Stage Timer vs Speech Cue
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Stage Timer
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.
- 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
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StageTimer is a powerful, versatile, and intuitive timer app designed for professionals, educators, event hosts, and performers who need precision timing for live events, presentations, conferences, and stage performances. With its sleek interface, robust functionality, and seamless multi-device connectivity, StageTimer helps you stay on track, manage your time efficiently, and ensure your events run smoothly. Whether you’re a teacher timing classroom activities, a presenter coordinating your speech, or an event organizer managing multiple timers across devices, StageTimer provides you with an elegant, customizable timing solution. Enjoy a large, easy-to-read timer display accompanied by interactive controls that let you start, pause, reset, and update your timer with just a few taps. Plus, thanks to its innovative multi-device connectivity, you can share timer sessions across several devices—keeping your entire team or audience perfectly synchronized no matter where they are. But StageTimer isn’t just about keeping time—it’s about enhancing your entire event experience. Use the fullscreen mode for a distraction-free view that’s ideal for large presentations, or set custom messages to display important cues or instructions directly on the timer screen. Every aspect of the app has been designed with both aesthetics and functionality in mind, ensuring that your timing experience is not only accurate but also visually appealing. StageTimer offers a rich settings menu that empowers you to tailor the app to your exact needs. Set your default duration, enable auto‑start for immediate timing, toggle between dark and light modes, or keep your screen on during critical moments. And for those who demand even more, our premium upgrade unlocks advanced features like multi‑device sharing, remote controls, custom themes, and audio alerts. With a one‑time payment, you can upgrade to premium—no recurring subscriptions, just professional-grade tools that are yours forever. Every detail of StageTimer is crafted to ensure a seamless and intuitive user experience. The user-friendly interface, paired with clear controls and flexible options, makes it simple to focus on your performance rather than fiddling with settings. Whether you’re preparing for a live stage performance, running a workshop, or simply managing everyday tasks, StageTimer is the perfect companion to keep you punctual and in control. Join thousands of satisfied users who have elevated their timing game. With StageTimer, you’re not just managing time—you’re mastering it. Key Features: • Precision Timer Display with a dynamic progress bar • Intuitive Start, Pause, and Reset Controls • Customizable Timer Duration (up to 1 hour for free users, 24 hours for premium) • Multi-Device Connectivity for Synchronized Timer Sessions • Fullscreen Mode for Distraction-Free Presentations • Custom Messaging for On-Screen Instructions • Advanced Settings including Dark Mode, Auto‑Start, and “Keep Screen On” • Premium Upgrade with a One‑Time Payment (No Subscription) • Remote Controls, Custom Themes, and Audio Alerts (Premium) • Sleek, User-Friendly Interface Designed for Professionals Download StageTimer today and experience the ultimate tool for managing your time. Whether you’re leading a classroom, staging a live performance, or orchestrating a large event, StageTimer ensures you’re always in control—and always on time. Your payment will be charged to your Apple ID account. In-app purchases are processed by Apple and are subject to their standard terms and conditions. By downloading StageTimer, you agree to Apple's End User License Agreement (available at https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/) as well as our Privacy Policy, which is available at https://mattcowlin.com/policies/privacy.html. Please review these terms carefully before making any purchase.
Speech Cue
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Speech Cue is a producer in your ear for talks, lectures and presentations. LEARN YOUR LINES Import your slides (PowerPoint or PDF). Your speaker notes become your script, or Speech Cue writes one in the style you choose. Say each slide from memory and see exactly which words you missed. Read along, then with prompts, then from memory. A coloured dot on every slide shows how well you know it. REHEARSE ALOUD Sam, your coach, listens to a whole run-through: what you skipped, where you rushed, where a line tripped you. Words you said twice are marked on the script as you go. Afterwards you get a written report: the script line by line, a coach's note on each line that gave you trouble, and the chance to hear how you said it, hear it said well, and say it again. GO LIVE On the day, put in your earbuds. As you finish each slide, Speech Cue says the first words of the next one, and nothing else, so you keep your flow. Dry up and tap HELP ME for your next line. Only you hear it; nobody in the room does. PRIVATE BY DESIGN No account. Your slides, reports and progress stay on your phone. Speech recognition for learning and rehearsing happens on the phone. A live presentation is never recorded. Rehearsal recordings are kept on your phone only, and you can turn them off. Speech Cue needs earbuds to speak cues, a microphone, and an internet connection for the AI features.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Speech Cue at none against Stage Timer's 1. Speech Cue also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 2 months). On price, ads, 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
Both are free to download. Stage Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Speech Cue asks for nothing beyond the download.
Stage Timer ships an update every 2 months, Speech Cue daily. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Stage Timer | Speech Cue |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.9 (16 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 12.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 16 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Daily — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 17 MB | 14 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | MSDC TECHNOLOGIES LTD | Li-shuo Liu |
In-app purchases
Stage Timer
- Stage Timer Pro$17.99
Speech Cue
No in-app purchases
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