# The Presentation Timer vs Podium

The clearest difference is ads: Podium at none against The Presentation Timer's shown. Podium also leads on monetization model (free vs ad-supported). The Presentation Timer's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for The Presentation Timer against 5.0 for Podium. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | The Presentation Timer | Podium |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-presentation-timer-simple/id6741099357/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/podium-presentation-timer/id6776671795/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Size | 32 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Vida Apps Incorporated](https://appshunter.io/developer/1580682451) | [AnchorApps.io](https://appshunter.io/developer/1891479172) |

## What reviewers say

### The Presentation Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-presentation-timer-simple/id6741099357)

Manage your presentation time with customizable alerts and visual cues. Set timers up to 999 minutes, configure bell rings for different intervals, and adjust colors for easy time tracking. Save multiple presets for various speaking scenarios.

**Highlights:** Customizable timer up to 999 minutes, Configurable bell alerts, Multiple preset timer configurations, Adjustable number and background colors, Visual time remaining indicator

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Podium

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/podium-presentation-timer/id6776671795)

This app helps speakers stay on track during presentations by providing a visual countdown with color-coded zones. It offers multiple display options, including a full-screen podium view, Apple Watch integration, and Lock Screen Live Activities.

**Highlights:** Timed talk segments, Full-screen podium view, Apple Watch app, Lock Screen Live Activity, Dynamic Island integration, Color-coded time zones

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is The Presentation Timer free?

The Presentation Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Podium free?

Podium is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, The Presentation Timer or Podium?

The Presentation Timer and Podium are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do The Presentation Timer or Podium have ads?

The Presentation Timer shows ads; Podium does not.

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