Comparison

Chouseisan vs SBL Cue Timer

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

Head to head
About

Chouseisan

This free scheduling app simplifies organizing events for both personal and professional use. Easily create event pages and share URLs to coordinate with guests, making it a top choice for smooth itinerary planning.

Highlights
  • Streamlines event scheduling
  • Organizes private and business events
  • Easy event page creation
  • Shareable event URLs
  • Large user base in Japan
Features
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Chouseisan is a free and easy to use scheduling application that streamlines scheduling. By streamlining scheduling, you can organize all kinds of events smoothly. ■ One of the largest scheduling services in Japan This is the official application of Chouseisan, one of the largest scheduling applications in Japan with over 8 million monthly active users. ■ Streamlines scheduling for all types of events The simple user experience makes it easy for anyone to use, and it can be used for a wide range of itinerary coordination from private to business situations. ■ Just share the URL with your guests to schedule an event. You can create an event page easily by simply entering the name of the event and possible dates. In addition, the URL of the event page can be shared with guests via chat, etc., for easy scheduling. ■ Completely free of charge Chouseisan is completely free of charge.

About

SBL Cue Timer

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SBL Cue Timer is a stage timer for concerts, recitals, weddings, talks, seminars, corporate events, streams, theater and dance. A big countdown and a timed run sheet show what is on now, what is next, and whether you are running behind or ahead. Show presenters their remaining time on a full-screen display, share the run screen with your crew, and send OSC to lights, sound and video, including GO for the matching QLab cue. RUN TIMER - Big remaining time. Colors warn when time is short or over - Each cue sheet row is one act. Start by time, right after the previous act, or manually - Turn on AUTO to move to the next act on schedule. Behind ("push") and ahead ("pull") are calculated for you - Tap -1 / +1 minute to adjust on the spot. Undo and redo supported - Messages: show "Please speed up" and more on performers' screens in one tap, and make them flash for 5 seconds - Full-screen performer display, readable from the wings. The host can dim it to 100%, 50%, 20% or blackout - Keyboard shortcuts (iPad, Mac, external keyboards): Space for NEXT, Cmd+. for STOP and more - Live Activity: remaining time and the current cue on the Lock Screen and Dynamic Island, even with the app closed - Notifications before each cue change and at its end time while the app is in the background SHARING AND SYNC - Anyone who enters a share code sees the same run screen live (viewing is free) - Your iPhone, iPad and Mac signed in to the same account sync show edits and the run instantly - Nearby sync: iPhone, iPad and Mac sync with each other even with weak internet (Local Network permission required) - Shares you joined stay in your show list so you can reopen them - Creating a share (hosting) requires Pro CREATE RUN SHEETS WITH AI - Turns a PDF, photo, Excel, CSV or text schedule into a cue sheet with start times and durations - Review and edit the result before you use it LIGHTING AND SOUND SYNC (OSC) - OSC controls lighting, audio and video gear and software - Sent when each act starts, so it works with QLab, Resolume, TouchDesigner, Bitfocus Companion and more (Pro) - QLab mode: when a cue starts, GO the QLab cue with the same number. Optional panic on STOP. Finds QLab on your network automatically WORKS OFFLINE Shows are stored on your device. Edit and run offline (sharing, sync, AI and restoring purchases need a connection). Export and import .showcue files too. FREE AND PRO Free: up to 3 shows and 2 sheets per show / editing, running, full screen and messages / watch a show with a share code Pro: unlimited shows and sheets / host sharing and nearby sync / OSC output and QLab mode / CSV import and export / AI creation with a monthly allowance included - Monthly or annual (annual costs the same as 9 months). New subscribers get a 2-week free trial - Pro 1 Day: all Pro features for 24 hours, no auto-renewal - Prices are in JPY, tax included. The price shown in the App Store applies AI CREDITS - Credits are uses for AI creation. Buy a pack of 5 or 10 in the app (also on the free plan) - Purchased credits never expire - Pro's monthly allowance is used first, then your credits - One use is spent when you tap "Create from this result". Retry up to 3 times for free if you don't like it SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION - Purchases and restoring purchases require sign-in (Apple, Google or email) - Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase - Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the period - Manage or cancel in Settings > your name > Subscriptions after purchase - Any unused portion of a free trial is forfeited when you purchase a subscription - Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ - Privacy Policy: https://showbuildlabs.com/privacy/ - Contact: support@showbuildlabs.com Show Build Laboratories (SBL) makes tools for people who work on the floor.

Screenshots

Chouseisan4 screens
SBL Cue Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Chouseisan at none against SBL Cue Timer's 5. SBL Cue Timer's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs fortnightly) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. SBL Cue Timer sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Chouseisan asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Chouseisan ships an update fortnightly, SBL Cue Timer every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Chouseisan versus SBL Cue Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterChouseisanSBL Cue Timer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (43 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings43 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 3 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS15.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size97 MB51 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMixtend Inc.Takashi Funama

In-app purchases

None

Chouseisan

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

SBL Cue Timer

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly14 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Pro Annual14 Days trial$34.991 Year
One-time3
  • AI Credits 5$0.99
  • Pro 1 Day$0.99
  • AI Credits 10$1.99

Questions

Is Chouseisan free?
Chouseisan is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SBL Cue Timer free?
SBL Cue Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Chouseisan or SBL Cue Timer have ads?
Both Chouseisan and SBL Cue Timer show ads.
Which is updated more often, Chouseisan or SBL Cue Timer?
Chouseisan ships an update fortnightly, and SBL Cue Timer every 3 days. Most recently, Chouseisan was updated on October 25, 2026 and SBL Cue Timer on October 24, 2026.

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