# Show StopWatch vs Zelt

The clearest difference is price: Zelt at Free against Show StopWatch's $3.99. Zelt also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 5) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 4 weeks). Show StopWatch's advantage is chart position (#70 vs unranked). On ads, monetization model, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Zelt is free to download; Show StopWatch costs $3.99 up front. Show StopWatch sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per year. Zelt asks for nothing beyond the download.

Show StopWatch ships an update every 4 weeks, Zelt every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Show StopWatch | Zelt |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $3.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.7 (48 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/show-stopwatch/id1211287819/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **48** | — |
| Positive reviews | 88.2% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#70** | — |
| Size | 55 MB | 29 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.6** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jack Lord](https://appshunter.io/developer/1203753692) | [Zelt Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1622405845) |

## What reviewers say

### Show StopWatch

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

**Currently charting:** #70 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 |


### Zelt

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zelt/id1632033172)

This app offers a unified platform for employee management, covering HR, payroll, and IT needs. It aims to foster a positive work culture by providing employees with easy access to pay, benefits, time off, feedback, and essential resources. The system streamlines operations, automates administrative tasks, and enhances data visibility for better decision-making.

**Highlights:** Employee self-service portal, Integrated payroll and benefits, IT asset and software management, Time off and feedback tools, Automated administrative tasks, Data-driven insights

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Show StopWatch free?

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

### Is Zelt free?

Zelt is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Show StopWatch or Zelt have ads?

Neither Show StopWatch nor Zelt shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Show StopWatch or Zelt?

Show StopWatch ships an update every 4 weeks, and Zelt every 10 days. Most recently, Show StopWatch was updated on November 11, 2026 and Zelt on November 3, 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.*
