Comparison

ShareTimer vs Big Timer

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

Head to head
About

ShareTimer

Features
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ShareTimer is a free timer app that allows you to share timers with others. You can manage multiple timers simultaneously, supporting both countdown and countup modes. Get notifications even when the app is running in the background. Key Features Multiple Timer Management Manage up to 5 timers simultaneously. Countdown/Countup Support Not only measure time, but also track elapsed time. Timer Sharing Functionality Share your configured timers with others. Background Notifications Get completion notifications even when the app is closed. Auto Repeat Automatically restart timers after completion. Additional Features Custom time settings Customizable alarm sounds Vibration settings Dark mode support Multi-language support (English, Japanese, Chinese, etc.) Theme color customization Screen lock prevention Premium Version Benefits Ad-free experience Priority support Access to premium features [Terms of Use] The terms of use for this app can be viewed from the settings screen within the app. By purchasing a subscription, you agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.

About

Big Timer

Features
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A simple countdown timer that's big, clear, and easy to use. KEY FEATURES • Repeat: Restart the same timer when the countdown ends • History: Quickly restart one of your recently used timers • Alarms: Set the alarm sound, volume, and duration • Themes: Choose between Light and Dark The free version includes banner ads. Watch a video ad to hide them for 15 minutes. PRO FEATURES Unlock Pro with a one-time purchase to get: • An ad-free experience • Custom themes: Choose your text color, background color, and font • More alarm options: Get additional alarm sounds and choose a timer completion sound from your device's music library Pro is a one-time purchase, not a subscription. Note: Completion sounds selected from your music library play only while the app is visible on screen. When the app is in the background, the completion notification uses the notification sound instead.

Screenshots

ShareTimer4 screens
Big Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ShareTimer at none against Big Timer's 1. ShareTimer also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 18.6). On price, ads 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. Big Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. ShareTimer asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 4 level
ShareTimer versus Big Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShareTimerBig Timer
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Every 6 days
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWataru NaotsukaTsukutena

In-app purchases

None

ShareTimer

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Big Timer

One-time1
  • Pro Upgrade$3.99

Questions

Is ShareTimer free?
ShareTimer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Big Timer free?
Big Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ShareTimer or Big Timer have ads?
Both ShareTimer and Big Timer show ads.

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