Comparison

SpeakerFocus 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

SpeakerFocus

Features
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SpeakerFocus keeps your presentations on track with a large countdown timer and integrated notes. Features: • Manage multiple presentations in one place • Large, color-coded countdown timer • Set custom durations for each presentation • Built-in notepad for speaker notes • Swipe-to-edit or delete presentations • Dark theme for low-light environments • Always-on screen during presentations • Auto-saves notes and timer settings Perfect for speakers, presenters, and meeting facilitators who need to manage multiple presentations while staying focused on their audience.

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

SpeakerFocus4 screens
OnStage Timer Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SpeakerFocus at none against OnStage Timer Pro's 1. OnStage Timer Pro's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and iOS requirement 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. OnStage Timer Pro sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $14.99 per year. SpeakerFocus asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SpeakerFocus ships an update every 2 weeks, OnStage Timer Pro every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
SpeakerFocus versus OnStage Timer Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpeakerFocusOnStage Timer Pro
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJarle HansenAndy Arevalo

In-app purchases

None

SpeakerFocus

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

OnStage Timer Pro

Subscriptions1
  • OnStage Timer Pro3 Days trial$14.991 Year

Questions

Is SpeakerFocus free?
SpeakerFocus is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is OnStage Timer Pro free?
OnStage Timer Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SpeakerFocus or OnStage Timer Pro have ads?
Neither SpeakerFocus nor OnStage Timer Pro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SpeakerFocus or OnStage Timer Pro?
SpeakerFocus ships an update every 2 weeks, and OnStage Timer Pro every 3 weeks. Most recently, SpeakerFocus was updated on October 30, 2026 and OnStage Timer Pro on October 24, 2026.

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