# The Big Timer vs Big Red Clock

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: The Big Timer at none against Big Red Clock's 2. The Big Timer also leads on iOS requirement (15.4 vs 18.6). Big Red Clock's advantage is ratings volume (183 vs 6). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Big Red Clock sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. The Big Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for The Big Timer against 4.6 for Big Red Clock. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Big Red Clock has 183 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 78% and 77% positive.

The Big Timer ships an update every 10 days, Big Red Clock every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | The Big Timer | Big Red Clock |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-big-timer/id969746649/reviews)** | [4.6 (183 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/big-red-clock/id1056306447/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **183** |
| Positive reviews | **77.8% of reviews** | 77.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 1 MB | 15 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.4** | 18.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Joel Klabo](https://appshunter.io/developer/969746648) | [Single Sail Software, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/359715495) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Big Red Clock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/big-red-clock/id1056306447)

This app provides a large, easily readable digital clock with both 12-hour and 24-hour formats. It also includes a countdown timer and a stopwatch function for various timekeeping needs.

**Highlights:** Large digital clock display, 12-hour and 24-hour formats, Countdown timer, Stopwatch functionality, Red color theme

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $5.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is The Big Timer free?

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

### Is Big Red Clock free?

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

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

The Big Timer is rated higher. The Big Timer averages 4.7 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Big Red Clock averages 4.6 from 183 ratings.

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

Neither The Big Timer nor Big Red Clock shows ads.

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

The Big Timer ships an update every 10 days, and Big Red Clock every 2 weeks. Most recently, The Big Timer was updated on October 6, 2026 and Big Red Clock on October 14, 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.*