Comparison

Event Timers vs The Presentation Timer

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

Head to head
About

Event Timers

This app helps manage event timing by displaying countdowns and schedules for presenters and staff. It offers various timer types and visual cues, with cross-device syncing. A free version is available with limitations, while a subscription unlocks unlimited features.

Highlights
  • Countdown timers
  • Count to timer
  • Count up timers with color signals
  • Event schedules
  • Full-screen display on external monitors
  • iCloud syncing
  • Timer Actions Log
Features
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Display timers at your events. Show presenters, performers and event staff how much time is left. Each event can have multiple schedules. Each item on a schedule can contain a countdown timer, count to timer, count up timer or show a clock. Perfect for Toastmasters meetings! The count up timers with colored backgrounds (green for minimum, yellow for target, red for maximum time) make it easy to signal speakers. Hide the timer digits to show just the colors, and use the Timer Actions Log to track all speaker times. On iOS Devices, the timer can be shown full-screen on external displays (with option to turn this off), while the built-in display can be used for controls and editing schedules. Full-screen views are also available on Mac, iPad and Apple TV. Events and schedules automatically sync between devices using the same iCloud account. (Requires an active internet connection.) == Get started with the free version == The App is free for up to 5 Timers in one Schedule and one Event. Get unlimited Events, Schedules and Schedule Items with a subscription. == Subscription Pricing And Terms == Event Timers offers three auto-renewing subscription options: $4.99 per month $26.00 per 6 months (that is less than $4.35 per month) $36.00 per year (that is $3 a month) These prices are for United States customers. Pricing in other countries may vary and actual charges may be converted to your local currency depending on the country of residence. The subscription will automatically renew unless turned off in your iTunes Account Settings at least 24 hours before the current period ends. You can go to your iTunes Account settings to manage your subscription and turn off auto-renew. Your iTunes Account will be charged when the purchase is confirmed. Read the terms and conditions here: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Read the privacy policy here: https://eventtimers.app/privacy-policy/

About

The Presentation Timer

This app offers a simple and beautiful timer experience for presentations. It features stopwatch and timer modes, a full-screen display for audience visibility, and an "Auto Bell" function to alert you at set intervals with customizable sounds.

Highlights
  • Stopwatch mode
  • Timer mode
  • Full-screen display
  • Auto Bell function
  • Customizable bell sounds
Features
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We stripped away unnecessary elements and focused on simplicity, beauty, and ease of use. Main functions ● Equipped with two modes : Stopwatch / Timer When you want to know how long it will actually take to practice your presentation, use the Stopwatch mode. And use a timer to measure the time of the actual presentation. ● Full screen display to support the presenter When you want to inform the presenter of the remaining time from the audience during the presentation, you can turn your iPhone or iPad screen sideways to maximize the time display. ● "Auto Bell" function that automatically rings the bell at the specified time When you want to ring the bell few minutes before the end of the presentation, you can ring the bell automatically with this function. Also, you can set the bell sound as you like.

Screenshots

Event Timers4 screens
The Presentation Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Event Timers at 50% against The Presentation Timer's 0%. Event Timers also leads on device support (4 vs 2). The Presentation Timer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3). On price, update cadence, ads and iOS requirement 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. Event Timers sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. The Presentation Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Event Timers ships an update every 4 months, The Presentation Timer every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and June 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Event Timers versus The Presentation Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEvent TimersThe Presentation Timer
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 months — betterEvery 7 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.616.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHugo SchotmanGINGER DESIGN STUDIO, K.K.

Customer experience

Event Timers

Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

The Presentation Timer

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Event Timers

Subscriptions3
  • Standard - Month$4.991 Month
  • Standard – 6 Months$25.996 Months
  • Standard – Yearly$35.991 Year
None

The Presentation Timer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Event Timers free?
Event Timers is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is The Presentation Timer free?
The Presentation Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Event Timers or The Presentation Timer have ads?
Neither Event Timers nor The Presentation Timer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Event Timers or The Presentation Timer?
Event Timers ships an update every 4 months, and The Presentation Timer every 7 months. Most recently, Event Timers was updated on June 1, 2026 and The Presentation Timer on June 11, 2026.

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