Comparison

Timer with reverse screen vs Big Timer

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

Head to head
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Timer with reverse screen

Features
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Timer with reverse screen that is easy to read even in person

About

Big Timer

Features
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Big Timer: Minimalist Large Digit Focus & Countdown Timer Looking for a clean, distraction-free timer with massive, easy-to-read digits across the room? Big Timer is designed with an ultra-minimalist full-screen interface featuring high-contrast extra-large numbers. Whether you are conducting a keynote presentation, studying with the Pomodoro technique, timing high-intensity interval workouts, cooking in the kitchen, or practicing meditation, Big Timer keeps your time perfectly visible at a glance. How to Use 1. Set Time: Tap the big display to quickly adjust minutes and seconds with the smooth wheel selector. 2. Mode Selection: Toggle effortlessly between Countdown mode for timed tasks and Count-Up Stopwatch mode for track sessions. 3. Start & Pause: Single-tap anywhere to start or pause the timer instantly. 4. Auto-Theme Matching: Enjoy 8 purpose-driven color themes automatically matched to your activity (Focus, Workout, Cooking, Presentation, Meditation, Deadline, Break, General). Key Features - Extra Large High-Contrast Display: Huge digital numbers designed for maximum legibility from any distance. - Dual Timer Modes: Supports both Countdown Timer and Count-Up Stopwatch functions. - 8 Purpose-Driven Dynamic Themes: Beautiful color palettes tailored for Focus (Blue), Workout (Green), Cooking (Orange), Presentation (Purple), Meditation (Cyan), Deadline (Red), Break (Lime), and General (Slate). - Keep Screen On (Wakelock): Prevents your display from sleeping or dimming automatically during important timer sessions. - Audio & Haptic Feedback: Optional pleasant completion sound and vibration alerts when your session finishes. - Lightweight & Privacy-Focused: Operates 100% locally on your device with instant responsiveness. Recommended For - Students and professionals using the Pomodoro technique for deep focus and study sessions. - Speakers, teachers, and presenters keeping track of talk duration and speech deadlines. - Fitness enthusiasts, coaches, and athletes timing gym workouts, HIIT, and interval training. - Home cooks needing a clear kitchen timer visible from across the room. - Anyone seeking a clean, uncluttered desk clock and timer experience. Download Big Timer today and enjoy a beautifully clear, large-digit focus timer!

Screenshots

Timer with reverse screen1 screens
Big Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Timer with reverse screen at every 2 weeks against Big Timer's every 7 months. Big Timer's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.8.3). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Timer with reverse screen ships an update every 2 weeks, Big Timer every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Timer with reverse screen versus Big Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTimer with reverse screenBig Timer
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 7 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.8.313.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size36 MB33 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHideaki UchikoshiSeulki Eom

In-app purchases

None

Timer with reverse screen

No in-app purchases

None

Big Timer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Timer with reverse screen free?
Timer with reverse screen is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Big Timer free?
Big Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Timer with reverse screen or Big Timer have ads?
Both Timer with reverse screen and Big Timer show ads.
Which is updated more often, Timer with reverse screen or Big Timer?
Timer with reverse screen ships an update every 2 weeks, and Big Timer every 7 months. Most recently, Timer with reverse screen was updated on September 29, 2026 and Big Timer on September 25, 2026.

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