# PaceTimer: Speech Timer — Green-yellow-red pace cues

> Visual timer with color alerts for presentations, meetings, and workouts. (iPhone/iPad app by 阳 孙.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pacetimer-speech-timer/id6740053131 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [阳 孙](https://appshunter.io/developer/1518808403)
- Category: Productivity, Education
- Price: Free with in-app purchases (on sale, was $0.99)
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 16.1 · 1 MB
- Languages: German (Germany), American English, French (France), Japanese, Korean, European Spanish, Chinese (Traditional, Taiwan), Chinese (Simplified, China)
- Released: 2025-01-07
- Data updated: 2026-10-24
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pacetimer-speech-timer/id6740053131/reviews.md

## What is PaceTimer?

PaceTimer shows your pace as a color. Green means you're on track, yellow means start wrapping up, red means time's up. Glance at the screen, not the clock.

BUILT FOR SPEAKING UNDER A TIME LIMIT
Speeches, presentations, lectures, debates, interviews, meetings, pitch practice.

FREE
• Green → yellow → red background, with sound, vibration and flash at each change
• Set total time and the yellow point to the second
• Quick presets: 3, 5, 10, 15, 20, 30, 45, 60 minutes
• Elapsed, remaining, or both on screen; overtime counts up in red
• Full-screen mode: huge digits readable from the back row
• Keeps alerting when the screen is locked (notifications) and shows a Live Activity on the Lock Screen and Dynamic Island
• Screen stays on while the timer runs
• Apple Watch app with haptic alerts

PRO (one-time purchase, no subscription)
• Multi-segment agenda: chain up to 20 segments, each with its own warning, with auto-advance. Templates for talk + Q&A, debate rounds and pitches
• Saved presets: start your favorite setups in one tap
• History and stats: on-time rate and how far you run over or under

If you bought the earlier paid version of PaceTimer, Pro is unlocked for you automatically.

Questions or ideas? Write to us from the App Store page. We read everything.

## Key features

- Visual color-coded timing
- Flashing light, vibration, and sound alerts
- Full-screen mode with large fonts
- Apple Watch synchronization
- Customizable reminders and colors
- Cross-device sync

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PaceTimer Pro | $0.99 | one-time |


## Is PaceTimer safe?

Not enough ratings yet to assess PaceTimer.

## Is PaceTimer legit?

PaceTimer: Speech Timer appears to be a legitimate app. The AppsHunter Legitimacy Score for PaceTimer is 83 out of 100 points across 7 verification signals from App Store and developer data.

## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pacetimer-speech-timer/id6740053131/reviews.md

### 2/5 — 不是很实用

*2025-10-15*

本来想辩论赛用的，结果只有分钟，没有秒的选项

## Frequently asked questions about PaceTimer

### What is PaceTimer?

PaceTimer is a visual timer application designed to help users manage their time effectively during presentations, speeches, meetings, and other timed activities. It uses color-coded displays and customizable alerts to keep users on track.

### How does PaceTimer's color system work?

PaceTimer uses a simple color system: green indicates ample time, yellow signals the final countdown, and red means time is up. This allows for quick, at-a-glance progress monitoring without constant checking.

### Does PaceTimer offer alerts for time transitions?

Yes, PaceTimer provides smart stage alerts. Every color transition is accompanied by flashing lights, vibration, and sound alerts to ensure you never miss a critical time cue.

### Can I use PaceTimer on my Apple Watch?

Yes, PaceTimer offers seamless Apple Watch support. You can monitor your timing discreetly directly from your wrist, syncing with your iPhone.

### What devices does PaceTimer support?

PaceTimer is available on iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch, allowing for cross-device synchronization and control.

### How much does PaceTimer cost?

PaceTimer is a paid application, available for $0.99. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements mentioned.

### Is PaceTimer suitable for children?

PaceTimer has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for younger users who may need assistance with time management in educational or play settings.

### How often is PaceTimer updated?

The latest version of PaceTimer is 1.3, which was released on October 13, 2025. Updates are provided to enhance functionality and reliability.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.0 — 2026-10-08

PaceTimer 2.0 is the biggest update yet.

• Reminders now arrive even when the screen is locked or the app is in the background (fixes the iPhone-going-to-sleep reports)
• Live Activity: see the countdown on the Lock Screen and in the Dynamic Island
• Set times to the second, not just minutes
• Overtime keeps counting in red (+MM:SS)
• Screen stays awake while timing
• Multi-segment agendas with templates for talks, debates and pitches (Pro)
• Saved presets and full history with on-time stats (Pro)
• Apple Watch timer rebuilt: accurate in the background, with notifications
• Now in Japanese, Korean, German, French, Spanish and Traditional Chinese

PaceTimer is now free to download. If you bought the paid version earlier, Pro is already unlocked for you. Thank you!

### 1.3 — 2025-10-13

- Add templates for quicker timer setup

### 1.2 — 2025-02-04

- bug fixed

### 1.1 — 2025-02-03

Added Countdown Display Feature: Users can choose to display elapsed time, remaining time, or both simultaneously.
Improved Timing Management: The start time is now stored as a string to ensure accurate timing when the app is in the background or locked.

### 1.0 — 2025-01-07

No release notes.

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