Comparison

ARRL magazines vs TimeToSpeak

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

Head to head
About

ARRL magazines

Access the monthly ARRL membership journal, QST, on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch. This publication offers news, construction projects, and tutorials for Amateur Radio enthusiasts. The digital version includes exclusive content not found in print.

Highlights
  • Monthly QST digital delivery
  • News and updates
  • Construction projects
  • Tutorials and guides
  • Exclusive digital content
Features
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If you're a member of ARRL, the national association for Amateur Radio, install this app and have QST, the ARRL membership journal, delivered to your iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch every month! QST entertains and informs with news, construction projects, tutorials and much more. That's why it is the most widely read Amateur Radio publication in the world. The digital version of QST goes even further with content not found in the printed journal. Privacy & Terms of Conditions: http://www.arrl.org/online-privacy-policy

About

TimeToSpeak

Features
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TimeToSpeak is a powerful remote-control presentation timer designed specifically for the classroom. Control a large, easy-to-read display from your iPhone or iPad while students focus on a clean, distraction-free timer. Display the timer on another iPad, an external screen (AirPlay or HDMI), or even a web browser—giving you complete flexibility in any classroom setup. Move freely around the room and manage time discreetly without interrupting speeches, debates, readings, or performances. Flexible Display Options Show the timer wherever your students need it: • Another iPad • External display (AirPlay or HDMI) • Web browser (via local network) No internet required. TimeToSpeak works on your local network or with Personal Hotspot for direct device connections. Simple, Discreet Control Stay in control without being distracting: • Start, stop, and reset from your device • Monitor time privately while students present • Keep your classroom flowing smoothly Three Essential Timing Modes Adapt to any classroom activity: • Stopwatch – count up • Countdown Timer – count down to zero • Time-of-Day Countdown – track time remaining until class ends Clear Visual Cues Help students manage pacing at a glance: • Large, highly readable display • Color-coded timing stages • Clean, distraction-free design Built by an experienced educator, TimeToSpeak is designed for real classroom use—prioritizing clarity, reliability, and ease of use when it matters most. Keep presentations on time while maintaining a calm, focused learning environment.

Screenshots

ARRL magazines4 screens
TimeToSpeak3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: ARRL magazines at Free against TimeToSpeak's $1.99. ARRL magazines also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). TimeToSpeak's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 8 months). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

ARRL magazines is free to download; TimeToSpeak costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ARRL magazines ships an update every 8 months, TimeToSpeak every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
ARRL magazines versus TimeToSpeak: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterARRL magazinesTimeToSpeak
PriceFree — better$1.99
Rating1.8 (265 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews12.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings265 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size137 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperARRL, American Radio Relay League, Inc.Bryan Fry

Bugs and requests

ARRL magazines

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Downloading issues causes app to freeze
  • Inconsistent behavior across devices
  • Disappearing downloaded content

Requested features

3 requests
  • Seamless integration with ARRL account
  • Ability to resume reading from last page
  • PDF export option

TimeToSpeak

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

ARRL magazines

No in-app purchases

None

TimeToSpeak

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ARRL magazines free?
ARRL magazines is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TimeToSpeak free?
TimeToSpeak costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do ARRL magazines or TimeToSpeak have ads?
Neither ARRL magazines nor TimeToSpeak shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ARRL magazines or TimeToSpeak?
ARRL magazines ships an update every 8 months, and TimeToSpeak every 2 weeks. Most recently, ARRL magazines was updated on November 1, 2026 and TimeToSpeak on October 31, 2026.

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