Length vs Timekept
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Length
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Turn your device into a ruler and measure small distances in either imperial inches or metric cm and convert any value between the two units. Features: - inch/cm converter for any arbitrary value - tap and drag the line to snap to multiple values of 0.05in (left side) or 0.1cm (right side) - supports the iPad Pro, iPad Mini and all iPhones - support for the iPad multitasking (split view..)
Timekept
This app provides a simple, distraction-free timer for debates. It helps speakers and adjudicators manage speech times with visual cues and optional alerts, preventing phone lockouts. Supports a wide range of international debate formats.
- Simple debate timer interface
- Prevents phone screen lock
- Color-coded time indicators
- Optional sound, vibration, and flash alerts
- Supports numerous international debate styles
- Designed for speakers and adjudicators
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Timekept helps you focus on speech and debate, not keeping time. Designed for competitors, judges, coaches, and timekeepers, it provides a clear iPhone and iPad timer for rounds that need precise speech, prep, crossfire, and cross-examination timing. Track prep banks, protected time, crossfires, replies, and speeches nearing their close with clear color cues and optional sound, vibration, and flash alerts. Timekept supports common debate and public speaking formats, including: - US forensics styles such as Public Forum, Lincoln-Douglas, Public Policy, Congressional Debate, Big Questions, American Parliamentary, IPDA, NPDA, APDA, and Karl Popper. - British Parliamentary, World Schools, Australs, Asian Parliamentary, OPD, Paris V, Irish Times, and Dutch Parliamentary. - Canadian Parliamentary and CUSID variations. - Public speaking formats such as Toastmasters and Pechakucha.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Timekept at every 2 months against Length's every 11 months. Length's advantage is price ($0.99 vs $2.99) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 26.0). On 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
Length costs $0.99 and Timekept $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Length ships an update every 11 months, Timekept every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Length | Timekept |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 — better | $2.99 |
| Rating | — | 4.5 (17 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 95.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 17 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 11 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 34 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Piet Jonas | Philip Belesky |
In-app purchases
Length
No in-app purchases
Timekept
No in-app purchases









