Comparison

Show StopWatch vs Focus Point

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
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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

Focus Point

Features
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Focus Point lets you document your lighting focus easily. Write notes for easy reference in the future. View within the app or share with your team via CSV. Take photos and share them with over-lays of key show information. Designed for freelance touring relighters, touring lighting designers, small and mid scale productions where expensive tools that take time aren't an option.  Upgrade your focus notes so you don't have to hunt through your camera roll ever again. Focus Point is free to start, but if you choose to support on-going development, Focus Point Premium can be purchased as an auto-renewing subscription. Subscriptions will be charged to your iTunes account and automatically renew unless canceled 24 hours before the end of your subscription period. Visit your iCloud Subscription settings at any time to cancel. Privacy Policy: https://codebyanthony.com/privacy Terms of Service: https://codebyanthony.com/terms Made in London. Raised on Ngunnawal and Ngambri Country.

Screenshots

Show StopWatch4 screens
Focus Point3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Focus Point at Free against Show StopWatch's $3.99. Focus Point also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 4 weeks). Show StopWatch's advantage is chart position (#167 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (16.6 vs 26.0). On ads, in-app purchases 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

Focus Point 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 Focus Point sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Show StopWatch ships an update every 4 weeks, Focus Point every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Show StopWatch versus Focus Point: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShow StopWatchFocus Point
Price$3.99Free — better
Rating4.7 (48 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews88.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings48 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeksEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#167 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.6 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size55 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJack LordAnthony Arblaster

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
3 purchases

Focus Point

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly$4.997 Days
  • Monthly$7.991 Month
  • Yearly Pro$49.991 Year

Questions

Is Show StopWatch free?
Show StopWatch costs $3.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Focus Point free?
Focus Point is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Show StopWatch or Focus Point have ads?
Neither Show StopWatch nor Focus Point shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Show StopWatch or Focus Point?
Show StopWatch ships an update every 4 weeks, and Focus Point every 10 days. Most recently, Show StopWatch was updated on October 2, 2026 and Focus Point on September 17, 2026.

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