# Presentation Timer vs Timer for Rehearsal

The clearest difference is rating: Timer for Rehearsal at 4.6 against Presentation Timer's 2.6. Timer for Rehearsal also leads on update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 18 months) and ratings volume (132 vs 8). Presentation Timer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 18.0). On price, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Timer for Rehearsal sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Presentation Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

Timer for Rehearsal holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Timer for Rehearsal has 132 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 62% and 63% positive.

Presentation Timer ships an update every 18 months, Timer for Rehearsal every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and July 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Presentation Timer | Timer for Rehearsal |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.6 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/presentation-timer/id291171573/reviews) | **[4.6 (132 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timer-for-rehearsal-fin/id726213320/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 8 | **132** |
| Positive reviews | 62.1% of reviews | **62.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 18 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 2 MB | 12 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Takuya Murakami](https://appshunter.io/developer/290776110) | [Joseph Cieplinski](https://appshunter.io/developer/568723135) |

## What reviewers say

### Presentation Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/presentation-timer/id291171573)

A straightforward timer designed for presentations. Set multiple bell alerts and observe color changes as time progresses. Supports both count-up and count-down modes, with manual bell ringing and screen rotation.

**Highlights:** Multiple bell timings, Color-changing timer, Manual bell ringing, Count-up/count-down modes, Screen rotation support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Timer for Rehearsal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timer-for-rehearsal-fin/id726213320)

This app provides a discreet timer for live performances and events. It uses color changes and custom messages to signal time limits without distracting the audience. Ideal for speakers, presenters, and event organizers to manage schedules effectively.

**Highlights:** Discreet visual time warnings (color changes), Customizable warning times and messages, Overtime counter, Gesture-controlled interface, Count up or down timer, Siri Shortcut support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Access | $0.99 | per month |
| Yearly Access | $9.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Unlock | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Presentation Timer free?

Presentation Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Timer for Rehearsal free?

Timer for Rehearsal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Presentation Timer or Timer for Rehearsal?

Timer for Rehearsal is rated higher. Presentation Timer averages 2.6 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Timer for Rehearsal averages 4.6 from 132 ratings.

### Do Presentation Timer or Timer for Rehearsal have ads?

Neither Presentation Timer nor Timer for Rehearsal shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Presentation Timer or Timer for Rehearsal?

Presentation Timer ships an update every 18 months, and Timer for Rehearsal every 6 weeks. Most recently, Presentation Timer was updated on September 23, 2026 and Timer for Rehearsal on July 29, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*