# Show StopWatch vs CUEPal Console

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 (#182 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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Show StopWatch | CUEPal Console |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $3.99 | $3.99 |
| Rating | **[4.7 (48 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/show-stopwatch/id1211287819/reviews)** | [4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cuepal-console/id1612091383/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **48** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 88.2% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#182** | — |
| Size | 55 MB | 55 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 16.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jack Lord](https://appshunter.io/developer/1203753692) | [James Stratford](https://appshunter.io/developer/1610722673) |

## What reviewers say

### Show StopWatch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/show-stopwatch/id1211287819)

**Currently charting:** #182 Top Paid · Productivity (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Support Annually | $4.99 | per year |
| Small Team - 5 Followers | $24.99 | per year |
| Medium Team - 12 Followers | $49.99 | per year |
| Large Team - 50 Followers | $99.99 | per year |
| Contribute with Coffee | $2.99 | one-time |


### CUEPal Console

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cuepal-console/id1612091383)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Show StopWatch free?

Show StopWatch costs $3.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is CUEPal Console free?

CUEPal Console costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Show StopWatch or CUEPal Console?

Show StopWatch is rated higher. Show StopWatch averages 4.7 out of 5 from 48 ratings, while CUEPal Console averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Show StopWatch or CUEPal Console have ads?

Neither Show StopWatch nor CUEPal Console shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Show StopWatch or CUEPal Console?

Show StopWatch ships an update every 4 weeks, and CUEPal Console fortnightly. Most recently, Show StopWatch was updated on September 23, 2026 and CUEPal Console on September 6, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*