Comparison

PlayFadePause vs Chronoflows

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

Head to head
About

PlayFadePause

Control theatrical audio with complex sound cues from your mobile device. Play multiple sounds simultaneously, crossfade between tracks, and manage show files easily. Ideal for small-scale productions, rehearsals, and conferences.

Highlights
  • Simultaneous multi-sound playback
  • Seamless crossfading between cues
  • Networked cue firing via OSC
  • Adjustable sound effect fades
  • Infinite or timed looping
  • Import audio from various sources
  • Exportable show files
Features
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At last theatrical audio control for situations where you can't afford (or can't fit) a laptop - now free for one show file, and also free to import shared show files. Now fully free! Making full use of all the features of your device, PlayFadePause allows you to run a complete show with complex sound cues, all from the press of a simple GO button. Features include - Play multiple sound cues at the same time, at different (preset) volumes - Easily crossfade between cues without creating multiple fade cues - Fire cues over a network using OSC - Fade running sound effects up or down, automatically stopping the cue when the fade is complete if required - Loop sound effects infinitely, or for a certain number of times. - Easily crossfade between two tracks - Adjust in and out times for play cues - Set and fade the pan and speed of tracks - Set cues to auto follow, with delays if required - Import audio from your iTunes library, from email attachments, from dropbox or from other PlayFadePause show files - Export show files as a bundle (including all audio files) through the standard iOS share interface - Manage show files in an easy to use interface - Set the app to force the device's volume to remain at full while the app is running - Stop the device from sleeping while the app is active - De-bounce guard to avoid double tapping Go Perfect for running small scale shows, for using in rehearsals or for conferences PlayFadePause is free for one show, with an In App Purchase available to unlock unlimited shows and sharing features

About

Chronoflows

Features
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Chronoflows is a beautifully designed clock, timer, and stopwatch app built to stay on your screen. Whether you're timing a workout, managing cooking intervals, or just want an elegant desk clock, Chronoflows keeps everything visible at a glance. ALWAYS-ON DISPLAY Unlike your default clock app, Chronoflows is designed to keep your screen on. Set it on your desk, kitchen counter, or nightstand and always know the time. Portrait and landscape modes adapt to however you set up your device. TIMERS & STOPWATCHES The free version comes with three preset timers (1, 5, and 10 minutes) and a stopwatch — everything you need to get started. Each timer lives in its own circular bubble with a live progress ring so you can see status at a glance. Tap to start, tap to pause. PORTRAIT & LANDSCAPE Rotate your device and Chronoflows adapts instantly. Portrait mode stacks your timers vertically with a large sidebar clock. Landscape mode arranges them in a grid around a beautiful analog face. Use whichever fits your setup. UNLOCK EVERYTHING WITH CHRONOFLOWS PREMIUM Take full control for just $1.99/year: - Dark mode and automatic system theme matching - Custom timer durations — set any length you want - Add as many timers and stopwatches as you need - Drag and drop to reorder your layout - Labels for your timers and stopwatches PERFECT FOR - Kitchen timers while cooking - Workout and interval timing - Desk or nightstand clock - Board games and turn timers - Presentations and meetings - Classrooms and study sessions Download Chronoflows and turn your iPhone into the clock it was always meant to be.

Screenshots

PlayFadePause1 screens
Chronoflows4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Chronoflows at none against PlayFadePause's 1. PlayFadePause's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 26.0). On price and ads 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. PlayFadePause sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Chronoflows asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
PlayFadePause versus Chronoflows: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPlayFadePauseChronoflows
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews70.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS12.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB27 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRichard WilliamsonJiggle Byte

In-app purchases

1 purchases

PlayFadePause

One-time1
  • Save Shows$2.99
None

Chronoflows

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PlayFadePause free?
PlayFadePause is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Chronoflows free?
Chronoflows is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do PlayFadePause or Chronoflows have ads?
Neither PlayFadePause nor Chronoflows shows ads.

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