DrakeEquation vs ShowTimer for Performers
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
DrakeEquation
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- Drake equation was first stated in year 1960 by Frank Drake who was the first to search for radio signals from extraterrestrial civilizations. - The equation calculates the number of civilizations in our galaxy with which communication might be possible. - Put in your own data in the equation and play around with these values and see the chance for a signal from a civilization in our galaxy.
ShowTimer for Performers
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This app is a simple timer that works to keep your show on time. Simply set the total time of your show, and the interval time (how many minutes you want to be be reminded have passed). Hit START when you start your show. Every time the interval time passes, it will vibrate in your pocket, adding an additional vibration every time the interval time passes. Once the Timer runs out, the app will vibrate continuously until you stop the timer! It will even play a chime if you need an audio cue! Works with the phone locked as well as on. Will also show you the stats via a live activity on your home screen! Stay on time, every time, with ShowTimer!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: DrakeEquation at $0.99 against ShowTimer for Performers's $19.99. ShowTimer for Performers's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 10 months). On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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
DrakeEquation costs $0.99 and ShowTimer for Performers $19.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
DrakeEquation ships an update every 10 months, ShowTimer for Performers every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | DrakeEquation | ShowTimer for Performers |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 — better | $19.99 |
| Update frequency | Every 10 months | Every 10 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 16.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | domesticusdevelop | AndEtc, Inc. |
In-app purchases
DrakeEquation
No in-app purchases
ShowTimer for Performers
No in-app purchases
Questions
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