Timeline vs DebateCue
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
Timeline
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2 minutes until you need to leave the house. Everyone's rushing around. The dog needs walking, lunches need packing, and somehow your keys have mysteriously vanished. Again. Sound familiar? Even for the best of us, getting things done with your family or group can be a bit chaotic! ***Timeline is built to tame the chaos.*** It gives you: โข Shared countdown timers that flex with real life - extend or shorten any task with one tap โข Notifications for everyone when a task begins or ends - with checkpoints for longer tasks so no one falls behind โข Real-time indicators of who's active in the app so you'll always know whoโs seen the latest updates โข Saved routines you can create once and run anytime with a single tap
DebateCue
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DebateCue is a focused debate and speech timer for rounds where every second matters. Start with common formats for Public Forum, Lincoln-Douglas, Policy/CX, and speech presentations, then run speeches, crossfire, prep banks, and overtime from one clear screen. The app is designed for debaters, coaches, judges, speech students, and practice partners who need a reliable timer without accounts or setup. Features: - Debate presets for Public Forum, Lincoln-Douglas, and Policy/CX - Speech and presentation timing mode - Prep time banks with quick controls - Overtime visibility for close rounds - Local settings and timer state - Offline-first design with no account required DebateCue is not affiliated with any debate league, tournament, school, or speech organization. Presets are common editable defaults and should be checked against the rules for your event. Privacy Policy: https://debatecue.netlify.app/privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Timeline at none against DebateCue's 3. Timeline also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (14.0.0 vs 17.0). On price and ads there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. DebateCue sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Timeline asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Timeline | DebateCue |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days | โ |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No โ better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod โ better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 14.0.0 โ better | 17.0 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 44 MB | 32 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Anthony Labs LLC | Starter Studio, Inc. |
In-app purchases
Timeline
No in-app purchases
DebateCue
- DebateCue Premium Weekly3 Days trial$2.997 Days
- DebateCue Premium Monthly$4.991 Month
- DebateCue Premium Yearly$24.991 Year
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