Comparison

Show StopWatch vs ProductionBase

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

Head to head
About

Show StopWatch

This app simplifies show timing for theatrical productions. It allows users to set up unlimited acts and intervals, track running times, and receive backstage and interval notifications. The app runs in the background and can email or copy show times.

Highlights
  • Unlimited Acts and Intervals
  • In-Act Timers
  • Show Stop Functionality
  • Pre-show and Interval Notifications
  • Background Operation
  • Email/Copy Show Times
  • Visual Timer Indicators (Green/Red)
Features
Currently charting
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One evening, after a very long week of shows we were sat in the office looking at the show times wishing the running times would work them selves out (we've all been there), it was at this moment this show timing app was created. Welcome to the future of show timing without multiple stop watches and reminder alarms. Now you can start your show with the press of one button and the app does the rest. With unlimited Acts and Intervals in any configuration that you like! , just set your show structure, tell it your interval duration(s) and away you go. Show StopWatch also handles separate in act timers and show stops, adjusting the running and playing times accordingly! Once you have completed a show you can then email the times with a simple button press or copy them your clipboard as well as storing them for later. There is also the option to have pre show notifications for back stage calls and the same again in the interval so you don't have to spend all your time looking at the clock. The app will also run in the back ground of your phone if for what ever reason you need to use your phone for something else (certainly not facebook, for those long scenes with no cues) while its running. This app was created by stage managers for stage managers, it is currently being used by a number of productions and companies including UK Tours, West End shows and Repertory Theatres. It will continue to be a working development so any thing you come across that you think ‘it would be great if’ please don't hesitate to get in contact! It became apparent while testing how tiny details make a difference to everyone so we have tried to incorporate them all, for example; the interval timer shows both time elapsed and remaining, and is in green until you start over running when it goes red (because how often do you go up on time), and the ability to access times so far, for those quiet moments where you are able to start the show report early! This app has not been made to replace your note book, still write times down if you get a chance, its simply to try and make life easier at the end of the show! Have a play, get to know it and let us know how you get on! Terms of Use can be found here: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

ProductionBase

Connect with top production companies and broadcasters for exclusive job opportunities in TV, film, and theatre. Showcase your profile, credits, and showreel to industry leaders. Access CV advice, networking events, and exclusive discounts.

Highlights
  • Exclusive job opportunities
  • Profile and credit showcase
  • Freelancer database listing
  • CV and profile advice sessions
  • Networking events
  • Industry discounts
Features
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ProductionBase is the UK's leading network for production professionals working in TV, film, theatre, radio and commercial production. Used by top production companies and broadcasters to recruit production talent, members of our exclusive community gain access to hundreds of unique job opportunities posted every week, and can showcase their profile, credits & showreel to leading employers across the industry. As well as access to exclusive job listings, showreel hosting and listing in our Freelancer database, members also have access to dedicated one-to-one CV and profile advice sessions, regular networking events with top industry figures, and a range of discounts on products and services. Our flexible membership is available either monthly or annually, and can be cancelled at any time. Plus, new members can try the service free for 7 days. ProductionBase STANDARD and PRO Subscriptions: *Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase *Subscriptions are billed monthly or annually at rate selected depending on the subscription plan. *Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period *Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal *Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user’s Account Settings after purchase *Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable Terms of Use - https://www.productionbase.co.uk/TermsConditions.aspx Privacy Policy - https://www.productionbase.co.uk/Privacy.aspx

Screenshots

Show StopWatch4 screens
ProductionBase4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Show StopWatch at 88% against ProductionBase's 0%. Show StopWatch also leads on ads (none vs shown) and chart position (#50 vs unranked). ProductionBase's advantage is price (Free vs $3.99) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.6). On update cadence, in-app purchases, monetization model 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

ProductionBase is free to download; Show StopWatch costs $3.99 up front. Show StopWatch sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per year and ProductionBase sells 25 in-app purchases, starting at $9.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Show StopWatch ships an update every 4 weeks, ProductionBase every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Show StopWatch versus ProductionBase: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShow StopWatchProductionBase
Price$3.99Free — better
Rating4.7 (48 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews88.2% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings48 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#50 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.612.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size55 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJack LordJobs Base Ltd

Customer experience

Show StopWatch

All ratings48 ratings
Positive93.8%
Neutral2.1%
Negative4.2%
Written reviews34 reviews
Positive88.2%
Neutral5.9%
Negative5.9%

ProductionBase

Written reviews4 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Show StopWatch

Subscriptions4
  • Support Annually$4.991 Year
  • Small Team - 5 Followers7 Days trial$24.991 Year
  • Medium Team - 12 Followers$49.991 Year
Show 1 more
  • Large Team - 50 Followers$99.991 Year
One-time1
  • Contribute with Coffee$2.99
25 purchases

ProductionBase

Subscriptions25
  • Graduate (Monthly) (15% Off)7 Days trial$9.491 Month
  • Graduate (Monthly) (20% Off)$9.991 Month
  • Graduate (Monthly) (Sale - 25% Off)7 Days trial$9.991 Month
Show 22 more
  • Standard (Monthly) (20% Off)$12.991 Month
  • Standard (Monthly) (15% Off)$13.991 Month
  • Standard (Monthly) (15% Off)7 Days trial$13.991 Month
  • Pro (Monthly) (20% Off)2 variants$14.991 Month
  • Pro (Monthly) (20% Off)7 Days trial$14.991 Month
  • Pro (Monthly) (25% Off)7 Days trial$14.991 Month
  • Freelancer Standard (Monthly)7 Days trial$17.491 Month
  • Graduate (Annual) (25% Off)7 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • Graduate (Annual) (35% Off)7 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • Graduate (Annual) (20% Off)$44.991 Year
  • Graduate (Annual) (15% Off)7 Days trial$46.991 Year
  • Standard (Annual) (35% Off)7 Days trial$59.991 Year
  • Graduate Standard (Annual)7 Days trial$68.991 Year
  • Pro (Annual) (35% Off)7 Days trial2 variants$69.991 Year
  • Standard (Annual) (20% Off)7 Days trial$69.991 Year
  • Freelancer Standard (Annual)7 Days trial$74.991 Year
  • Standard (Annual) (15% Off)7 Days trial$75.991 Year
  • Standard (Annual) (15% Off)$79.901 Year
  • Standard (Annual) (15% Off)7 Days trial$79.901 Year
  • Pro (Annual) (20% Off)7 Days trial2 variants$79.991 Year
  • Pro (Annual) (25% Off)7 Days trial$79.991 Year
  • Pro (Annual) (20% Off)$79.991 Year

Questions

Is Show StopWatch free?
Show StopWatch costs $3.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is ProductionBase free?
ProductionBase is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Show StopWatch or ProductionBase have ads?
ProductionBase shows ads; Show StopWatch does not.
Which is updated more often, Show StopWatch or ProductionBase?
Show StopWatch ships an update every 4 weeks, and ProductionBase every 3 weeks. Most recently, Show StopWatch was updated on October 24, 2026 and ProductionBase on October 15, 2026.

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