Comparison

Debate Timer vs Improval Record

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

Head to head
About

Debate Timer

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
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British Parliamentary debate timer. 5 or 7 minute speeches. Flash at the start and end of POI and at time. 15 second final time flash included. Optional sound toggle for Judging or Speaker timing.

About

Improval Record

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Improval Record is a companion app for GP trainees and healthcare professionals, designed to securely record consultations for reflection and supervisor feedback. With a focus on privacy and simplicity, the app allows you to: β€’ Record video or audio of consultations β€’ Automatically upload recordings to secure, encrypted storage β€’ Ensure recordings are deleted from the device after upload β€’ Access and share recordings securely via the Improval web platform Additional features: β€’ Example patient consent template included β€’ Clear information on data privacy and security Important notes: β€’ Recordings are not viewable on the device, and are not backed up to iCloud or stored in the Photos app. β€’ An Improval account is required to use the app. β€’ Subscription required for continued use after a 7-day free trial. Improval is committed to supporting reflective learning in healthcare training through safe and compliant technology. By using this app, you agree to Apple’s standard End User License Agreement: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Debate Timer2 screens
Improval Record4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Improval Record at 16.0 against Debate Timer's 18.6. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Debate Timer ships an update every 11 days, Improval Record every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 7 level
Debate Timer versus Improval Record: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDebate TimerImproval Record
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews100.0% of reviewsβ€”
Update frequencyEvery 11 daysEvery 8 days β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeβ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.616.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size1 MB1 MB
Age rating+44+
DeveloperGEORGE MARK TURNERImproval

In-app purchases

None

Debate Timer

No in-app purchases

None

Improval Record

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Debate Timer free?
Debate Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Improval Record free?
Improval Record is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Debate Timer or Improval Record have ads?
Neither Debate Timer nor Improval Record shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Debate Timer or Improval Record?
Debate Timer ships an update every 11 days, and Improval Record every 8 days. Most recently, Debate Timer was updated on September 27, 2026 and Improval Record on September 19, 2026.

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