Comparison

The Presentation Timer vs TimerBar

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

Head to head
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.

About

TimerBar

This app provides a visual countdown and progress bar for presentations, meetings, and focus sessions. It offers basic timer functions for free, with optional advanced features available through a subscription.

Highlights
  • Visual countdown and progress bar
  • Adjustable duration (1 second to 6 hours)
  • Start, pause, resume, restart, stop controls
  • Light and dark display modes
  • Saved timer presets (subscription)
  • Countdown to a specific end time (subscription)
Features
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TimerBar puts a clear countdown and a live progress bar on your screen for presentations, meetings, rehearsals, and focus sessions. Start right away, for free: - Choose a duration from 1 second to 6 hours - Start, pause, resume, restart, and stop your timer - See your current clock or focus on the remaining time - Keep timer setup and controls visible when you need them - Use light or dark display mode TimerBar+ adds: - Saved, named timer presets - Countdown to a chosen end time - Personal progress colors and fonts TimerBar+ is an optional auto-renewing subscription. Available plans and any eligible free trial are shown in the app with your local price and billing period. The basic timer stays free. Terms of Use: https://www.asdftq.com/timerbar/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://www.asdftq.com/timerbar/privacy.html

Screenshots

The Presentation Timer4 screens
TimerBar4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: TimerBar at 5.0 against The Presentation Timer's 4.0. TimerBar also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 7 months). The Presentation Timer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). On price, ratings volume, 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. TimerBar sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. The Presentation Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

TimerBar holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

The Presentation Timer ships an update every 7 months, TimerBar every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
The Presentation Timer versus TimerBar: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThe Presentation TimerTimerBar
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGINGER DESIGN STUDIO, K.K.Hwechul Cho

Customer experience

The Presentation Timer

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

TimerBar

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

The Presentation Timer

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

TimerBar

Subscriptions2
  • TimerBar+ Monthly$0.991 Month
  • TimerBar+ Yearly7 Days trial$4.991 Year

Questions

Is The Presentation Timer free?
The Presentation Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TimerBar free?
TimerBar is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, The Presentation Timer or TimerBar?
TimerBar is rated higher. The Presentation Timer averages 4.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while TimerBar averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do The Presentation Timer or TimerBar have ads?
Neither The Presentation Timer nor TimerBar shows ads.
Which is updated more often, The Presentation Timer or TimerBar?
The Presentation Timer ships an update every 7 months, and TimerBar every 10 days. Most recently, The Presentation Timer was updated on November 3, 2026 and TimerBar on November 8, 2026.

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