# Podium Timer Pro — Presentation & Speech Timer

> Public speaking and presentation timer with optional multi-device synchronization. (iPhone/iPad app by Don Miller.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/podium-timer-pro/id897941871 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Don Miller](https://appshunter.io/developer/284593781)
- Category: Productivity, Utilities
- Price: $1.99 with in-app purchases
- Rating: 3.10/5 from 10 App Store ratings · 10 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 9.0 · 11 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France), German (Germany), Italian, European Spanish
- Released: 2014-08-15
- Data updated: 2026-08-26
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/podium-timer-pro/id897941871/reviews.md

## What is Podium Timer Pro?

Podium Timer Pro is a simple, elegant, and versatile timer designed for public speakers, and for those timing them. Podium Timer Pro is ready-to-go for individuals, and can be instantly upgraded for use by event staff or AV professionals to synchronize and remotely control one or multiple iOS devices from a single iOS device wirelessly (BluetoothLE-capable devices required).

Whether you are giving a talk, presentation, speech, or lecture, Podium Timer Pro replaces your wristwatch on the podium with something you can actually read and that helps you pace your delivery.

Podium Timer Pro lets you easily configure the length of your talk (up to 99 minutes) as well as the lengths of the three time periods that let you know the end is near. Podium Timer Pro comes with beautiful “skins”, and for each of these looks, you can pick the number colors and effects that are most appropriate for the lighting at your venue.

In addition to the standard countdown timer, Podium Timer Pro also displays the elapsed time as well as the current time. All views can be seen with just a simple swipe of a nervous finger, or Podium Timer Pro can even automatically cycle through the different timers.

You can also include messages or reminders to yourself (or send to others after upgrades) during the talk without missing a beat.

If your job is to time someone's speech, Podium Timer Pro will even keep track of the elapsed time when you (quietly) receive a text message, a calendar reminder, or even a phone call!

As requested by users of our previous apps, Podium Timer and Podium Timer HD, the following features have been added to Podium Timer Pro,
• Runs on any iOS 9.0+ device (e.g. "universal")
• 13 alert sounds configurable for the end of each phase of the talk
• Show or hide timer descriptions depending on lighting
• Flash or do not flash time when talk is running overtime

With either In-App Purchase upgrade,
• Any BluetoothLE-enabled device can act as either the controller/master or as a synchronized clone (e.g. iPhone controls iPad, iPad Mini controls iPhone)

With the Single-Sync upgrade (for smaller events),
• One iOS device can synchronize and control ONE other iOS device

With the Multi-Sync upgrade (for AV professionals and large rooms),
• One iOS device can synchronize and control MULTIPLE other iOS devices

## Key features

- Configurable speech duration
- Customizable time period alerts
- Visual and audible notifications
- Elapsed time and current time display
- Optional multi-device synchronization
- Customizable timer skins and colors

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: $1.99.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Upgrade to Control and Synchronize with One Device | $5.99 | one-time |
| Upgrade to Control and Synchronize with Multiple Devices | $19.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 10)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/podium-timer-pro/id897941871/reviews.md

### 4/5 — Excellent app but doesn’t work on iOS 16.2

*2023-02-13*

Please update this to work on the latest iPhone update. It no longer works on iOS 16.2 and higher. Please update. Also add faster access to the Total time function. It’s cumbersome to have to go deep into settings every time we have to change the total time.

### 5/5 — Does as advertised

*2019-04-06*

I looked at several apps similar to this, but liked the option to have a master/clone feature, where I could control my iPad from my iPhone remotely with the timer.  This works great, although I had to pay the extra $5.99 for the feature. Still, it was exactly what I needed and worth the payment. I am surprised that there has not been an update for quite some time, but it works well.

### 1/5 — Great app ruined by update

*2018-03-08*

Update to Review: 

App was great - but latest update has ruined. 

1) App crashes/closes after going over time at 21 mins
2) Warning Phase time only flashes Red - speakers can see they are over time - but there is no option to make the color white - after selecting white in Warning Phase settings, it automatically reverts to red
3) When selecting 12 hour civilian time - time is still displayed without a 12 in front to indicate 12 am, other am times do appear with number in front. 

Please help fix what used to be an amazing app. 

Thank you.

**Developer response:** Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with our app.

### 5/5 — Very useful app

*2018-01-22*

We used this app to communicate with the moderator during a live event. It did everything we needed from it and it was very easy and intuitive to use. It also has lots of great features (e.g. different coloured text for different parts of the countdown) and handy options. Highly recommended!

### 1/5 — Not compatable

*2017-05-31*

I also had used this app a couple years ago, and it worked great!  But I got a new phone and downloaded the new "pro" version for $4.99 or whatever it costs, but it won't connect to the old version of the program on my iPad 2.  So I tried to download an old version of the app, onto my phone but can't... this is awful.  This was my favorite timer app, and now I can't use it at all!

**Developer response:** The "new" app Podium Timer Pro, published in 2014, requires Bluetooth LE for connectivity. It is a Universal app and users only have to buy PTP once and use it on all their compatible devices (under the same Apple ID). Unfortunately, the original iPad and the iPad 2 do not have that capability and are NOT listed in the devices that are compatible with PTP (by Apple). And nowhere did we ever say or imply that an entirely new PTP would work with any older version of our similarly-named programs whether for the iPhone or iPad. In fact, the older iPhone app was removed the store the day PTP was introduced.

### 1/5 — Buyer beware...

*2015-06-12*

I purchased this app because it touts the ability to control an iPad remotely for speakers & presentations. 

After purchasing the app on my iPad for $1.99, I learned that I also had to purchase a different and more expensive app for the iPhone to be able to utilize the remote control feature.

I that in order to use this feature on the paid iPhone app, I had to purchase a $4.99 paid upgrade to the app. 

The kicker is that having spent almost $10 between the two apps and the upgrade, when I went to sync the two devices, there was a note saying that the iPad 2 is not compatible with this feature.

None of this is stated in the instructions ahead of time... A total waste of time and money for me and I'm gathering there are no refunds. Grrr.

**Developer response:** This review refers to an old, entirely separate set of apps that did require both an iPhone app and an iPad app for connectivity. Both of these apps used Wifi for connectivity. The older iPhone app was removed from the App Store in 2014 when this app was introduced. The "new" app Podium Timer Pro, published in 2014, requires Bluetooth LE for connectivity exclusively (no Wifi). It is a Universal app and users only have to buy PTP once and use it on all their compatible devices (under the same Apple ID) no longer requiring a separate iPad app. Unfortunately, the original iPad and the iPad 2 do not have BTLE capability and are NOT listed (by Apple) in the devices that are compatible with the current app. And nowhere did we ever say or imply that this entirely new PTP would work with any older apps of ours whether for the iPhone or iPad (like the iPad app this user purchased).

### 1/5 — Bluetooth und extrem teuer

*2015-03-18*

Die App konnte ursprünglich via WLan genutzt werden, das ist nicht mehr möglich! Man setzt nun auf Bluetooth um die Remote mit dem Clon zu verbinden, eine große Entfernung zwischen den Geräten ist nicht mehr möglich, damit ist die App nicht mehr zu gebrauchen!
Der In-App Kauf um ein Gerät über Remote zu steuern kostet sage und schreibe 5,99€! Das ist eine absolute Unverschämtheit!

### 2/5 — Limited fonctionnalities

*2015-03-07*

Limited fonctionnalities.

### 1/5 — Not cool

*2015-03-01*

Purchased the original a couple years ago and now I need to pay again? Old software nowhere to be found. After purchasing this one thee is an additional $6 for a feature I already had before. Frustrating.

**Developer response:** This review refers to an old, entirely separate set of apps that did require both an iPhone app and an iPad app for connectivity. Both of these apps used Wifi for connectivity. The older iPhone app was removed from the App Store in 2014 when this app was introduced. The "new" app Podium Timer Pro, published in 2014, requires Bluetooth LE for connectivity exclusively (no Wifi). It is a Universal app and users only have to buy PTP once and use it on all their compatible devices (under the same Apple ID) no longer requiring a separate iPad app. So, yes, if users wanted our latest product revamped from the ground up and using an entirely different Apple technology (BTLE) they would have to purchase another, just ONE, app.

### 1/5 — Remote control doesn't work

*2014-11-17*

Bought this app because it offered remote control from my phone. Having downloaded the app to my iPad and phone the purchased upgrade won't load on my phone. The developer blames Apple Store but I've never had a problem connecting any other app for upgrades. This is a bad purchase if you want the remote control feature.

## Frequently asked questions about Podium Timer Pro

### What is Podium Timer Pro used for?

Podium Timer Pro is designed to help public speakers and those timing them manage speech durations. It offers a clear, readable display and customizable alerts to keep speakers on track.

### How long can a speech be timed with Podium Timer Pro?

You can configure the length of your talk in Podium Timer Pro for up to 99 minutes. It also allows for three customizable time periods to signal the end of the speech.

### Can Podium Timer Pro synchronize with other devices?

Yes, Podium Timer Pro offers optional in-app upgrades for synchronization. The Single-Sync upgrade allows one device to control another, while the Multi-Sync upgrade enables one device to control multiple others wirelessly via BluetoothLE.

### What are the visual customization options for Podium Timer Pro?

Podium Timer Pro comes with various "skins" or themes, and you can pick the number colors and effects to suit the lighting conditions of your venue. You can also choose to show or hide timer descriptions.

### Does Podium Timer Pro have ads?

No, Podium Timer Pro does not contain advertisements. The app is free to download and offers additional features through in-app purchases.

### What devices does Podium Timer Pro support?

Podium Timer Pro runs on any iOS 9.0+ device, including iPhones, iPads, and iPods. It is a universal app designed to work across these platforms.

### How often is Podium Timer Pro updated?

The latest version of Podium Timer Pro is 1.1, last updated on November 21, 2017. While updates have not been frequent recently, the app is stable and functional for its core purpose.

### What is the user rating for Podium Timer Pro?

Podium Timer Pro has a rating of 3.1 stars from 10 ratings. This suggests a mixed user reception, with some users finding it valuable and others potentially experiencing issues or desiring more features.

## Version history (last 2 releases)

### 1.1 — 2017-11-21

This update from Apple will improve the functionality of this app. No new features are included.

Updated screens for the latest iOS devices.

### 1.0 — 2014-08-14

No release notes.

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