Comparison

XDiscovery vs Show Timer Pro

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

Head to head
About

XDiscovery

Features
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XDiscovery finds the devices around your iPhone. The All tab searches Bluetooth and the local network together. Type in the search field to narrow the list. Bluetooth rows show the device name, signal bars, and the reading in dBm. Wi-Fi rows show the device name, its address, and the Bonjour service. The Bluetooth tab lists nearby Bluetooth devices. Named devices and the full count are shown at the top. Unnamed devices can be shown or hidden. Open a device to see a live ten-bar signal meter and the services and values it exposes, including battery level when the device provides it. The Wi-Fi tab browses Bonjour services on the local network. Pick a service type, then a device, to see its address and the details it advertises. Groups keeps the devices you care about. My Devices is ready to use, and you can add more groups. Add a device from its row or from its detail screen. While a saved device is nearby, its row is highlighted. Bluetooth devices in a group show live signal strength. XDiscovery only looks. It does not pair with devices, change their settings, or send commands. Groups stay on this iPhone.

About

Show Timer Pro

Features
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Show Clock Pro Turn your iPhone or iPad into a professional live performance timer built specifically for entertainers, speakers, touring acts, stage managers, and live events. Show Clock Pro helps you build, organize, time, and perform complete shows with a clean theatrical interface designed for real-world stage use. Features Build a library of routines with custom names, colors, durations, and notes Create complete running orders for different shows and events Save, archive, and reload entire shows instantly Large high-visibility stage timer for live performance Full-screen performance mode for onstage visibility Auto-advance routine tracking during performance Countdown or elapsed time display options Vibration alerts for timing checkpoints CSV import support for bulk routine setup Drag-and-drop sorting for routines and show order Beautiful theater-inspired dark interface designed for low-light environments Perfect for: Variety performers Comedians Speakers Magicians Jugglers Theater productions Corporate events Cruise ship entertainers School assemblies Live productions Whether you’re managing a 10-minute showcase or a full theatrical production, Show Clock Pro keeps your performance running smoothly and on time.

Screenshots

XDiscovery3 screens
Show Timer Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: XDiscovery at Free against Show Timer Pro's $4.99. XDiscovery also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). Show Timer Pro's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 30 months). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

XDiscovery is free to download; Show Timer Pro costs $4.99 up front. Show Timer Pro sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. XDiscovery asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

XDiscovery ships an update every 30 months, Show Timer Pro monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences Β· 2 level
XDiscovery versus Show Timer Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterXDiscoveryShow Timer Pro
PriceFree β€” better$4.99
Update frequencyEvery 30 monthsMonthly β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 β€” better17.6
Further details β€” not scored
Size1 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTaehyuk KwonMark Neisser

In-app purchases

None

XDiscovery

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Show Timer Pro

One-time1
  • Pro Show Control$9.99

Questions

Is XDiscovery free?
XDiscovery is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Show Timer Pro free?
Show Timer Pro costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Do XDiscovery or Show Timer Pro have ads?
Neither XDiscovery nor Show Timer Pro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, XDiscovery or Show Timer Pro?
XDiscovery ships an update every 30 months, and Show Timer Pro monthly. Most recently, XDiscovery was updated on October 30, 2026 and Show Timer Pro on October 28, 2026.

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