# Performance Timer vs Big Timer

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Performance Timer at 83% against Big Timer's 20%. Performance Timer also leads on rating (4.5 vs 3.0) and ads (none vs shown). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Performance Timer holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Performance Timer has 59 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of Performance Timer's written reviews are positive against 20% of Big Timer's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Performance Timer | Big Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (59 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/performance-timer/id957648886/reviews)** | [3.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/big-timer-simple/id1619061460/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **59** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | **82.5% of reviews** | 20.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 0 MB | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Andrew Schweig](https://appshunter.io/developer/957648885) | [Ryouhei Azuma](https://appshunter.io/developer/1353297781) |

## What reviewers say

### Performance Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/performance-timer/id957648886)

A large-display countdown timer for monitoring presentations or performances. It visually indicates time overruns by turning red and counting up, without audible alarms. Easily set for durations between 1 and 99 minutes.

**Highlights:** Large display countdown timer, Visual time overrun indicator (red count-up), No audible alarm, Adjustable time from 1-99 minutes, Ideal for presentations and performances

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Big Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/big-timer-simple/id1619061460)

This utility app features large, easy-to-read text for simple stopwatch and countdown timer functions. It's designed for quick visibility from a distance, making it ideal for straightforward timekeeping needs.

**Highlights:** Large, easy-to-read display, Stopwatch functionality, Countdown timer functionality, Simple interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Performance Timer free?

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

### Is Big Timer free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Performance Timer or Big Timer?

Performance Timer is rated higher. Performance Timer averages 4.5 out of 5 from 59 ratings, while Big Timer averages 3.0 from 6 ratings.

### Do Performance Timer or Big Timer have ads?

Big Timer shows ads; Performance Timer does not.

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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.*