Show StopWatch vs CUEPal Console
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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)
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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/
CUEPal Console
This app provides a cross-platform cue light system for live shows over WiFi. It allows connection to up to eight cue lights, which can be named for easy identification and automatically connect to the console. A built-in timer helps measure show durations, making it a useful stage management tool.
- Cross-platform cue light system
- Connect up to 8 cue lights
- Name cue lights for identification
- Automatic cue light connectivity
- Show timer for duration measurement
- Intuitive interface
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The CUEPal is a cross-platform cue light system for use over a WiFi network. CUEPal Console is a simple cue light app that can be used in conjunction with CUEPal Cue light (up to 8 cue lights). With automatic connectivity and an intuitive interface CUEPal is a great stage management tool for all live shows. Main features: CUEPal is a Cross-compatible Cue Light System Up to 8 cue lights can be connected to the console Cue lights can be named for easy identification Cue lights automatically connect to the console Show timer to measure duration of shows
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Show StopWatch at 4.7 against CUEPal Console's 4.0. Show StopWatch also leads on ratings volume (48 vs 1) and chart position (#199 vs unranked). CUEPal Console's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and review sentiment (100% vs 88%). On price, update cadence, 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
Show StopWatch costs $3.99 and CUEPal Console $3.99 up front. Show StopWatch sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per year. CUEPal Console asks for nothing beyond the download.
Show StopWatch holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Show StopWatch has 48 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 88% of Show StopWatch's written reviews are positive against 100% of CUEPal Console's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Show StopWatch ships an update every 4 weeks, CUEPal Console fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Show StopWatch | CUEPal Console |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $3.99 | $3.99 |
| Rating | 4.7 (48 ratings) — better | 4.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 88.2% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 48 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases — better | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #199 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 55 MB | 55 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Jack Lord | James Stratford |
Customer experience
Show StopWatch
CUEPal Console
In-app purchases
Show StopWatch
- Support Annually$4.991 Year
- Small Team - 5 Followers7 Days trial$24.991 Year
- Medium Team - 12 Followers$49.991 Year
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- Large Team - 50 Followers$99.991 Year
- Contribute with Coffee$2.99
CUEPal Console
No in-app purchases
Questions
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