Bruce Speech
Debate Timer & Case Builder
About
This app provides a comprehensive practice environment for high school speech and debate, featuring event-specific formats, timers that mimic judges, and tools for building speeches. It includes over 300 timeless topics and is available in three languages, all while working offline without ads or tracking.
What's New in Bruce Speech
1.0
September 15, 2026
Developer apps
FAQ
What debate events does Bruce Speech support?
Bruce Speech supports twelve events: Extemp, Lincoln-Douglas, Original Oratory, Informative, Public Forum, Policy, World Schools, Dramatic Interpretation, Humorous Interpretation, Duo Interpretation, Program Oral Interpretation, and Congress. Each event's format, speaking order, and structure are accurately represented.
How does the timer in Bruce Speech work?
The timer in Bruce Speech is designed to behave like a judge, providing time signals at accurate intervals with sound and haptics. It allows you to lock your phone or switch apps mid-speech, and the timer will retain its place and return the correct time upon return.
Can I build speeches within Bruce Speech?
Yes, Bruce Speech includes a builder for every format, allowing you to write speeches according to how the event is scored. For example, Extemp guides you through speech components, and Oratory helps shape an opening into a problem and call to action. Finished speeches are saved in an archive for revision and rehearsal.
Does Bruce Speech require an internet connection?
No, Bruce Speech works entirely offline. It has no network code, meaning nothing you write leaves your device, nothing is collected, and it functions perfectly on airplane mode, making it ideal for tournament environments with no signal.
What kind of topics are available in Bruce Speech?
Bruce Speech offers over 300 topics that do not expire. These include Extemp questions, Lincoln-Douglas resolutions, Public Forum and Policy motions, oratory and informative starting points, interp themes, and a congressional docket. The topics are written at a general level, ensuring their relevance across different times of the season.
Is Bruce Speech available in multiple languages?
Yes, Bruce Speech is available in English, 简体中文 (Simplified Chinese), and Español (Spanish). This multilingual support extends to all prompts, resolutions, motions, and guide chapters within the app.
Does Bruce Speech have advertisements?
No, Bruce Speech is ad-free. The app explicitly states 'NO ADS, NO TRACKING' and has no network code, ensuring an uninterrupted and private user experience.
What devices is Bruce Speech compatible with?
Bruce Speech is designed for iPhone and iPad. It offers optimized layouts for larger displays, including a sidebar and readable column widths, and comes in three visual themes: Midnight, Daylight, and Chamber.
