Comparison

Stage Timer vs Show Timer Pro

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β€” 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: β€’ Title: Savory All Access β€’ Length: 1 year β€’ Price: $39.99 per year and $4.99 per month (auto-renews) β€’ Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ β€’ Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1b2FQZ_HK2I_6ZBJhiaJw_Vii5aKW9D4dYjGfP9C8efU/edit?usp=sharing

About

Show Timer Pro

Features
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Show Clock Pro Turn your iPhone or iPad into a professional live performance timer built specifically for entertainers, speakers, touring acts, stage managers, and live events. Show Clock Pro helps you build, organize, time, and perform complete shows with a clean theatrical interface designed for real-world stage use. Features Build a library of routines with custom names, colors, durations, and notes Create complete running orders for different shows and events Save, archive, and reload entire shows instantly Large high-visibility stage timer for live performance Full-screen performance mode for onstage visibility Auto-advance routine tracking during performance Countdown or elapsed time display options Vibration alerts for timing checkpoints CSV import support for bulk routine setup Drag-and-drop sorting for routines and show order Beautiful theater-inspired dark interface designed for low-light environments Perfect for: Variety performers Comedians Speakers Magicians Jugglers Theater productions Corporate events Cruise ship entertainers School assemblies Live productions Whether you’re managing a 10-minute showcase or a full theatrical production, Show Clock Pro keeps your performance running smoothly and on time.

Screenshots

Stage Timer4 screens
Show Timer Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Stage Timer at Free against Show Timer Pro's $4.99. On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

Stage Timer is free to download; Show Timer Pro costs $4.99 up front. Stage Timer sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Show Timer Pro sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Stage Timer ships an update every 6 weeks, Show Timer Pro monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
Stage Timer versus Show Timer Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStage TimerShow Timer Pro
PriceFree β€” better$4.99
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksMonthly β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.617.6
Further details β€” not scored
Size27 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFenuku KekeliMark Neisser

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$24.99
1 purchases

Show Timer Pro

One-time1
  • Pro Show Control$9.99

Questions

Is Stage Timer free?
Stage Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Show Timer Pro free?
Show Timer Pro costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Do Stage Timer or Show Timer Pro have ads?
Neither Stage Timer nor Show Timer Pro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Stage Timer or Show Timer Pro?
Stage Timer ships an update every 6 weeks, and Show Timer Pro monthly. Most recently, Stage Timer was updated on October 10, 2026 and Show Timer Pro on October 5, 2026.

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