Comparison

Rift Valley Timer vs Segment Timer

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

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About

Rift Valley Timer

This app provides a distraction-free countdown timer experience. Create and manage groups of sequential timers with customizable alerts and visual cues. Choose from multiple display styles for optimal visibility.

Highlights
  • Sequential timer groups
  • Customizable sounds and vibration
  • Flexible timer editing
  • Multiple display styles
  • Gesture and toolbar controls
  • Visual alerts with color cues
Features
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RiVal.T is a powerful, distraction-free countdown timer app. Create and manage groups of sequential timers, each with customizable sounds, vibration, and visual alerts. The app features: Sequential Timer Groups: Organize timers into groups that run one after another, with optional transition beeps and customizable alarms for each group. Drag and drop timers between these groups. Flexible Timer Editing: Set start, warning, and final thresholds for each timer, with intuitive picker wheels for hours, minutes, and seconds. Instantly see which phase you’re in with green, yellow, and red color cues. Three Distinct Timer Displays: Choose between a retro numeric LED, a circular progress donut, or a traffic light-style display, all designed for maximum visibility and minimal distraction. Gesture and Toolbar Controls: Start, pause, rewind, or fast-forward timers with simple gestures or an optional on-screen toolbar, making the app perfect for both quick access and hands-free operation. RiVal.T brings clarity and precision to your timing needs, whether you’re on stage, in the gym, or managing complex routines.

About

Segment Timer

This app synchronizes with a physical LED timer to manage multiple timed segments for practices and games. It offers full control over segment lengths, session duration, and provides clear, high-visibility displays for coaches and teams. Streamline your training and events with precise timekeeping.

Highlights
  • Connect to physical LED timer
  • Manage multiple timed segments
  • Monitor total session duration
  • Save and reuse segment configurations
  • Switch between countdown and pause/resume modes
  • User-friendly interface with large fonts
  • Customizable alerts and sound prompts
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Take your practices and games to the next level with the Microframe Sports Segment Timer app—the perfect companion to your Microframe Segment Timer LED Digital Timer. Designed to make time tracking effortless and precise, this versatile app allows you to set up and manage multiple segments, monitor total session duration, and keep everyone on your team fully informed of the current status. Our Segment Timer app ensures you have complete control and clarity over all timing details, whether intense training sessions, scrimmages, or official match play. Key Features 1. Full Control of Your Microframe Segment Timer o Seamlessly connect to your physical Microframe Segment Timer. o Adjust segments, reset the clock, and switch between timers with a tap. o Enjoy an intuitive interface designed for quick changes on the fly. 2. Flexible Segments & Easy Setup o Configure multiple segments (e.g., warm-up, drills, cool-down) within a single session. o Save and reuse segment configurations to simplify regular practice schedules. o Instantly change segment lengths, ensuring adaptable timing for any sport or activity. 3. High Visibility LED Timer Synchronization o Sync the app with your LED Segment Timer, featuring large, bright 6" digits for full-time and segment display, alongside a bold 12" timer. o Keep athletes, coaches, and spectators informed at a glance, thanks to the 30"x36" frame and eye-catching display. 4. Versatile Timer Modes o Switch between countdown segments or pause/resume modes to match your training or game requirements. o Manage elapsed time, segment transitions, and breaks—all from one comprehensive interface. 5. Ideal for Coaches and Teams o Boost your practice efficiency by organizing and clearly displaying each drill or segment. o Keep every player or staff member in sync, reducing confusion and boosting productivity. o Trust the timer for official matches or local tournaments, ensuring fairness and accuracy. 6. User-Friendly Interface o Designed with simplicity in mind, you can focus on the action instead of fumbling with settings. o Large, easy-to-read fonts and clear icons help you make quick changes, even mid-session. o Customizable alerts and sound prompts keep everyone aware of upcoming segment transitions. 7. Reliable Performance & Support o Engineered by Microframe Sports, a leader in LED digital displays and sports timing solutions. o Count on responsive customer service and regular app updates to enhance your experience. o Enjoy a stable connection via Bluetooth and RF communication (Bluetooth for programming and RF for remote control). From youth leagues to professional training camps, the Microframe Sports Segment Timer app elevates your timing precision and streamlines your sessions. Say goodbye to disorganized practices and miscommunications, and say hello to perfectly timed drills, accurate game clocks, and well-coordinated events. Get Started Today Download the Microframe Sports Segment Timer app to begin customizing your sessions and revolutionize how you track practice segments and game time. Our synchronized displays keep everyone on the same page, so you can focus on what matters most—improving practice efficiency and enjoying the sport you love. ________________________________________ Note: This app requires a compatible Microframe Segment Timer LED Digital Timer to unlock its full functionality.

Screenshots

Rift Valley Timer4 screens
Segment Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Segment Timer at Free against Rift Valley Timer's $1.99. Segment Timer also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). Rift Valley Timer's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 1.0) and ratings volume (3 vs 1). On ads, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Segment Timer is free to download; Rift Valley Timer costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Rift Valley Timer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Rift Valley Timer versus Segment Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRift Valley TimerSegment Timer
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better1
Update frequencyFortnightly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS17.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB24 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRift Valley Software, Inc.Microframe Corp

Customer experience

Rift Valley Timer

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Segment Timer

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

Rift Valley Timer

No in-app purchases

None

Segment Timer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Rift Valley Timer free?
Rift Valley Timer costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Segment Timer free?
Segment Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Rift Valley Timer or Segment Timer?
Rift Valley Timer is rated higher. Rift Valley Timer averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Segment Timer averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Rift Valley Timer or Segment Timer have ads?
Neither Rift Valley Timer nor Segment Timer shows ads.

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