Comparison

Upstream™ Essentials vs OnStage Timer Pro

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

Head to head
About

Upstream™ Essentials

Features
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IOGEAR UpStream™ Essentials Software FOR USE WITH THE IOGEAR UpStream Pro Dual Video Capture Adapter (GUV322) All the essentials you need to personalize and brand your livestream! UpStream™ Essentials is everything you need to personalize your livestream, right at your fingertips. Control and edit scenes to fully customize dual-camera livestreams in real-time for a broadcast level finish that is ready to stream to any online video platform. The Essentials of UpStream Essentials: Direct Your Stream Remotely Set up your camera gear and direct your show via your smartphone from anywhere Storyboard-Like Management Quick, smooth transitions for professional-level broadcasts during live events Intuitive Scene Editor Eight customizable scene presets for video layouts Chroma Key Effect Effortlessly change your video background to make live broadcasts even more engaging Superb Audio Management View audio sources and mix to perfection ensuring your viewers interact with an active broadcast

About

OnStage Timer Pro

This app provides a professional countdown timer for speakers and presenters, featuring large, readable displays with smart color cues. It includes templates for various speech types, rehearsal tools with delivery scores, and external display options.

Highlights
  • Large, readable countdown display
  • Smart stage color cues (green, yellow, red)
  • Ready-to-use templates for various speeches
  • Rehearsal and speech coaching with delivery score
  • Podium mode for landscape viewing
  • Apple Watch and Live Activities integration
  • External display support
Features
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OnStage Timer Pro — Professional Stage Timer + Speech Coach The all-in-one timer for speakers, presenters, and performers. Plan it, rehearse it, then nail your timing on stage. LARGE, READABLE COUNTDOWN A full-screen countdown visible from across the room — minutes, seconds, and percentage remaining at a glance. SMART STAGE COLORS Green, yellow, and red cues keep you on pace without thinking about it. READY-TO-USE TEMPLATES (NEW) One tap to set up the right timing for Toastmasters speeches, TED-style talks, sermons, panels, webinars, and lightning talks. REHEARSAL & SPEECH COACH (NEW) Practice your talk and get a Delivery Score — pace (words per minute), filler words, and timing — with progress trends so you improve every session. PODIUM MODE (NEW) Turn your phone to landscape, set it on the lectern, and glance down at a clean, giant countdown. APPLE WATCH & LIVE ACTIVITIES Control the timer from your wrist with haptic cues. See it on the Lock Screen and Dynamic Island. EXTERNAL DISPLAY Show the timer on a connected screen or iPad for the whole room. ALSO INCLUDED - Custom presets and themes - Overtime tracking - Sound and haptic alerts - Encouraging stage messages Perfect for keynotes, Toastmasters, sermons, conferences, classrooms, and performances. Privacy Policy: https://andyarevalo.com/privacy.html Terms of Service: https://andyarevalo.com/terms.html Support: https://andyarevalo.com/support.html — — — Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://andyarevalo.com/privacy.html Support: https://andyarevalo.com/support.html

Screenshots

Upstream™ Essentials4 screens
OnStage Timer Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Upstream™ Essentials at none against OnStage Timer Pro's 1. Upstream™ Essentials also leads on iOS requirement (10.0 vs 17.0). OnStage Timer Pro's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 months). On price, ads 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

Both are free to download. OnStage Timer Pro sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $14.99 per year. Upstream™ Essentials asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Upstream™ Essentials ships an update every 5 months, OnStage Timer Pro every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Upstream™ Essentials versus OnStage Timer Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUpstream™ EssentialsOnStage Timer Pro
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS10.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size68 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIOGEAR, Inc.Andy Arevalo

In-app purchases

None

Upstream™ Essentials

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

OnStage Timer Pro

Subscriptions1
  • OnStage Timer Pro3 Days trial$14.991 Year

Questions

Is Upstream™ Essentials free?
Upstream™ Essentials is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is OnStage Timer Pro free?
OnStage Timer Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Upstream™ Essentials or OnStage Timer Pro have ads?
Neither Upstream™ Essentials nor OnStage Timer Pro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Upstream™ Essentials or OnStage Timer Pro?
Upstream™ Essentials ships an update every 5 months, and OnStage Timer Pro every 2 weeks. Most recently, Upstream™ Essentials was updated on October 10, 2026 and OnStage Timer Pro on September 22, 2026.

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