Comparison

Stage Timer vs OnStage Timer Pro

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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The Ultimate Stage Timer for Every Scenario Whether you're presenting, teaching, coaching, or working out Stage Timer helps you stay perfectly on time. Create customizable multi-stage timers with sounds, colors, full-screen display, and more. Subscription Details: • Title: Savory All Access • Length: 1 year • Price: $39.99 per year and $4.99 per month (auto-renews) • Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ • Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1b2FQZ_HK2I_6ZBJhiaJw_Vii5aKW9D4dYjGfP9C8efU/edit?usp=sharing

About

OnStage Timer Pro

This app provides a professional countdown timer for speakers and presenters, featuring large, readable displays with smart color cues. It includes templates for various speech types, rehearsal tools with delivery scores, and external display options.

Highlights
  • Large, readable countdown display
  • Smart stage color cues (green, yellow, red)
  • Ready-to-use templates for various speeches
  • Rehearsal and speech coaching with delivery score
  • Podium mode for landscape viewing
  • Apple Watch and Live Activities integration
  • External display support
Features
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OnStage Timer Pro — Professional Stage Timer + Speech Coach The all-in-one timer for speakers, presenters, and performers. Plan it, rehearse it, then nail your timing on stage. LARGE, READABLE COUNTDOWN A full-screen countdown visible from across the room — minutes, seconds, and percentage remaining at a glance. SMART STAGE COLORS Green, yellow, and red cues keep you on pace without thinking about it. READY-TO-USE TEMPLATES (NEW) One tap to set up the right timing for Toastmasters speeches, TED-style talks, sermons, panels, webinars, and lightning talks. REHEARSAL & SPEECH COACH (NEW) Practice your talk and get a Delivery Score — pace (words per minute), filler words, and timing — with progress trends so you improve every session. PODIUM MODE (NEW) Turn your phone to landscape, set it on the lectern, and glance down at a clean, giant countdown. APPLE WATCH & LIVE ACTIVITIES Control the timer from your wrist with haptic cues. See it on the Lock Screen and Dynamic Island. EXTERNAL DISPLAY Show the timer on a connected screen or iPad for the whole room. ALSO INCLUDED - Custom presets and themes - Overtime tracking - Sound and haptic alerts - Encouraging stage messages Perfect for keynotes, Toastmasters, sermons, conferences, classrooms, and performances. Privacy Policy: https://andyarevalo.com/privacy.html Terms of Service: https://andyarevalo.com/terms.html Support: https://andyarevalo.com/support.html — — — Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://andyarevalo.com/privacy.html Support: https://andyarevalo.com/support.html

Screenshots

Stage Timer4 screens
OnStage Timer Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: OnStage Timer Pro at every 2 weeks against Stage Timer's every 6 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and OnStage Timer Pro sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $14.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Stage Timer ships an update every 6 weeks, OnStage Timer Pro every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on July 20, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Stage Timer versus OnStage Timer Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStage TimerOnStage Timer Pro
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS17.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFenuku KekeliAndy Arevalo

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Stage Timer

Subscriptions3
  • All Access – Weekly$4.997 Days
  • All Access for a month$4.991 Month
  • All Access for a year$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • All Access for Lifetime$99.99
1 purchases

OnStage Timer Pro

Subscriptions1
  • OnStage Timer Pro3 Days trial$14.991 Year

Questions

Is Stage Timer free?
Stage Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is OnStage Timer Pro free?
OnStage Timer Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Stage Timer or OnStage Timer Pro have ads?
Neither Stage Timer nor OnStage Timer Pro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Stage Timer or OnStage Timer Pro?
Stage Timer ships an update every 6 weeks, and OnStage Timer Pro every 2 weeks. Most recently, Stage Timer was updated on July 20, 2026 and OnStage Timer Pro on September 22, 2026.

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