# Stage Timer vs PromptBook

The clearest difference is review sentiment: PromptBook at 100% against Stage Timer's 13%. PromptBook also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.9) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 months). Stage Timer's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs paid) and ratings volume (16 vs 3). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Stage Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and PromptBook sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

PromptBook holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Stage Timer has 16 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 13% of Stage Timer's written reviews are positive against 100% of PromptBook's.

Stage Timer ships an update every 2 months, PromptBook every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Stage Timer | PromptBook |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stage-timer/id6463024839/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/promptbook/id6760601185/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **16** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 12.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 17 MB | 22 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.6** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MSDC TECHNOLOGIES LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/433388086) | [James Appleby](https://appshunter.io/developer/1885244547) |

## What reviewers say

### Stage Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stage-timer/id6463024839)

This app provides precise timing for live events, presentations, and performances. It offers a clear display, intuitive controls, and multi-device synchronization to keep everyone on track. Enhance your event management with customizable features and a sleek interface.

**Highlights:** Precision timer display with progress bar, Intuitive start, pause, and reset controls, Multi-device synchronized timer sessions, Fullscreen mode for presentations, Customizable messages on screen, Advanced settings like dark mode and auto-start

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Stage Timer Pro | $17.99 | one-time |


### PromptBook

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/promptbook/id6760601185)

This professional tool allows stage managers and theatre technicians to import scripts, mark cues with precision, and annotate using Apple Pencil. It facilitates the creation of complete prompt books and offers real-time collaboration features for theatre production teams.

**Highlights:** Precision cue marking with text snapping, Color-coded cue lists for departments, Apple Pencil annotation and drawing, Configurable page layouts and reader line, PDF and CSV export options, Real-time collaboration with shared sessions, iCloud sync across devices

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Promptbook Pro | $24.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Stage Timer free?

Stage Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is PromptBook free?

PromptBook is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Stage Timer or PromptBook?

PromptBook is rated higher. Stage Timer averages 3.9 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while PromptBook averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Stage Timer or PromptBook have ads?

Neither Stage Timer nor PromptBook shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Stage Timer or PromptBook?

Stage Timer ships an update every 2 months, and PromptBook every 5 days. Most recently, Stage Timer was updated on October 8, 2026 and PromptBook on October 15, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*