Comparison

PresiTimer vs ZAGNALS

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

Head to head
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.

About

ZAGNALS

Features
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ZAGNALS turns your iPhone or iPad into a professional visual display — instantly readable from across any room. SPEECH TIMER Keep any talk on time with a full-screen green-yellow-red signal. Set your minimum (green), target (yellow), and maximum (red) times — or tap a preset — then count up or down. A persistent G / Y / R letter shows alongside the color, so the cue is clear even to colorblind viewers. Optional beep and a per-session report included. Perfect for public-speaking practice, club meetings, debates, and contests. DISPLAY MESSAGES (CUE) Type any message and display it full-screen in large, bold text. Save up to 10 favorite messages and reuse them with a single tap. Perfect for cueing speakers, directing audiences, or communicating across a room without interruption. COUNTDOWN TIMER Run a countdown with visual and audio alerts. Two-minute warning, 30-second strobe, and completion alerts keep everyone on schedule. CLOCK DISPLAY Show the current time in a large format clock — ideal for keeping sessions on track without anyone needing to check their phone. DESIGNED FOR DISTANCE Every element is sized and calibrated for visibility at 3 meters (10 feet). High-contrast color for any lighting condition. NO SUBSCRIPTION. NO ACCOUNT. NO ADS. One purchase. Works completely offline.

Screenshots

PresiTimer4 screens
ZAGNALS4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: PresiTimer at Free against ZAGNALS's $4.99. ZAGNALS's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.0). On update cadence, 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

PresiTimer is free to download; ZAGNALS costs $4.99 up front. PresiTimer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. ZAGNALS asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PresiTimer ships an update every 2 months, ZAGNALS every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
PresiTimer versus ZAGNALS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPresiTimerZAGNALS
PriceFree — better$4.99
Rating4.3 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews25.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIvo MaagGary Seiler

In-app purchases

1 purchases

PresiTimer

One-time1
  • PresiTimer Pro$1.99
None

ZAGNALS

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PresiTimer free?
PresiTimer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ZAGNALS free?
ZAGNALS costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do PresiTimer or ZAGNALS have ads?
Neither PresiTimer nor ZAGNALS shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PresiTimer or ZAGNALS?
PresiTimer ships an update every 2 months, and ZAGNALS every 5 weeks. Most recently, PresiTimer was updated on November 3, 2026 and ZAGNALS on October 31, 2026.

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