# Ridge PF Debate Timer — user reviews

> 18 indexed App Store user reviews of Ridge PF Debate Timer by Jackson13.info, rated 3.90/5 from 14 ratings.

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ridge-pf-debate-timer/id396258555/reviews
- App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ridge-pf-debate-timer/id396258555.md
- Rating breakdown: 5★ 4 · 4★ 7 · 3★ 2 · 2★ 0 · 1★ 1

## Newest reviews (2 of 18)

### 4/5 — Great - wish there was a sound option

*2012-01-06, version 1.01*

Great app - helped me judge PF efficiently allowing me time to take notes.  Wish there was an option for sound bc I do like hearing the beep at the end of a section of a debate round

### 4/5 — Good good

*2011-02-14, version 1.01*

Good shell but tourney breakdowns and maybe a list of qualifying tourneys would be cool. Just an idea. Needs more functionality

## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated)

### 1/5 — Too complicated

*2016-12-17, version 2.01*

Too many gimics

### 1/5 — New update needs fix

*2014-10-17, version 2.0*

The new update doesn't keep the screen lit after the phone auto locks, so I had to change my settings during tournaments. Old version didn't have this problem. Please fix.

### 1/5 — Yolo

*2014-10-16, version 2.0*

Yolo

### 3/5 — Outdated

*2019-12-24, version 2.01*

This was a great app, however summary is now 3 minutes as well as prep, making it not very useful anymore.

### 4/5 — new pf update

*2019-10-02, version 2.01*

i really like the app ! i use it for every debate tournament but since the pf changes (summary is 3 minutes along with prep) it’s not as useful anymore.

### 4/5 — Worked well but needs to be updated.

*2019-09-09, version 2.01*

This app used to be fantastic for debates, but needs to be updated to fit the new PF rules.

### 4/5 — New NSDA rules

*2019-08-23, version 2.01*

Needs to be updated to the new NSDA rules where every summery is now 3 minutes and there is also a extra minute of prep time

### 4/5 — pls update

*2019-08-15, version 2.01*

hey! love the app but are y’all gonna update this for 3 min prep and summaries?

### 4/5 — Does What you Need it To

*2017-11-18, version 2.01*

Fairly basic but gets the job done. My only problem with it is that all of the buttons require you to press them twice in order to start them, except for prep time. This is confusing sometimes.

### 4/5 — Why remove the settings?

*2015-01-28, version 2.01*

Can you bring back the option to count up???

## Most praised reviews (6 highest-rated)

### 5/5 — Needs update

*2019-09-26, version 2.01*

Love this app! However needs to be updated with the current speech times.

### 5/5 — GREAT

*2012-12-26, version 1.01*

I use this app all the time and think it is the best debate timer because of the color changing/blinking.

### 5/5 — Great Timer!

*2011-10-30, version 1.01*

Just used at Blue Key. Great tool! I like the color change on countdown, and the prep time shows both teams.

### 5/5 — Lifesaver!

*2011-02-06, version 1.01*

This app saves the day!  Leaves judges time to take notes rather than fiddle with a watch. Great job!

### 5/5 — So good lol

*2011-01-11, version 1.01*

So good lol

### 5/5 — IDEBATE = GARBAGE

*2010-10-12, version 0*

This is the best timer of all timers for public forum debate. Its very unique and whats more, its very original and witty. First off it has HUGE numbers so that one doesn't get interrupted while debating. Whats even more cool is that when time is about to draw to a close, the color flashes red to signal that the time is about to run and out and quick evasive actions in round are required. SO MUCH BETTER THAN IDEBATE BABIES!

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