Comparison

Timekept vs Cruise Drinker

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

Cruise Drinker

Features
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Wondering if your cruise drinks package is worth it? This app helps you track all your onboard beverages, calculate their cost and determine if you're saving money. Drink smarter, not harder!

Screenshots

Timekept4 screens
Cruise Drinker3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Cruise Drinker at Free against Timekept's $2.99. Cruise Drinker also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). Timekept's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On ads 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

Cruise Drinker is free to download; Timekept costs $2.99 up front. Cruise Drinker sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Timekept asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Timekept ships an update every 2 months, Cruise Drinker every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Timekept versus Cruise Drinker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTimekeptCruise Drinker
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating4.5 (17 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews95.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings17 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPhilip BeleskySwyft Technology Solutions PTY LTD

In-app purchases

None

Timekept

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Cruise Drinker

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$1.99

Questions

Is Timekept free?
Timekept costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Cruise Drinker free?
Cruise Drinker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Timekept or Cruise Drinker have ads?
Neither Timekept nor Cruise Drinker shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Timekept or Cruise Drinker?
Timekept ships an update every 2 months, and Cruise Drinker every 3 weeks. Most recently, Timekept was updated on October 15, 2026 and Cruise Drinker on October 17, 2026.

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