productionTimer vs V
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
productionTimer
This app transforms your iOS device into a professional countdown clock for live events and television production. It offers fullscreen display on external monitors, customizable text and colors, and message broadcasting capabilities.
- Fullscreen countdown on external display
- Message broadcasting
- Customizable text and background colors
- Time-Travel feature
- AirPlay support
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productionTimer was designed specifically for the live event and television production industry. Turn most models of iPad or iPhone / iPod Touch into a full-featured countdown clock - perfect for live events! Key Features: - FULLSCREEN countdown on an EXTERNAL DISPLAY via USB-C/Lightning->HDMI or AirPlay - NDI® and SRT output - send the clock over your network to a switcher, multiviewer, remote venue, or playout system - WEB VIEW & REMOTE CONTROL - open the clock in any browser and drive the timer from a separate phone, tablet, or laptop - Bitfocus Companion support - control productionTimer from a Stream Deck or any Companion surface - Send messages downstage - Change text and background colors for normal, warning, and end segments - Smaller cost and footprint than computer or hardware-based timers productionTimer turns an iOS device into a full-screen countdown clock for an external monitor. Take video directly out of the device via the Apple HDMI adapter - run it to a nearby monitor with standard HDMI, send it over Cat-5/5e/6 or fiber, or feed it into a switcher and route it anywhere. Using a switcher, you can even key out the background for a clean countdown over other graphics - perfect for getting attendees back from breaks on time. Prefer to skip the cables? An AirPlay destination like Apple TV works as the external monitor. Need the clock somewhere a cable won't reach? Broadcast it over your network instead - as an NDI source straight into your switcher, or an SRT stream for reliable delivery over longer, less predictable connections. It's also available as a web view, so anyone on the network can pull it up in a browser. Run the show from wherever you are: built-in remote control lets an operator drive the timer from a separate device, and Bitfocus Companion integration puts start, stop, reset, and messaging on your Stream Deck - right inside the control layout you already use. A "warning" changes the clock's background to a user-defined color at a set time - great for cueing talent to wrap up or move to Q&A. Once time is up, the background can change colors again. Need to send a note downstage but don't have switching in place to get it on the confidence monitor? Type a short message and display it on the clock. The countdown shifts up and a large, clear message appears below it - one touch and it's back to normal. Event professionals know the importance of running on time. Need to make up a few minutes? Use "Time-Travel" to run the clock faster than reality - just set the time of day you want it to hit "0" and productionTimer figures out the rest.
V
This app provides remote control functionality for the V-160HD Streaming Video Switcher. It allows users to operate most functions from an iPad's touch interface, offering extended control during events and flexible setup options.
- Remote control for V-160HD
- Switch video and mix audio
- Monitor video output
- Control PTZ cameras
- Trigger macros and presets
- Wired or wireless operation
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-Headline- Remote Control App for the V-160HD Streaming Video Swicher -Thumbnail Caption- Dedicated iPad app for remotely controlling the Roland V-160HD Streaming Video Swicher. -Overview- The free V-160HD Remote app allows you to operate most functions on the V-160HD Streaming Video Swicher from the convenience of your iPad’s touch interface. Use the app for extended control during events, remotely adjust settings from different spots in a venue, and free up the V-160HD’s preview monitor for other functions. -Bullets- · iPad remote control app for the V-160HD · Wired or wireless operation · Connects via USB, Bluetooth, or a local Wi-Fi network · Switch video and mix audio · Monitoring video output sources on iPad · Specify the video effect assigned to each bus · Adjust audio volume and effect levels · Set up and cue the sequencer · Set up and trigger macros and preset memories · Control PTZ cameras · Trigger a connected video recorder · Adjust the video output · Access system settings -Detail- Where to Find the V-160HD Remote App For download and compatibility information, visit the V-160HD Remote page on the App Store for iPad. -Detail- Operation Notes · To use the V-160HD Remote app, the V-160HD must be running Version 3.00 or later. · For instructions on setting up communication between the V-160HD and your iPad, refer to the V-160HD Remote Connection Guide. · For other related settings, refer to the V-160HD Reference Manual. · For video monitoring, V-160HD and iPad* need to be connected with USB-C 3.0 cable. *Requires a 3rd generation iPad Pro/5th generation iPad Air or later with USB-C (USB 3.0) and iPadOS 17 or later
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: productionTimer at 90% against V's 43%. productionTimer also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months) and rating (4.7 vs 4.5). V's advantage is price (Free vs $19.99) and iOS requirement (12.1 vs 15.0). On ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
V is free to download; productionTimer costs $19.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
productionTimer holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: productionTimer has 12 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 90% of productionTimer's written reviews are positive against 43% of V's.
productionTimer ships an update weekly, V every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on August 24, 2026 and June 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | productionTimer | V |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $19.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.7 (12 ratings) — better | 4.5 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 90.0% of reviews — better | 42.9% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 12 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 12.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 26 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | On-Point Presentation Services, LLC | Roland Corporation |
Customer experience
productionTimer
V
In-app purchases
productionTimer
No in-app purchases
V
No in-app purchases









