Comparison

TimerZ vs The Big Timer

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Multiple simultaneous timers
  • Background operation
  • Customizable alarms and sounds
  • Timer chaining and looping
  • Activity history logging
  • Dropbox integration
Features
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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/

About

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.

Highlights
  • Large, clear timer display
  • Countdown functionality
  • Stopwatch functionality
  • Minimalist interface
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Just a Big Timer.

Screenshots

TimerZ4 screens
The Big Timer1 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
TimerZ versus The Big Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTimerZThe Big Timer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (10 ratings)4.7 (6 ratings)
Positive reviews61.5% of reviews77.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings10 — better6
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple TViPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV — better
Requires iOS18.615.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size65 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSquawk Studio, LLCJoel Klabo

Customer experience

TimerZ

All ratings7 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews13 reviews
Positive61.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative38.5%

The Big Timer

All ratings6 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral16.7%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive77.8%
Neutral11.1%
Negative11.1%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

TimerZ

Subscriptions1
  • Pro Monthly$0.991 Month
One-time1
  • Timer Z Pro$4.99
None

The Big Timer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TimerZ free?
TimerZ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is The Big Timer free?
The Big Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, TimerZ or The Big Timer?
TimerZ and The Big Timer are both rated 4.7 out of 5 on the App Store, from 10 and 6 ratings respectively.
Do TimerZ or The Big Timer have ads?
Neither TimerZ nor The Big Timer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TimerZ or The Big Timer?
TimerZ ships an update every 3 months, and The Big Timer every 10 days. Most recently, TimerZ was updated on October 12, 2026 and The Big Timer on October 6, 2026.

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