Super Simple Timer vs Big Timer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Super Simple Timer
This utility app displays elapsed time in large, easy-to-read numbers. It offers a simple count-up timer with only start/pause and reset buttons, ideal for various daily activities without any setup or distractions.
- Large, easy-to-read time display
- Simple count-up functionality
- One-button start/pause
- One-button reset
- No setup required
- Ad-free experience
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This app focuses on simplicity, showing only the elapsed time in large, easy-to-read numbers. No setup required—just open and start using this simple timer. Supports count-up only, with no sound or vibration alerts. It has only two buttons: Start/Pause and Reset. Intuitive and easy for anyone to use. No extra features or settings. The app uses a black background with large numbers, making the time easy to see even in low-light environments. You can use this app for simple time measurement in daily activities, such as studying, work sessions, exercise, presentations, meetings, or other tasks. No advertisements are displayed. [Restrictions and Disclaimers] ・Screen Display: This app is designed exclusively for Landscape mode. If displayed in portrait mode due to OS-level settings or specific device features, the layout may not render correctly. ・Background Operation: Accuracy is not guaranteed while the app is in the background or the device is in sleep mode. Depending on the OS version and power-saving settings, the timer may be delayed or suspended. For accurate results, we recommend keeping the app in the foreground.
Big Timer
This utility app provides a large, clear countdown timer with repeat functionality. Customize alarms, themes, and access timers from your lock screen. A Pro version offers an ad-free experience and advanced customization options.
- Repeat countdown
- Timer history
- Customizable alarms
- Light and Dark themes
- Live Activity integration
- Ad-free Pro version
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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 • Live Activity: Check the time remaining and pause, resume, or stop the timer from the Lock Screen or Dynamic Island. 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.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Super Simple Timer at 5.0 against Big Timer's 1.0. Super Simple Timer also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). Big Timer's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs monthly). On price, ratings volume 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
Both are free to download. Big Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Super Simple Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.
Super Simple Timer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.
Super Simple Timer ships an update monthly, Big Timer every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 13, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Super Simple Timer | Big Timer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | 1.0 (1 ratings) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 9 days — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 18.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 17 MB | 16 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | International Systems Corporation | Tsukutena |
In-app purchases
Super Simple Timer
No in-app purchases
Big Timer
- Pro Upgrade$1.99
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