# Stage Timer vs NDI Test Patterns

The clearest difference is rating: NDI Test Patterns at 5.0 against Stage Timer's 4.5. NDI Test Patterns also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 86%). Stage Timer's advantage is ratings volume (11 vs 2) and iOS requirement (9.3 vs 14.4). 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.

NDI Test Patterns holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Stage Timer has 11 ratings behind it against 2, 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 100% of NDI Test Patterns's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Stage Timer | NDI Test Patterns |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stage-timer/id1387644423/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ndi-test-patterns/id1571995248/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **11** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 85.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | — | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 20 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.3** | 14.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ricky Gore](https://appshunter.io/developer/1387644422) | [NewTek](https://appshunter.io/developer/573312611) |

## 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


### NDI Test Patterns

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ndi-test-patterns/id1571995248)

Transform your mobile device into a professional NDI® test pattern generator. Send video and audio test signals, or create custom slideshows using your own images. Ideal for live video production workflows.

**Highlights:** Mobile NDI test pattern source, Audio test tone generation, Custom NDI slideshows, High-resolution photo support, Automatic NDI device recognition, iPhone and iPad compatible

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Stage Timer free?

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

### Is NDI Test Patterns free?

NDI Test Patterns is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Stage Timer or NDI Test Patterns?

NDI Test Patterns is rated higher. Stage Timer averages 4.5 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while NDI Test Patterns averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

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