TimerZ vs The Big Timer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
TimerZ
This utility app allows users to set multiple countdown timers simultaneously, with options for custom alarms, background operation, and history logging. It offers advanced features like chained timers and Dropbox integration for saving and loading data.
- Multiple simultaneous timers
- Background operation
- Customizable alarms and sounds
- Timer chaining and looping
- Activity history logging
- Dropbox integration
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Why did we create another timer app when there are already dozens in the App Store? Because “Timer Z is the Last Timer You’ll Ever Need”! It's simple to use yet full featured. For example, you can easily set a timer to give a 15 seconds warning before another alarming at 1 minute mark. Some unique features of Timer Z are: - A simple count down timer can be set and started with just 3 taps - Multiple timers can be set and can run simultaneously - The timer will fire even if the Timer Z app is running in the background - Each timer can be named and set to expire after a time interval, or at a specific point in time like an alarm - While a timer is running, it can show remaining time or elapsed time since start, either in full hour/min/sec or just seconds - Background graphics shows the percent of time remaining - A running timer can be paused and resumed to continue where it left off - When a timer expires, there is a choice of alarm sounds, vibration, or no sound at all - Optionally the alarm can continue to sound until acknowledged - Upon expiration, a timer can start another timer, including itself in a loop - Timer activity history is saved and can be emailed, great for record keeping - Timer data can be saved and loaded from a linked Dropbox account Whether you’re looking for a simple timer, or one with all the bells-and-whistles, Timer Z is the best choice! NOTE: this version is limited to 2 timers. Use the convenient in-app purchase of Pro feature to add an unlimited number of timers, and eliminate all advertisements. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
The Big Timer
A straightforward timer application designed for simplicity and ease of use. It offers a large, clear display for quick time checks. Ideal for anyone needing a no-fuss countdown or stopwatch.
- Large, clear timer display
- Countdown functionality
- Stopwatch functionality
- Minimalist interface
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Just a Big Timer.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: The Big Timer at none against TimerZ's 2. The Big Timer also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 3 months) and review sentiment (78% vs 62%). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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. TimerZ sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. The Big Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for TimerZ against 4.7 for The Big Timer. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 10 and 6 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 62% of TimerZ's written reviews are positive against 78% of The Big Timer's.
TimerZ ships an update every 3 months, The Big Timer every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | TimerZ | The Big Timer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (10 ratings) | 4.7 (6 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 61.5% of reviews | 77.8% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 10 — better | 6 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 10 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | 15.4 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 65 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Squawk Studio, LLC | Joel Klabo |
Customer experience
TimerZ
The Big Timer
In-app purchases
TimerZ
- Pro Monthly$0.991 Month
- Timer Z Pro$4.99
The Big Timer
No in-app purchases









