Big Timer vs MeterTime
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.
MeterTime
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MeterTime is the fastest way to not get a parking ticket. ONE TAP, DONE - 15, 30, 60, 120 minutes or custom - start in one tap - A huge countdown you can read from across the room - Two-stage alerts: 10 minutes before, and at time (Pro presets and stages) REMEMBERS YOUR SPOT - Jot the level and space - "P3, near elevator" - right on the timer ZERO PERMISSIONS - No location, no GPS, no maps, no tracking - it never asks - The countdown stays correct even if you close the app FREE AND FAIR 3 timers free to try. One purchase of $1.99 unlocks unlimited timers, presets and two-stage alerts forever. No subscription, no ads, no account. 100% offline. Privacy Policy: https://goonobu-dot.github.io/batch19-pages/metertime/privacy.html Support: https://goonobu-dot.github.io/batch19-pages/metertime/support.html Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Big Timer at none against MeterTime's 1. Big Timer also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). MeterTime's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price 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. MeterTime sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Big Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Big Timer | MeterTime |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | — |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 13 MB | 0 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ryouhei Azuma | SHINOBU MIYAHIRA |
In-app purchases
Big Timer
No in-app purchases
MeterTime
- Unlock Everything$1.99
