Big Timer vs TimeTake
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
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!
TimeTake
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Time your lectures, talks, presentations, meetings, and more with TimeTake. Do you find yourself looking for a clock in your auditorium or conference hall while lecturing? Or maybe you have trouble forgetting the time in meetings? Either way, TimeTake is a simple app to help you keep track of time. Stay on track during lectures, speeches, meetings, talks, and presentations β the simple timer is designed for teachers, lecturers, coaches, and public speakers. Never run over time again! When using the app, your phone won't automatically shut down or enter sleep mode. This makes it ideal for keeping on the desk or near your computer during extended use, for example, while lecturing. This makes it perfect for placing on a table or next to your computer for longer periods, for example, while lecturing. Key Features: β Simple functionality, simple interface. β Easy to Use: Intuitive interface designed for a fast setup. β Keeps track of time, nothing else. β Perfect for classrooms, workshops, seminars, or online talks. β Made for teachers, lecturers, speakers, and communication professionals. β No in-app purchases or subscriptions. Why TimeTake? Whether youβre teaching a class, giving a conference talk, or leading a workshop, staying on time is key. TimeTake helps you manage your presentation smoothly so you can focus on your message β not the clock on the wall. Get started today!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: TimeTake at none against Big Timer's shown. TimeTake also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 7 months). Big Timer's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.5). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Big Timer ships an update every 7 months, TimeTake every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Big Timer | TimeTake |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | Every 2 days β better |
| Ads | Yes | No β better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 β better | 18.5 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 33 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Seulki Eom | Ludvig Valdemar Soerensen |
In-app purchases
Big Timer
No in-app purchases
TimeTake
No in-app purchases
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