Comparison

Big Timer vs ChessClock

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

Head to head
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!

About

ChessClock

Features
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Chess Clock is a sleek, minimalist chess timer designed for face-to-face play. Split-screen layout with the top half rotated 180° so both players can see their clock. Tap to switch turns with Fischer increment support. Features: • Split-screen design — top player's clock is rotated for face-to-face play • 7+ time controls — Bullet, Blitz, Rapid, Classical, and custom • Fischer increment — automatic time added after each move • Visual alerts — color changes when time runs low • Haptic feedback — feel each tap • Sound effects — audible confirmation on each move (works in silent mode) • Full-screen tap targets — easy to press during intense games • Dark glass UI — beautiful, distraction-free interface • Works on iPhone and iPad

Screenshots

Big Timer4 screens
ChessClock4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: ChessClock at none against Big Timer's shown. Big Timer's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 4 level
Big Timer versus ChessClock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBig TimerChessClock
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 7 months—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size33 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSeulki EomThanh Nguyen

In-app purchases

None

Big Timer

No in-app purchases

None

ChessClock

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Big Timer free?
Big Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ChessClock free?
ChessClock is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Big Timer or ChessClock have ads?
Big Timer shows ads; ChessClock does not.

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