Comparison

Event Timers vs StageCue 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

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

StageCue Timer

Features
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StageCue Timer is a speaker timer you can read from far away. Set it on the lectern or hold it up from the front row: the time left is all that is on the screen. THE WHOLE SCREEN IS THE CUE • Big digits inside a ring of green, yellow and red • The ring shows the time used and how close the next color is • The whole screen turns yellow as the end nears, then red when time is almost up • After zero, overtime keeps counting on red, so you know exactly how far over you are MADE FOR THE STAGE • While the timer runs, the controls leave the screen. One tap brings them back • Turn your device sideways and the digits fill the full width • The screen stays on while the timer runs • On iPhone, a vibration marks each color change • The time stays right even if you leave the app and come back READY IN SECONDS • Presets from 5 to 60 minutes • Any custom time up to 23:59:59 • Choose when the color changes: automatic (20% and 10% left) or fixed points such as 5:00 and 1:00 • Prefer a dark screen? Turn off Fill the Screen with Color, and only the ring and digits change color FOR TALKS, CLASSES AND MEETINGS Presentations, conference sessions, lessons, pitches, sermons, debates, wedding speeches and any time limit you need to keep. PRIVATE AND OFFLINE No account, no ads, no sign-in. The app works offline and keeps your settings on your device.

Screenshots

Event Timers4 screens
StageCue Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Event Timers at Free against StageCue Timer's $1.99. Event Timers also leads on device support (5 vs 2). StageCue Timer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3). On update cadence, ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Event Timers is free to download; StageCue Timer costs $1.99 up front. Event Timers sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. StageCue Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Event Timers ships an update every 4 months, StageCue Timer every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Ā· 5 level
Event Timers versus StageCue Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEvent TimersStageCue Timer
PriceFree — better$1.99
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 4 months — betterEvery 6 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAppseezManabi Mate LLC

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

StageCue Timer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Event Timers free?
Event Timers is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is StageCue Timer free?
StageCue Timer costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Event Timers or StageCue Timer have ads?
Neither Event Timers nor StageCue Timer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Event Timers or StageCue Timer?
Event Timers ships an update every 4 months, and StageCue Timer every 6 months. Most recently, Event Timers was updated on November 3, 2026 and StageCue Timer on November 5, 2026.

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