Comparison

Event Timers vs PresiTimer

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

Head to head
About

Event Timers

Manage event schedules with multiple countdown, count-up, and clock timers. Ideal for presentations and performances, it offers visual cues and syncs across devices. A free version is available with limitations, while a subscription unlocks unlimited features.

Highlights
  • Multiple timer types (countdown, count-up, clock)
  • Event and schedule management
  • Full-screen display on external monitors
  • Automatic iCloud sync
  • Visual color cues for speakers
  • 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. 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

PresiTimer

This app helps you manage your presentation timing discreetly. It keeps your device's screen on and silent, allowing you to focus on your delivery without distracting sounds. Ideal for keeping track of your speaking time on stage.

Highlights
  • Silent operation
  • Always-on display
  • Discreet timing control
  • Suitable for stage use
  • Simple interface
Features
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A simple presentation timer. Place your phone or iPad into your field of view to keep the timing of your presentation under control. PresiTimer does not play any sounds. The display stays on during a presentation.

Screenshots

Event Timers4 screens
PresiTimer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Event Timers at 50% against PresiTimer's 25%. Event Timers also leads on device support (5 vs 2) and iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). PresiTimer's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 4 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 and PresiTimer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Event Timers ships an update every 4 months, PresiTimer every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Event Timers versus PresiTimer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEvent TimersPresiTimer
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.3 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews — better25.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—4 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAppseezIvo Maag

Customer experience

Event Timers

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

PresiTimer

All ratings4 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive25.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Event Timers

Subscriptions3
  • Standard - Month$4.991 Month
  • Standard – 6 Months$25.996 Months
  • Standard – Yearly$35.991 Year
1 purchases

PresiTimer

One-time1
  • PresiTimer Pro$1.99

Questions

Is Event Timers free?
Event Timers is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PresiTimer free?
PresiTimer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Event Timers or PresiTimer have ads?
Neither Event Timers nor PresiTimer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Event Timers or PresiTimer?
Event Timers ships an update every 4 months, and PresiTimer every 2 months. Most recently, Event Timers was updated on November 3, 2026 and PresiTimer on November 3, 2026.

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