# ScoreBud vs Big Colorful Timer

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Big Colorful Timer at none against ScoreBud's 3. Big Colorful Timer also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 19 months). ScoreBud's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ScoreBud sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Big Colorful Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

ScoreBud ships an update every 19 months, Big Colorful Timer every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ScoreBud | Big Colorful Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/big-colorful-timer/id6502377564/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **1** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 19 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Size | 7 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Angel Gutierrez](https://appshunter.io/developer/1658355794) | [Hockey Labs, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1643290890) |

## What reviewers say

### ScoreBud

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scorebud/id6446067391)

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Love for coffee | $0.99 | one-time |
| Love for donuts | $1.99 | one-time |
| Love for pizza | $3.99 | one-time |


### Big Colorful Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/big-colorful-timer/id6502377564)

A large, vibrant timer designed for full-screen display, perfect for social gatherings and game nights. It features a loud alarm and vibration to ensure you never miss a time limit.

**Highlights:** Full-screen display, Large, bold visuals, Loud alarm sound, Vibration alerts, Ideal for social events

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ScoreBud free?

ScoreBud is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Big Colorful Timer free?

Big Colorful Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do ScoreBud or Big Colorful Timer have ads?

Neither ScoreBud nor Big Colorful Timer shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ScoreBud or Big Colorful Timer?

ScoreBud ships an update every 19 months, and Big Colorful Timer every 2 months. Most recently, ScoreBud was updated on October 5, 2026 and Big Colorful Timer on October 24, 2026.

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