# Countdown vs Bigger Timer

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Countdown at 79% against Bigger Timer's 50%. Countdown also leads on rating (4.1 vs 3.7) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 9 months). Bigger Timer's advantage is price ($0.99 vs $1.99) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.0). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Countdown costs $1.99 and Bigger Timer $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Countdown holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Countdown has 41 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 79% of Countdown's written reviews are positive against 50% of Bigger Timer's.

Countdown ships an update every 2 months, Bigger Timer every 9 months. Both last shipped on October 8, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown | Bigger Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **$0.99** |
| Rating | **[4.1 (41 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-big-timer-and-clock/id582556043/reviews)** | [3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bigger-timer/id1533544946/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **41** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | **79.4% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 9 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Size | 1 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [BitBit Apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/507383985) | [William Wright](https://appshunter.io/developer/680836489) |

## What reviewers say

### Countdown

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-big-timer-and-clock/id582556043)

A minimalist, full-screen timer app designed for high visibility. It offers stopwatch, timer, and clock modes with customizable alerts and advanced control options. Ideal for events and games where a clear time display is essential.

**Highlights:** Full-screen countdown timer, Stopwatch, timer, and clock modes, Customizable chime or air horn alerts, Adjustable countdown duration up to 10 hours, Color-coded time display, Optional tenths of a second display, Bluetooth keyboard control

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 🖥️ Large, clear display
- ⏱️ Works as a countdown, stopwatch, and clock
- 🎨 Customizable colors
- 🔊 Audible alarms (air horn/chime)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Perceived as expensive for simplicity
- 🔊 Alarm sounds could be higher quality
- 🔄 AirPlay/external display rotation issues
- ⏳ Screen can turn off after timer ends
- 🚫 No standard white number option

**Reported bugs**

- App cannot be quit on iOS 12.4
- Phone heats up and slows down (reported once)
- AirPlay/external display rotation issues (upside down/cut off)
- Screen turns off after timer ends, requiring unlock

**Requested features**

- Show elapsed time after countdown ends
- Airhorn as an option to start a countdown
- European clock format (24h)
- Countdown to a specific date and time
- Add seconds to the clock display


### Bigger Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bigger-timer/id1533544946)

This utility app provides a large, screen-filling timer that is easy to read from a distance. It's ideal for situations where a standard timer is too small to see clearly.

**Highlights:** Expands to fit screen, Large, readable display, Ideal for distant viewing, Simple timer functionality

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Countdown free?

Countdown costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Bigger Timer free?

Bigger Timer costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Countdown or Bigger Timer?

Countdown is rated higher. Countdown averages 4.1 out of 5 from 41 ratings, while Bigger Timer averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.

### Do Countdown or Bigger Timer have ads?

Neither Countdown nor Bigger Timer shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Countdown or Bigger Timer?

Countdown ships an update every 2 months, and Bigger Timer every 9 months. Most recently, Countdown was updated on October 8, 2026 and Bigger Timer on October 8, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*