# Stage Timer vs Sony | Creators' App

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Stage Timer | Sony | Creators' App |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stage-timer/id1387644423/reviews)** | [3.9 (2.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sony-creators-app/id1616622856/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 11 | **2.3K** |
| Positive reviews | **85.7% of reviews** | 22.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | — | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#172** |
| Size | 20 MB | 276 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.3** | 18.7 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ricky Gore](https://appshunter.io/developer/1387644422) | [Sony Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/1315534741) |

## 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


### Sony | Creators' App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sony-creators-app/id1616622856)

**Currently charting:** #172 Top Free · Photo & Video (US App Store)

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.

**Highlights:** Remote camera operation, Photo and video transfer, Cloud storage and management, Video editing with AI, Camera settings backup, Software updates

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 100 GB | $4.99 | per month |
| 500 GB | $9.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and easy photo transfers
- 👍 Useful remote camera control features
- 🤳 Convenient for self-portraits and practice

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Unreliable connectivity and frequent disconnections
- 🔒 Overly aggressive demands for full photo library access
- 🤯 Confusing and unintuitive user experience
- 🤖 Buggy and crash-prone app

**Reported bugs**

- Cannot connect to certain camera models
- Timestamps on imported photos are incorrect
- Frequent login issues and server errors

**Requested features**

- Add swipe gestures for photo browsing
- Allow selective photo access, not full library
- Improve GPS location tagging reliability
- Provide a dark mode option


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Stage Timer free?

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

### Is Sony | Creators' App free?

Sony | Creators' App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Stage Timer or Sony | Creators' App?

Stage Timer is rated higher. Stage Timer averages 4.5 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while Sony | Creators' App averages 3.9 from 2.3K ratings.

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