# Debate Timer vs Stacks

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Debate Timer at none against Stacks's 2. Debate Timer also leads on update cadence (every 11 days vs monthly). Stacks's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.6). On price, review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Stacks sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 3 months. Debate Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

Debate Timer ships an update every 11 days, Stacks monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Debate Timer | Stacks |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 11 days** | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 1 MB | 63 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | +4 | 4+ |
| Developer | [GEORGE MARK TURNER](https://appshunter.io/developer/1755596617) | [Lewis Hoy](https://appshunter.io/developer/1812196615) |

## What reviewers say

### Debate Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/debate-timer/id6741488565)

This app provides a simple timer for British Parliamentary debates, supporting 5 or 7-minute speeches. It offers visual cues at key speech intervals and an optional sound toggle for speakers or judges. A 15-second final time flash is also included.

**Highlights:** British Parliamentary debate timer, 5 or 7 minute speech support, Flash at start and end of POI, Flash at speech intervals, 15 second final time flash, Optional sound toggle

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Stacks

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stacks-language-flashcards/id6745429203)

Create flashcards from your own experiences and conversations. This app uses spaced repetition to help you remember vocabulary longer with less study. It supports over 100 languages and offers offline study capabilities.

**Highlights:** Create cards from stories and conversations, Spaced repetition system (FSRS), Offline study mode, Automatic translations, Supports over 100 languages, Romanization for select scripts, Clean, minimal interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Stacks+ Quarterly | $9.99 | per 3 months |
| Stacks+ Yearly | $27.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Debate Timer free?

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

### Is Stacks free?

Stacks is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do Debate Timer or Stacks have ads?

Neither Debate Timer nor Stacks shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Debate Timer or Stacks?

Debate Timer ships an update every 11 days, and Stacks monthly. Most recently, Debate Timer was updated on September 27, 2026 and Stacks on September 10, 2026.

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