Comparison

PDF Key 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

PDF Key

Features
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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

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

PDF Key2 screens
Big Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Big Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. PDF Key asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
PDF Key versus Big Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPDF KeyBig Timer
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 6 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS16.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRiku KanaiTsukutena

In-app purchases

None

PDF Key

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Big Timer

One-time1
  • Pro Upgrade$3.99

Questions

Is PDF Key free?
PDF Key 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 PDF Key or Big Timer have ads?
Both PDF Key and Big Timer show ads.
Which is updated more often, PDF Key or Big Timer?
PDF Key ships an update monthly, and Big Timer every 6 days. Most recently, PDF Key was updated on September 30, 2026 and Big Timer on October 8, 2026.

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