PDF Key vs Big Timer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PDF Key
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PDF Key is a simple app for adding an open password to PDF files. Choose a PDF, enter a new password, and save it as a password-protected PDF. If the selected PDF is already password-protected, you can unlock it with the current password first. Leave the new password blank to export a PDF without a password. PDF Key does not include editing, merging, splitting, OCR, scanning, cloud sync, or password recovery features. It is focused on one job: protecting PDFs with a password. Features: ・Add an open password to PDFs ・Open password-protected PDFs ・Export without a password by leaving the new password blank ・Save as a new file without overwriting the original ・On-device processing ・No account
Big Timer
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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.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PDF Key at none against Big Timer's 1. PDF Key also leads on iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.6). Big Timer's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs monthly). On price, ads 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. PDF Key asks for nothing beyond the download.
PDF Key ships an update monthly, Big Timer every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PDF Key | Big Timer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 6 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 18.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 16 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Riku Kanai | Tsukutena |
In-app purchases
PDF Key
No in-app purchases
Big Timer
- Pro Upgrade$3.99









