Timekept vs OnTime
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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.
OnTime
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The green / yellow / red speech timer that matches the official timing system used by Toastmasters clubs, debate teams, and speech contests. OnTime gives you ready-made presets for every speaking role. CLUB & CONTEST-READY TIMING • Green / yellow / red signals (minimum, warning, maximum) • Built-in presets: Ice Breaker, Table Topics, Evaluation, and more • Color-blind mode with shape indicators • Large, high-contrast display readable across the room MEETING MODE • Queue every speaker for a full meeting • Timer auto-configures for each role • One tap to advance, with a Timer Report at the end TALK-TIME TRACKER • Tap each person as they speak and watch a live speaking-balance bar • Get a "Who Spoke How Much" summary to keep meetings fair Works fully offline. No account, no sign-up. OnTime is an independent app and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Toastmasters International. "Toastmasters" is a registered trademark of Toastmasters International, referenced here descriptively. — — — Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://andyarevalo.com/privacy.html Support: https://andyarevalo.com/support.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: OnTime at Free against Timekept's $2.99. OnTime 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 3) and chart position (#193 vs unranked). 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
OnTime is free to download; Timekept costs $2.99 up front. OnTime sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Timekept asks for nothing beyond the download.
Timekept ships an update every 2 months, OnTime every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Timekept | OnTime |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.5 (17 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 95.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 17 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Best chart rank | #193 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 8 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Philip Belesky | Andy Arevalo |
In-app purchases
Timekept
No in-app purchases
OnTime
- Weekly Pro$1.997 Days
- Monthly Pro$4.991 Month
- Yearly Pro3 Days trial$14.991 Year









