# Clock mini vs The Big Timer

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: The Big Timer at none against Clock mini's 18. The Big Timer also leads on review sentiment (78% vs 49%) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 5 weeks). Clock mini's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7). On price, ratings volume, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Clock mini sells 18 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month. The Big Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

Clock mini holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 6 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 49% of Clock mini's written reviews are positive against 78% of The Big Timer's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Clock mini ships an update every 5 weeks, The Big Timer every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Clock mini | The Big Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clock-mini-world-clocks/id867539680/reviews)** | [4.7 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-big-timer/id969746649/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **6** |
| Positive reviews | 48.6% of reviews | **77.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 83 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **15.4** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Vision Pro | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kai Luo](https://appshunter.io/developer/344176636) | [Joel Klabo](https://appshunter.io/developer/969746648) |

## What reviewers say

### Clock mini

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clock-mini-world-clocks/id867539680)

This app provides a world clock, allowing users to track time in multiple cities with customizable clock faces. It offers a gallery of designs and a subscription option for full access.

**Highlights:** World clock for multiple cities, Customizable clock faces, Clock face gallery, In-app purchases for clock faces, Subscription for full access

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (18)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Clock mini Plus | $1.49 | per month |
| Clock mini Plus Yearly | $9.99 | per year |
| Theme Candy | $1.99 | one-time |
| Theme Mini | $1.99 | one-time |
| Theme Silver Cube | $1.99 | one-time |
| Theme Purple Cube | $1.99 | one-time |
| Theme Pumpkin | $1.99 | one-time |
| Theme Orange Cube | $2.99 | one-time |
| Theme Classic | $2.99 | one-time |
| Theme Numbers | $2.99 | one-time |
| Theme Circle | $3.99 | one-time |
| Theme Mint | $3.99 | one-time |
| Theme Calm | $3.99 | one-time |
| Theme Big Numbers | $4.99 | one-time |
| Theme Clean | $4.99 | one-time |
| Theme Max | $4.99 | one-time |
| Theme Speed | $5.99 | one-time |
| Clock mini Plus Unlimited | $29.99 | one-time |


### The Big Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-big-timer/id969746649)

A straightforward timer application designed for simplicity and ease of use. It offers a large, clear display for quick time checks. Ideal for anyone needing a no-fuss countdown or stopwatch.

**Highlights:** Large, clear timer display, Countdown functionality, Stopwatch functionality, Minimalist interface

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Clock mini free?

Clock mini is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is The Big Timer free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Clock mini or The Big Timer?

Clock mini is rated higher. Clock mini averages 5.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while The Big Timer averages 4.7 from 6 ratings.

### Do Clock mini or The Big Timer have ads?

Neither Clock mini nor The Big Timer shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Clock mini or The Big Timer?

Clock mini ships an update every 5 weeks, and The Big Timer every 10 days. Most recently, Clock mini was updated on October 9, 2026 and The Big Timer on October 6, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*