Comparison

Stage Timer vs Remote Stage Timer

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

Head to head
About

Stage Timer

Features
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Stay organized, stay on time, and never miss a cue with Stage Timer—the ultimate countdown timer and schedule tracker designed for stage performers, event professionals, and anyone who needs to manage their time efficiently. Key Features: • Real-Time Countdown: See exactly how much time is left in your current meeting, performance, or event. • Next Event Overview: Always be prepared with a clear view of what’s coming up next. • Room Availability Display: Place Stage Timer outside your meeting room to show when it will be available again. • Calendar Integration: Sync seamlessly with your existing calendar to keep everything in one place. • Customizable Alerts: Set reminders to ensure you stay on track and wrap up on time. • Intuitive Design: A sleek, minimalist interface designed for focus during live events, meetings, or presentations.

About

Remote Stage Timer

This app helps presenters stay on schedule by providing a remotely controllable timer. It can be set up on multiple devices on the same Wi-Fi network, with visual cues for approaching deadlines and customizable end-of-countdown actions.

Highlights
  • Remote control functionality
  • Single app for control and display modes
  • Visual deadline warnings (Yellow/Red)
  • Customizable end-of-countdown actions
  • Multiple display support
  • Countdown and count-up modes
Features
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Remote Stage Timer is a free countdown system for live events—worship services, conferences, classrooms, and productions. Use one app on every device. On each device, choose Control (operator) or Display (stage screen). Switch anytime with the gear icon. How it works • Put all devices on the same Wi‑Fi network • Enter the same Room Code so your session stays private • Set one device as Control and the rest as Displays • Devices usually find each other within a few seconds A common setup Use an iPhone or Mac as Control, and iPads (or phones) as Displays where presenters can see them—or a discreet phone on a podium controlled from offstage. Warnings Yellow and red thresholds (in minutes) help presenters see when time is running out. When the countdown ends After a brief flash at 00:00, choose what happens next: • None — stay on 00:00 • Count Up — show overtime so everyone knows how far past the limit • Flash — flash 00:00 in red until you stop it • Clock — switch to the current time Also included • Multiple Displays from one Control • Adjust the time while the countdown is running • Font size control for stage readability • Always-on dark interface; screen stays awake during use • Space bar Start/Stop on Mac Works on iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Timing runs entirely on your local network—no account and no internet required for a session.

Screenshots

Stage Timer4 screens
Remote Stage Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Remote Stage Timer at none against Stage Timer's 4. Remote Stage Timer also leads on iOS requirement (16.6 vs 18.1). On price, ads and device support 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. Stage Timer sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Remote Stage Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Stage Timer versus Remote Stage Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStage TimerRemote Stage Timer
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequency—Every 4 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS18.116.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRobin NapRicky Gore

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Stage Timer

One-time4
  • Small Croissant$2.99
  • Two Croissants$4.99
  • Croissant & Jam$7.99
Show 1 more
  • Breakfast$14.99
None

Remote Stage Timer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Stage Timer free?
Stage Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Remote Stage Timer free?
Remote Stage Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Stage Timer or Remote Stage Timer have ads?
Neither Stage Timer nor Remote Stage Timer shows ads.

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