Comparison

Event Timers vs Piping Engineer's Toolbox

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ€” 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

Piping Engineer's Toolbox

Features
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Piping Engineer's Toolbox delivers instant, reliable access to comprehensive dimensional, weight, and design data for 72 standard ASME piping components โ€” right at your fingertips. Trusted by engineers and companies worldwide, Piping Engineer's Toolbox has built its reputation on accuracy, consistency, and up-to-date technical data. The app provides detailed specifications aligned with the latest ASME standards, covering Metric, U.S. Customary, and Inch Fraction units across NPS and DN pipe sizes. From pipes and valves to flanges and fittings, Piping Engineer's Toolbox puts everything you need for engineering and field work in one place. Key Features: Extensive ASME specifications, including pipe dimensions (ASME B36.10M/19M-2004), flanges (ASME B16.5-2013), and fittings (ASME B16.9-2007) Full support for welded, threaded, and socket-welded fittings Detailed valve dimensions and weights for gate, globe, butterfly, check, and control valves Non-metallic rings, spiral wound gaskets, and RTJ rings for multiple flange types Complete weight data for pipes, flanges, and valves across various configurations Built for professionals in the piping and engineering industries, Pipedata combines precision, speed, and versatility in one intuitive, easy-to-navigate app. In-App Purchase: Lifetime Premium Privacy Policy: https://privacypolicy50.wordpress.com/privacy-policy-subscription/ Terms & Conditions: https://privacypolicy50.wordpress.com/terms-and-condition/

Screenshots

Event Timers4 screens
Piping Engineer's Toolbox4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Event Timers at Free against Piping Engineer's Toolbox's $4.99. Event Timers also leads on update cadence (every 4 months vs every 21 months). Piping Engineer's Toolbox's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3). On ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Event Timers is free to download; Piping Engineer's Toolbox costs $4.99 up front. Event Timers sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Piping Engineer's Toolbox asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Event Timers ships an update every 4 months, Piping Engineer's Toolbox every 21 months. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences ยท 5 level
Event Timers versus Piping Engineer's Toolbox: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEvent TimersPiping Engineer's Toolbox
PriceFree โ€” better$4.99
Positive reviews50.0% of reviewsโ€”
Update frequencyEvery 4 months โ€” betterEvery 21 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo โ€” better
MonetizationFreemiumโ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV โ€” betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS16.615.6 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size2 MB57 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHugo SchotmanAshvin Kevadiya

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Event Timers

Subscriptions3
  • Standard - Month$4.991 Month
  • Standard โ€“ 6 Months$25.996 Months
  • Standard โ€“ Yearly$35.991 Year
None

Piping Engineer's Toolbox

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Event Timers free?
Event Timers is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Piping Engineer's Toolbox free?
Piping Engineer's Toolbox costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Event Timers or Piping Engineer's Toolbox have ads?
Neither Event Timers nor Piping Engineer's Toolbox shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Event Timers or Piping Engineer's Toolbox?
Event Timers ships an update every 4 months, and Piping Engineer's Toolbox every 21 months. Most recently, Event Timers was updated on June 1, 2026 and Piping Engineer's Toolbox on September 19, 2026.

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