BellForSpeech vs OnTime
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
BellForSpeech
This utility app provides a simple and intuitive speech timer with large, easy-to-tap buttons. It visually indicates elapsed time and specific milestones with color cues and optional bell sounds. Users can customize timers or use it as a desktop bell.
- Large, easy-to-tap buttons
- Visual elapsed time display
- Color-coded time indicators (red, yellow, green)
- Optional bell sound alerts
- Customizable timer creation
- Desktop bell functionality
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A simple speech timer, easy to use. Just select a timer from the list and tap the start button. Advantages: - Big sized buttons are easy to tap. - Tells you the elapsed time by text and progress arc. - Tells you the specific time by ringing a bell or showing red, yellow, green color. - The bell can be silenced. - You can add new timers to the list or revise the time settings. - Works as a desktop bell. - Introductory video is available. Please be noted: - Advertisements will be displayed. - Your review will be greatly appreciated.
OnTime
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The green / yellow / red speech timer that matches the official timing system used by Toastmasters clubs, debate teams, and speech contests. OnTime gives you ready-made presets for every speaking role. CLUB & CONTEST-READY TIMING • Green / yellow / red signals (minimum, warning, maximum) • Built-in presets: Ice Breaker, Table Topics, Evaluation, and more • Color-blind mode with shape indicators • Large, high-contrast display readable across the room MEETING MODE • Queue every speaker for a full meeting • Timer auto-configures for each role • One tap to advance, with a Timer Report at the end TALK-TIME TRACKER • Tap each person as they speak and watch a live speaking-balance bar • Get a "Who Spoke How Much" summary to keep meetings fair Works fully offline. No account, no sign-up. OnTime is an independent app and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Toastmasters International. "Toastmasters" is a registered trademark of Toastmasters International, referenced here descriptively. — — — 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
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BellForSpeech at none against OnTime's 3. BellForSpeech also leads on iOS requirement (14.1 vs 17.0). OnTime's advantage is ads (none vs shown). 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. OnTime sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. BellForSpeech asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | BellForSpeech | OnTime |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | — | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 14.1 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 22 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Mitsugu Yamagata | Andy Arevalo |
In-app purchases
BellForSpeech
No in-app purchases
OnTime
- Weekly Pro$1.997 Days
- Monthly Pro$4.991 Month
- Yearly Pro3 Days trial$14.991 Year








