Big Timer vs Shot to Task
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Big Timer
This utility app features large, easy-to-read text for simple stopwatch and countdown timer functions. It's designed for quick visibility from a distance, making it ideal for straightforward timekeeping needs.
- Large, easy-to-read display
- Stopwatch functionality
- Countdown timer functionality
- Simple interface
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Large letters make it easy to see and read even from a distance It can be used simply as a stopwatch or countdown timer.
Shot to Task
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Shot to Task turns messaging screenshots into one-line Apple Reminders in your Reply list. No task-manager setup. How it works: 1. Take a screenshot (or share an image to the app) 2. The app reads the conversation and picks sender, app (LINE, etc.), and topic 3. A Reminder is created with a title like "Alex - LINE heading home" 4. Edit or cancel from the notification Background mode can process new screenshots from your Photo Library even when the app is not open (Photo, Notification, and Location permissions may be required). Claude API: Reliable titles from chat screenshots use Anthropic Claude. Enter your API key in Settings (Claude credits are not included). Without a key, titles may be generic and automatic registration may be impractical. See Anthropic for terms and pricing. Priorities, due dates, and completion stay in Reminders. This app does not collect user data.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Shot to Task at none against Big Timer's shown. Shot to Task also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 months). Big Timer's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 26.0). On price and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Big Timer ships an update every 2 months, Shot to Task every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Big Timer | Shot to Task |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (6 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 20.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 6 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 13 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ryouhei Azuma | TOMIHIDE OTA |
In-app purchases
Big Timer
No in-app purchases
Shot to Task
No in-app purchases
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