# Timer for Rehearsal vs Big Fat Timer

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Big Fat Timer at 100% against Timer for Rehearsal's 64%. Big Fat Timer also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (10.2 vs 18.0). Timer for Rehearsal's advantage is rating (4.5 vs 4.2) and ratings volume (137 vs 6). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Timer for Rehearsal sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Big Fat Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

Timer for Rehearsal holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Timer for Rehearsal has 137 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 64% of Timer for Rehearsal's written reviews are positive against 100% of Big Fat Timer's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

## The numbers

| Metric | Timer for Rehearsal | Big Fat Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (137 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timer-for-rehearsal-fin/id726213320/reviews)** | [4.2 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/big-fat-timer/id1424777605/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **137** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 63.6% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 17 MB | 15 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **10.2** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Joseph Cieplinski](https://appshunter.io/developer/568723135) | [Delirium LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1083549808) |

## What reviewers say

### Timer for Rehearsal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timer-for-rehearsal-fin/id726213320)

This app provides a discreet timer for live performances and events. It uses color changes and custom messages to signal time limits without distracting the audience. Ideal for speakers, presenters, and event organizers to manage schedules effectively.

**Highlights:** Discreet visual time warnings (color changes), Customizable warning times and messages, Overtime counter, Gesture-controlled interface, Count up or down timer, Siri Shortcut support

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Access | $0.99 | per month |
| Yearly Access | $9.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Unlock | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use interface
- 💡 Powerful and capable
- 🚀 Efficient for timing events
- 👍 Simple and elegant design
- 💡 Remote control feature is valuable

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 UX downgrade after redesign
- 🐛 Confusing settings management
- 🐛 No support available
- 🐛 Connection issues with iPhone and iPad
- 🐛 Incompatible with Apple TV

**Reported bugs**

- No support reply
- Cannot connect iPhone and iPad
- Does not work with Apple TV
- Requires repurchase after update
- Remote control crashes

**Requested features**

- Improve UX design for settings
- Better range for remote connection
- Allow user to control countdown clock font
- Change color of countdown clock
- Improve Apple TV functionality


### Big Fat Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/big-fat-timer/id1424777605)

This straightforward utility app provides a large, easily visible timer that only counts up. It allows for custom titles and color changes, offering a minimalist approach to time tracking for various simple uses.

**Highlights:** Large, visible timer, Counts up only, Customizable titles, Color customization, Minimalist design

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Timer for Rehearsal free?

Timer for Rehearsal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Big Fat Timer free?

Big Fat Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Timer for Rehearsal or Big Fat Timer?

Timer for Rehearsal is rated higher. Timer for Rehearsal averages 4.5 out of 5 from 137 ratings, while Big Fat Timer averages 4.2 from 6 ratings.

### Do Timer for Rehearsal or Big Fat Timer have ads?

Neither Timer for Rehearsal nor Big Fat Timer shows ads.

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