# Stage Timer vs StudioTimer

The clearest difference is update cadence: StudioTimer at every 9 days against Stage Timer's every 6 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Stage Timer sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and StudioTimer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Stage Timer ships an update every 6 weeks, StudioTimer every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Stage Timer | StudioTimer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 9 days** |
| Size | 27 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Fenuku Kekeli](https://appshunter.io/developer/1822419894) | [聪 毕](https://appshunter.io/developer/1869023871) |

## What reviewers say

### Stage Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stage-timer-performance-timer/id6749248385)

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| All Access – Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| All Access for a month | $4.99 | per month |
| All Access for a year | $39.99 | per year |
| All Access for Lifetime | $24.99 | one-time |


### StudioTimer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/studiotimer-time-billing-pro/id6757833386)

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| StudioTimer Pro Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| StudioTimer Pro | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Stage Timer free?

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

### Is StudioTimer free?

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

### Do Stage Timer or StudioTimer have ads?

Neither Stage Timer nor StudioTimer shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Stage Timer or StudioTimer?

Stage Timer ships an update every 6 weeks, and StudioTimer every 9 days. Most recently, Stage Timer was updated on October 28, 2026 and StudioTimer on October 25, 2026.

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