# Stage Timer vs HollyView

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Stage Timer at 86% against HollyView's 15%. Stage Timer also leads on rating (4.5 vs 2.4) and iOS requirement (9.3 vs 13.0). HollyView's advantage is ratings volume (74 vs 11). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Stage Timer holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HollyView has 74 ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 86% of Stage Timer's written reviews are positive against 15% of HollyView's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Stage Timer | HollyView |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stage-timer/id1387644423/reviews)** | [2.4 (74 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hollyview/id1460631425/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 11 | **74** |
| Positive reviews | **85.7% of reviews** | 14.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | — | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 20 MB | 163 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.3** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ricky Gore](https://appshunter.io/developer/1387644422) | [深圳市昊一源科技有限公司](https://appshunter.io/developer/1460631424) |

## What reviewers say

### Stage Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stage-timer/id1387644423)

This countdown timer helps presenters stay on schedule during speeches or presentations. It offers features like auto-start, a clock mode after the countdown, and integration with PowerPoint remotes for control.

**Highlights:** Countdown timer for presentations, Auto-start countdown, Clock mode after countdown, PowerPoint remote integration, Adjust time with remote, Start/stop countdown with remote

**In-app purchases:** none


### HollyView

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hollyview/id1460631425)

This app facilitates real-time wireless video transmission for monitoring and analysis. It allows users to doodle on images, record and share videos, and manage device firmware and diagnostics.

**Highlights:** Real-time monitoring, Image analysis, Photo doodling, Video recording, Firmware updates, Device diagnostics

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Works for some users
- 👍 Good for client viewing
- 👍 Reliable with older versions
- 👍 Fast connection (sometimes)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App frequently crashes
- 🐛 Connection issues
- 🐛 Black screen on mobile
- 🐛 Updates break functionality
- 🐛 Poor device compatibility

**Reported bugs**

- App not recognizing phone/iPad connection
- No feed when manually connecting
- App only works on older devices
- Black screen on iPad/Mac
- App won't connect after update

**Requested features**

- Make auto brightness optional
- Hide iOS application bar
- True display out support
- Add remember serial number feature
- Allow deleting preset LUTs


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Stage Timer free?

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

### Is HollyView free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Stage Timer or HollyView?

Stage Timer is rated higher. Stage Timer averages 4.5 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while HollyView averages 2.4 from 74 ratings.

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