# The Big Timer vs Time’s Up!

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: The Big Timer at none against Time’s Up!'s 1. The Big Timer also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 6 weeks). Time’s Up!'s advantage is ratings volume (435 vs 6). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Time’s Up! sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. 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 Time’s Up!. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Time’s Up! has 435 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 78% of The Big Timer's written reviews are positive against 84% of Time’s Up!'s.

The Big Timer ships an update every 10 days, Time’s Up! every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | The Big Timer | Time’s Up! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-big-timer/id969746649/reviews)** | [4.6 (435 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/times-up-visual-timer/id1550456653/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **435** |
| Positive reviews | 77.8% of reviews | **84.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 1 MB | 60 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.4 | 15.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Joel Klabo](https://appshunter.io/developer/969746648) | [Overdesigned, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/914665832) |

## 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


### Time’s Up!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/times-up-visual-timer/id1550456653)

This app offers a fun and engaging way to track time with visually appealing countdowns. It's perfect for managing tasks, study sessions, or bedtime routines for both children and adults. Choose from unique visual styles or traditional clocks, and customize alerts for a personalized experience.

**Highlights:** Visual countdown styles (Reveal, Pixelate, Puzzle), Customizable alert sounds and colors, iCloud timer syncing across devices, Live Activities for Lock Screen and Dynamic Island, Guided Access for child lock, AirPlay and tvOS support for TV display, Minute-by-minute audio updates

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Time’s Up! Unlimited | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Helps with time blindness
- 👍 Simple and intuitive UI
- 👍 Customizable timer settings
- 👍 Useful for ADHD and autism
- 👍 Great for classrooms and kids

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and performance issues
- 🔒 Paywall after limited free usage
- 🔒 Lack of flexibility in timer settings
- 🔒 Cannot move timer window freely

**Reported bugs**

- Hotkey functionality broken after update
- Timer not working after app update
- No sound at the end of timer

**Requested features**

- Allow longer timer durations
- Add ability to set multiple timers
- Improve customization options
- Provide more sound/alert options
- Add child-proof timer lock feature


## Frequently asked questions

### Is The Big Timer free?

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

### Is Time’s Up! free?

Time’s Up! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, The Big Timer or Time’s Up!?

The Big Timer is rated higher. The Big Timer averages 4.7 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Time’s Up! averages 4.6 from 435 ratings.

### Do The Big Timer or Time’s Up! have ads?

Neither The Big Timer nor Time’s Up! shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, The Big Timer or Time’s Up!?

The Big Timer ships an update every 10 days, and Time’s Up! every 6 weeks. Most recently, The Big Timer was updated on October 6, 2026 and Time’s Up! on October 10, 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.*