Comparison

Ridge PF Debate Timer vs DebateCue

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

Head to head
About

Ridge PF Debate Timer

This application provides a customizable timer specifically designed for Public Forum Debate rounds. It includes preset timers for various debate segments and a preparation timer for both teams, all updated to current Forensic League standards.

Highlights
  • Preset timers for debate rounds
  • Crossfire and summary timers
  • Final focus timer
  • Prep timer for teams
  • Updated Forensic League times
Features
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This is a debate timer for Public Forum Debate. It includes a set timer for cases, crossfires, summaries, and final focuses. It also includes a prep timer for both teams. All times are updated to current Forensic League times.

About

DebateCue

Features
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DebateCue is a focused debate and speech timer for rounds where every second matters. Start with common formats for Public Forum, Lincoln-Douglas, Policy/CX, and speech presentations, then run speeches, crossfire, prep banks, and overtime from one clear screen. The app is designed for debaters, coaches, judges, speech students, and practice partners who need a reliable timer without accounts or setup. Features: - Debate presets for Public Forum, Lincoln-Douglas, and Policy/CX - Speech and presentation timing mode - Prep time banks with quick controls - Overtime visibility for close rounds - Local settings and timer state - Offline-first design with no account required DebateCue is not affiliated with any debate league, tournament, school, or speech organization. Presets are common editable defaults and should be checked against the rules for your event. Privacy Policy: https://debatecue.netlify.app/privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Ridge PF Debate Timer3 screens
DebateCue3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Ridge PF Debate Timer at none against DebateCue's 3. Ridge PF Debate Timer also leads on iOS requirement (8.0 vs 17.0). On price, 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. DebateCue sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Ridge PF Debate Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Ridge PF Debate Timer versus DebateCue: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRidge PF Debate TimerDebateCue
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (14 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews77.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings14 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS8.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size0 MB32 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJackson13.infoStarter Studio, Inc.

In-app purchases

None

Ridge PF Debate Timer

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

DebateCue

Subscriptions3
  • DebateCue Premium Weekly3 Days trial$2.997 Days
  • DebateCue Premium Monthly$4.991 Month
  • DebateCue Premium Yearly$24.991 Year

Questions

Is Ridge PF Debate Timer free?
Ridge PF Debate Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is DebateCue free?
DebateCue is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Ridge PF Debate Timer or DebateCue have ads?
Neither Ridge PF Debate Timer nor DebateCue shows ads.

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