# Stage Timer vs DaVinci Resolve for iPad

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Stage Timer at none against DaVinci Resolve for iPad's 1. Stage Timer also leads on review sentiment (86% vs 55%) and device support (3 vs 1). DaVinci Resolve for iPad's advantage is ratings volume (3K vs 11). On price and rating there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. DaVinci Resolve for iPad sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Stage Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Stage Timer against 4.5 for DaVinci Resolve for iPad. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DaVinci Resolve for iPad has 3K ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 86% of Stage Timer's written reviews are positive against 55% of DaVinci Resolve for iPad's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Stage Timer | DaVinci Resolve for iPad |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stage-timer/id1387644423/reviews)** | [4.5 (3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/davinci-resolve-for-ipad/id1581363826/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 11 | **3K** |
| Positive reviews | **85.7% of reviews** | 54.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | — | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 20 MB | 3.6 GB |
| Requires iOS | **9.3** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ricky Gore](https://appshunter.io/developer/1387644422) | [Blackmagic Design Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/419527253) |

## 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


### DaVinci Resolve for iPad

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/davinci-resolve-for-ipad/id1581363826)

This professional video editing and color correction application combines powerful tools into a single interface. It offers fast editing workflows, advanced color grading, and collaborative features for seamless project management. Learn Hollywood-standard techniques within a single, intuitive app.

**Highlights:** Integrated editing and color correction, Fast cut page editing, Advanced color grading tools, Blackmagic Cloud collaboration, AI-powered tools, Multi-cam editing

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| DaVinci Resolve Studio | $94.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Powerful video editing capabilities
- 👍 Familiar desktop-like interface
- 💡 Cloud collaboration for seamless workflow
- 🚀 Impressive performance on M1/M2 iPads
- 👍 Comprehensive set of editing tools

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and stability issues
- 🔒 Restricted access to advanced features without Studio upgrade
- 👎 Lack of support for older iPad models
- 👎 Vertical video playback issues
- 👎 Limited audio editing capabilities

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on startup for some users
- Inability to open previously saved projects
- Audio sync issues when working with large files
- Inconsistent behavior when using external monitors
- Glitches when working with stop-motion footage

**Requested features**

- Add support for more video/audio formats
- Implement a dedicated help/tutorial section
- Improve timeline scrubbing and scrolling experience
- Introduce more customization options for the UI
- Add ability to import media directly from Photos app


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Stage Timer free?

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

### Is DaVinci Resolve for iPad free?

DaVinci Resolve for iPad is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Stage Timer or DaVinci Resolve for iPad?

Stage Timer is rated higher. Stage Timer averages 4.5 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while DaVinci Resolve for iPad averages 4.5 from 3K ratings.

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