# Presentation Clock vs Timer for Rehearsal

The clearest difference is price: Timer for Rehearsal at Free against Presentation Clock's $0.99. Timer for Rehearsal also leads on rating (4.6 vs 4.3) and device support (6 vs 3). Presentation Clock's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and chart position (#128 vs unranked). On review sentiment, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Timer for Rehearsal is free to download; Presentation Clock costs $0.99 up front. Timer for Rehearsal sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Presentation Clock asks for nothing beyond the download.

Timer for Rehearsal holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 96 and 132 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 67% of Presentation Clock's written reviews are positive against 63% of Timer for Rehearsal's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Presentation Clock ships an update every 3 months, Timer for Rehearsal every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Presentation Clock | Timer for Rehearsal |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.3 (96 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/presentation-clock/id391324914/reviews) | **[4.6 (132 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timer-for-rehearsal-fin/id726213320/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 96 | **132** |
| Positive reviews | **67.0% of reviews** | 62.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#128** | — |
| Size | 1 MB | 12 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shawn Welch](https://appshunter.io/developer/356187276) | [Joseph Cieplinski](https://appshunter.io/developer/568723135) |

## What reviewers say

### Presentation Clock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/presentation-clock/id391324914)

**Currently charting:** #128 Top Paid · Utilities (US App Store)

This app provides a highly visible, customizable timer for public speaking and presentations. It features large, color-changing numbers to indicate time thresholds and can optionally provide audible or vibration alerts. The timer continues counting up past zero to show how much time has been exceeded.

**Highlights:** Customizable color thresholds, Large, easy-to-read display, Count up after zero, Audible and vibration alerts, Create and save multiple timers, Simple touch controls

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple, intuitive interface requiring no instructions
- 📱 Large, highly visible display readable from distance
- 🎨 Color-coded time warnings (green/yellow/red) easy to see peripherally
- ⏱️ Counts up after time expires showing overage duration
- 🔧 Customizable preset timers for different time allotments

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes and becomes unusable after recent updates
- 🐛 Display shows blank screen or missing numbers in newer iOS versions
- 👆 Touch targets for pause/reset buttons too small and inconsistent
- 🎨 Seven-segment LED font difficult to read from distance
- 🎨 Green and yellow colors hard to distinguish for colorblind users

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on launch or during use
- Numbers/display not visible on screen (blank/black screen)
- Incompatibility with iOS 8, 9, and newer versions
- Tap targets for controls too small and hard to activate
- Tap-to-pause label inconsistently appears and disappears

**Requested features**

- Apple Watch companion app support
- Ability to name individual timer presets
- More than three time warning segments
- Count-up mode option (instead of countdown)
- Background timer functionality with notifications


### 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 Clock free?

Presentation Clock costs $0.99, 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 Clock or Timer for Rehearsal?

Timer for Rehearsal is rated higher. Presentation Clock averages 4.3 out of 5 from 96 ratings, while Timer for Rehearsal averages 4.6 from 132 ratings.

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

Neither Presentation Clock nor Timer for Rehearsal shows ads.

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

Presentation Clock ships an update every 3 months, and Timer for Rehearsal every 6 weeks. Most recently, Presentation Clock was updated on October 12, 2026 and Timer for Rehearsal on October 6, 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.*