Comparison

Timekept vs MyLA 3

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Timekept

This app provides a simple, distraction-free timer for debates. It helps speakers and adjudicators manage speech times with visual cues and optional alerts, preventing phone lockouts. Supports a wide range of international debate formats.

Highlights
  • Simple debate timer interface
  • Prevents phone screen lock
  • Color-coded time indicators
  • Optional sound, vibration, and flash alerts
  • Supports numerous international debate styles
  • Designed for speakers and adjudicators
Features
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Timekept helps you focus on speech and debate, not keeping time. Designed for competitors, judges, coaches, and timekeepers, it provides a clear iPhone and iPad timer for rounds that need precise speech, prep, crossfire, and cross-examination timing. Track prep banks, protected time, crossfires, replies, and speeches nearing their close with clear color cues and optional sound, vibration, and flash alerts. Timekept supports common debate and public speaking formats, including: - US forensics styles such as Public Forum, Lincoln-Douglas, Public Policy, Congressional Debate, Big Questions, American Parliamentary, IPDA, NPDA, APDA, and Karl Popper. - British Parliamentary, World Schools, Australs, Asian Parliamentary, OPD, Paris V, Irish Times, and Dutch Parliamentary. - Canadian Parliamentary and CUSID variations. - Public speaking formats such as Toastmasters and Pechakucha.

About

MyLA 3

Access Los Angeles city services and information directly from your mobile device. Easily submit service requests for issues like graffiti or potholes, and browse a comprehensive directory of city programs. Optional registration allows you to track the status of your requests.

Highlights
  • Create new service requests
  • Request graffiti removal
  • Request pothole repair
  • Request bulky-item pickup
  • Search City Services Directory
  • View service request status
  • Optional user registration
Features
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The power of an open, more accessible City Hall in the palm of your hand. With MyLA311, City of Los Angeles information and services are just a few taps away. • The 'Create New Service Request’ feature allows you to quickly and easily request the City’s most popular services, including graffiti removal, pothole repair, and bulky-item pickup. • Search the City Services Directory - a knolwedge base of City services, programs, and general information. We have recently added user registration. • Registered accounts can now login and view all their service requests and the current status. This is completely optional. You can still submit service requests and use the app without registering. • More service request options. You can also submit requests using our website: https://MyLA311.lacity.gov Send feedback to 311@lacity.org MyLA311 links Angelenos with the services and information they need to enjoy their city, beautify their community and stay connected with their local government.

Screenshots

Timekept4 screens
MyLA 33 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Timekept at 96% against MyLA 3's 2%. Timekept also leads on rating (4.5 vs 1.5). MyLA 3's advantage is price (Free vs $2.99) and ratings volume (475 vs 17). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

MyLA 3 is free to download; Timekept costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Timekept holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MyLA 3 has 475 ratings behind it against 17, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 96% of Timekept's written reviews are positive against 2% of MyLA 3's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Timekept ships an update every 2 months, MyLA 3 every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Timekept versus MyLA 3: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTimekeptMyLA 3
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating4.5 (17 ratings) — better1.5 (475 ratings)
Positive reviews95.7% of reviews — better2.0% of reviews
Number of ratings17475 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB99 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPhilip BeleskyCity of Los Angeles

Customer experience

Timekept

All ratings17 ratings
Positive88.2%
Neutral5.9%
Negative5.9%
Written reviews23 reviews
Positive95.7%
Neutral4.3%
Negative0.0%

MyLA 3

All ratings357 ratings
Positive8.4%
Neutral2.2%
Negative89.4%
Written reviews203 reviews
Positive2.0%
Neutral2.5%
Negative95.6%

Bugs and requests

Timekept

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

MyLA 3

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App crashes or freezes
  • Buttons and links not working as expected
  • Issues with zooming and scrolling on the map

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to view and track previous requests
  • Option to submit videos, not just photos
  • Sync with existing accounts (e.g., DWP)
  • Improved search and navigation

In-app purchases

None

Timekept

No in-app purchases

None

MyLA 3

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Timekept free?
Timekept costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is MyLA 3 free?
MyLA 3 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Timekept or MyLA 3?
Timekept is rated higher. Timekept averages 4.5 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while MyLA 3 averages 1.5 from 475 ratings.
Do Timekept or MyLA 3 have ads?
Neither Timekept nor MyLA 3 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Timekept or MyLA 3?
Timekept ships an update every 2 months, and MyLA 3 every 6 weeks. Most recently, Timekept was updated on November 2, 2026 and MyLA 3 on November 4, 2026.

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