Comparison

OnStage Timer Pro vs ShowWeaver

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

Head to head
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

About

ShowWeaver

Features
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ShowWeaver is the production book that actually runs the show. Build multi-day schedules, program cue-by-cue rundowns, then go live — with your whole crew following along in real time. Built by a live event producer for the people who make shows happen: production managers, show callers, stage managers, technical directors, and the crews behind corporate events, conferences, worship services, and festivals. PLAN EVERY DETAIL • Multi-day event schedules with a drag-and-drop timeline • Fixed and floating activities, milestones, and buffer times that recalculate automatically • Venues, rooms, and locations attached to every activity • Day and activity tags to organize by track, department, or type PROGRAM THE RUNDOWN • Cue-by-cue rundowns with automatic timing math — start times, durations, and show length that stay honest • Custom columns for whatever your show needs: audio, video, lighting, graphics, talent notes • Attach files, links, and scripts right where the operator needs them • Assign cues to specific crew members and departments • Version history — snapshot a rundown before rehearsal, restore it when the client changes their mind again RUN THE SHOW LIVE • Call the show from your phone: GO, WRAP, hold, and time adjustments in real time • Every connected device follows along — the current cue, what's next, and where the show stands • Live timing shows exactly how far ahead or behind you're running • Live Activities put the running show on your lock screen KEEP THE CREW ALIGNED • Invite your team with a link — they see their assignments the moment they join • Departments, roles, and named positions that carry cue assignments • Personalized reports: every crew member gets a rundown of just their cues • Notifications for invitations and responses, so nobody misses the call time SHARE THE SHOW • Polished PDF exports: full rundowns, day-of schedules, and crew-specific reports • Public share links — hand a client or vendor a read-only rundown, no account needed • Calendar subscription feeds your events straight into Apple Calendar BUILT FOR PRODUCTION COMPANIES • Multiple workspaces for multiple clients or ministries • Event templates — build your show format once, reuse it every time • Workspace branding with your colors and logo • Face ID app lock for shows that aren't public yet ShowWeaver is free to download. Your organization sets up your workspace and invites you — open the app, enter your invitation code, and you're on the team. Your show is already in your head. Put it somewhere your whole crew can follow.

Screenshots

OnStage Timer Pro4 screens
ShowWeaver4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ShowWeaver at none against OnStage Timer Pro's 1. OnStage Timer Pro's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence and ads 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. ShowWeaver asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

OnStage Timer Pro ships an update every 2 weeks, ShowWeaver every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
OnStage Timer Pro versus ShowWeaver: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOnStage Timer ProShowWeaver
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB27 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAndy ArevaloShowWeaver, LLC

In-app purchases

1 purchases

OnStage Timer Pro

Subscriptions1
  • OnStage Timer Pro3 Days trial$14.991 Year
None

ShowWeaver

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is OnStage Timer Pro free?
OnStage Timer Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ShowWeaver free?
ShowWeaver is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do OnStage Timer Pro or ShowWeaver have ads?
Neither OnStage Timer Pro nor ShowWeaver shows ads.
Which is updated more often, OnStage Timer Pro or ShowWeaver?
OnStage Timer Pro ships an update every 2 weeks, and ShowWeaver every 9 days. Most recently, OnStage Timer Pro was updated on October 8, 2026 and ShowWeaver on October 4, 2026.

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