Stage Timer vs Sony | Creators' App
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Stage Timer
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.
- Countdown timer for presentations
- Auto-start countdown
- Clock mode after countdown
- PowerPoint remote integration
- Adjust time with remote
- Start/stop countdown with remote
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This app is a countdown timer, designed for presenters (on a stage or at a podium or pulpit) to keep them on time. Most features are self evident, however there are a couple of features that need to be covered. 1. AutoStart To use this feature, simply click on Auto Start to toggle it On or Off When it is on, you have the option to adjust the time to when you would like to the countdown to begin 2. Clock Mode - The Icon at the top right will turn Clock Mode on or Off. If it is On, after the countdown finishes, the application will switch over to show the current time. 3. PowerPoint Remote Using a Lightning (or whatever connection your device has) to USB adapter, you can connect a PowerPoint Remote to the iPad On the remote, you can press the bottom button to Start / Stop (and reset) the countdown While the timer is stopped, pressing the left & right buttons, will increment or decrement the time by five minute intervals While the timer is running, pressing the left & right Buttons will increment or decrement the time by one minute Note: Click on Developer Website to see instructions for using the PowerPoint remote.
Sony | Creators' App
Access a cloud platform for creators to manage and edit photos and videos from Sony cameras. Transfer files, remotely control your camera, and access inspiration content anytime, anywhere.
- Remote camera operation
- Photo and video transfer
- Cloud storage and management
- Video editing with AI
- Camera settings backup
- Software updates
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■ Please refer to the "Support Page" for the connection process and list of supported models. https://www.sony.net/ca/help/camera/ ■For app/service availability of countries and regions, please check here. https://creatorscloud.sony.net/catalog/servicearea.html This application allows anytime, anywhere smartphone access to the Creators' Cloud, a platform that provides powerful support for creators from shooting to production with Sony's camera technology and cloud AI. By connecting this application to your camera, you can easily operate convenient functions such as photo and video transfer from your smartphone. ■ Anytime access to Creators' Cloud Experience the various functions offered by Creators' Cloud, including file storage and management in cloud storage, a wide range of services and applications including video editing services using cloud AI, and access to articles and content that will serve as a source of inspiration. You can experience a variety of functions provided by Creators' Cloud. ■ Extend the shooting experience and manage shooting files more easily You can transfer and save photos and videos you have already taken, and use your smartphone as a remote control for the camera for remote shooting. In addition, the smartphone can be used to check the camera's battery and media information, set the date, time, and camera name, and easily update the camera's software. - Easy transfer of photos and videos taken anytime, anywhere Photos and videos taken can be transferred to cloud storage or a smartphone for centralized management. Data transfer can be performed while shooting or while the camera is turned off or charging. The camera also supports a variety of user shooting styles, such as transferring only those photos and videos that have been rated or marked as shots in advance. - Operate the camera from your smartphone By connecting the camera to a smartphone, the smartphone can be used as a remote control for the camera. This allows you to take pictures from a distance, such as group photos, or take pictures of night scenes without causing vibrations to the camera. In addition, you can easily check the camera's battery and media information, and set the date, time, and camera name from your smartphone. - Save camera settings and reflect changes Camera settings that change with each shooting scene can be saved to the smartphone and reflected in the camera. The ability to save settings for multiple cameras greatly streamlines setting changes during shooting. - Important announcements and software updates are also available from your smartphone. Important notifications such as software updates can be checked, and updates to the camera itself can be easily performed from a smartphone. ■ Operating environment: iOS18.7-26.6 ■ Remarks - This application is not guaranteed to work on all smartphones and tablets. ■ Terms of use https://creatorscloud.sony.net/locales_termsofuse_cc.html ■ Privacy policy https://creatorscloud.sony.net/locales_privacypolicy_cc.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Stage Timer at 86% against Sony | Creators' App's 22%. Stage Timer also leads on rating (4.5 vs 3.9) and in-app purchases (none vs 2). Sony | Creators' App's advantage is ratings volume (2.3K vs 11) and chart position (#172 vs unranked). On price 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
Both are free to download. Sony | Creators' App sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Stage Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.
Stage Timer holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sony | Creators' App has 2.3K 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 22% of Sony | Creators' App's.
| Parameter | Stage Timer | Sony | Creators' App |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (11 ratings) — better | 3.9 (2.3K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 85.7% of reviews — better | 22.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 11 | 2.3K — better |
| Update frequency | — | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | — | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | #172 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 9.3 — better | 18.7 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 20 MB | 276 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ricky Gore | Sony Corporation |
Customer experience
Stage Timer
Sony | Creators' App
Bugs and requests
Stage Timer
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Sony | Creators' App
Reported bugs
3 issues- Cannot connect to certain camera models
- Timestamps on imported photos are incorrect
- Frequent login issues and server errors
Requested features
4 requests- Add swipe gestures for photo browsing
- Allow selective photo access, not full library
- Improve GPS location tagging reliability
- Provide a dark mode option
In-app purchases
Stage Timer
No in-app purchases
Sony | Creators' App
- 100 GB$4.991 Month
- 500 GB$9.991 Month
Questions
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