Timer vs Big Timer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Timer
This app offers a unique dial-based interface for setting timers and stopwatches. Customize the dial face, time format, and range, with widgets and Live Activities for quick access. It's designed for various uses like cooking, workouts, and study sessions.
- Drag to set timer, release to start
- 8 customizable dial faces
- 5 time reading formats
- Stopwatch functionality
- Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets
- Live Activity support
- Split layout for foldable devices
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Timer turns a countdown into a dial. Drag around the dial to set the time, let go, and it starts. No ads. No subscriptions. No account. WHAT SETS IT APART: • Drag to set, release to start • 8 dial faces: Classic, Monochrome, Speedometer, Pink Minimal, Dark Mode, Metallic, Geometric and Digital • 5 ways to read a timer: minutes and seconds, seconds, tenths, percent, or hidden • Dial ranges of 5, 15, 30 and 60 minutes • Stopwatch on the same dial, one turn per minute • Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets: tap one to start your saved timer without opening the app • Live Activity on the Lock Screen and in the Dynamic Island • Split layout for iPhone Duo, with the dial and the controls on either side of the fold HOW TO USE: • Drag around the dial to set the time; let go to start • Double-tap the dial to start or pause • Tap the time to change its format • Swipe left or right to change the dial face • Tap Reset to clear the timer Get a notification when your timer ends, if you allow notifications. No internet connection needed. EVERY FEATURE IS FREE: An optional one-time in-app purchase supports the app and hides the Free Version label. It adds no features. For cooking, workouts, meditation, study, focus sessions, power naps and more.
Big Timer
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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!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Big Timer at none against Timer's 1. Big Timer also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). Timer's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 months vs every 7 months). On price 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. Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Big Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.
Timer ships an update every 3 months, Big Timer every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Timer | Big Timer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (4 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months — better | Every 7 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 33 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Humberto Prado Ballesteros | Seulki Eom |
In-app purchases
Timer
- Support the App$0.99
Big Timer
No in-app purchases









