Comparison

Timer Manager vs Stage Timer

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

Head to head
About

Timer Manager

Features
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Any activity that a timer is needed can be configured on the app. One test timers to start. Chose timber time ( days-hours-minutes-seconds) Chose number of cycles. Chose the picture to be showed Chose the melody to be played Chose the chime between cycles and the final alarm. Create infinite steps Classify your activity: game, gym, cooking, lab, sport, fitness, general, medical, recipe, classroom, work, rest, drill, video script, theater scrip, comodoro, pechakucha. Easy editing Follow the initial screen-shoots features. You can find how to cook a paella !! Timer can last up to 50 years... this app will test your device durability !!!! Enjoy it !!!!

About

Stage Timer

Features
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The Ultimate Stage Timer for Every Scenario Whether you're presenting, teaching, coaching, or working out Stage Timer helps you stay perfectly on time. Create customizable multi-stage timers with sounds, colors, full-screen display, and more. Subscription Details: • Title: Savory All Access • Length: 1 year • Price: $39.99 per year and $4.99 per month (auto-renews) • Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ • Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1b2FQZ_HK2I_6ZBJhiaJw_Vii5aKW9D4dYjGfP9C8efU/edit?usp=sharing

Screenshots

Timer Manager4 screens
Stage Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Stage Timer at every 6 weeks against Timer Manager's every 6 months. Stage Timer also leads on iOS requirement (17.6 vs 26.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Timer Manager sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Stage Timer sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Timer Manager ships an update every 6 months, Stage Timer every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Timer Manager versus Stage Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTimer ManagerStage Timer
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.017.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size147 MB27 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJuan FullanaFenuku Kekeli

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Timer Manager

One-time3
  • Donation and Extra TIMER$0.99
  • 5 Stepper Timers$2.99
  • Infinite Stepper Timers$6.99
4 purchases

Stage Timer

Subscriptions3
  • All Access – Weekly$4.997 Days
  • All Access for a month$4.991 Month
  • All Access for a year$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • All Access for Lifetime$99.99

Questions

Is Timer Manager free?
Timer Manager is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Stage Timer free?
Stage Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Timer Manager or Stage Timer have ads?
Neither Timer Manager nor Stage Timer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Timer Manager or Stage Timer?
Timer Manager ships an update every 6 months, and Stage Timer every 6 weeks. Most recently, Timer Manager was updated on September 23, 2026 and Stage Timer on September 26, 2026.

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