Big Timer vs Visual Timer
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.
Visual Timer
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See how much time is left at a glance. Visual Timer is a simple timer that makes remaining time easy to understand visually. Use it for studying, work, reading, daily tasks, breaks, and anywhere you want a clear sense of how much time remains. Instead of relying on numbers alone, you can quickly see your remaining time and stay aware of your progress. Perfect for: • Studying and focused work • Work and everyday tasks • Reading and hobbies • Cooking and household activities • Keeping breaks on schedule • Anyone who wants to see remaining time more clearly Features: • Easy-to-see visual timer • Customizable colors and textures • Timer history for quickly reusing previous durations • Background notifications when your timer finishes Make studying, working, and everyday time management easier. See your remaining time at a glance and stay focused on what you're doing.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Visual Timer at 5.0 against Big Timer's 3.0. Big Timer's advantage is ratings volume (6 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads 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.
Visual Timer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Big Timer has 6 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Big Timer ships an update every 2 months, Visual Timer every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Big Timer | Visual Timer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (6 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 20.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 6 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 6 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 13 MB | 38 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ryouhei Azuma | Focaccia, Inc. |
Customer experience
Big Timer
Visual Timer
In-app purchases
Big Timer
No in-app purchases
Visual Timer
No in-app purchases
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