Comparison

Event Timers vs Event Speaker 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

Event Speaker Timer

This app helps manage speaking engagements by providing a synchronized timer across multiple devices. It ensures speakers stay on track during presentations.

Highlights
  • Synchronized timer
  • Multi-device support
  • Presentation management
  • Event timing
Features
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Event Timer that could sync between multiple devices.

Screenshots

Event Timers4 screens
Event Speaker Timer3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Event Timers at 50% against Event Speaker Timer's 0%. Event Speaker Timer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 4 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. Event Timers sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Event Speaker Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Event Timers ships an update every 4 months, Event Speaker Timer fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Event Timers versus Event Speaker Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEvent TimersEvent Speaker Timer
PriceFreeFree
Rating—3.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TViPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac
Requires iOS16.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB34 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperHugo SchotmanQuestwork Consulting Limited

Customer experience

Event Timers

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

Event Speaker Timer

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
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

Event Speaker Timer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Event Timers free?
Event Timers is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Event Speaker Timer free?
Event Speaker Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Event Timers or Event Speaker Timer have ads?
Neither Event Timers nor Event Speaker Timer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Event Timers or Event Speaker Timer?
Event Timers ships an update every 4 months, and Event Speaker Timer fortnightly. Most recently, Event Timers was updated on June 1, 2026 and Event Speaker Timer on September 20, 2026.

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