Comparison

Schiriuhr vs LiveCue Timer

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

Head to head
About

Schiriuhr

Features
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Schiriuhr is the professional timer app for referees — designed to run entirely on your Apple Watch, so you never have to look away from the field. As a referee, a plain stopwatch isn't enough. Schiriuhr was built to start and stop game time and track both teams' scores at once, without ever taking your eyes off the pitch. FEATURES • Precise Timing — High-precision countdown timer for game time and periods, accurate to the second. • Score Tracking — Tap a team's segment to record a goal. Double-tap or long-press to instantly undo the last entry. • Period Management — Period indicator (P1 / HT / P2) always visible. An HT button appears automatically after the first period. • Built for Any Sport — Designed with handball in mind, but period durations and break times are freely adjustable for ice hockey, water polo, or any sport you referee. • Penalty Card Tracking — Record Yellow Cards, 2-Minute Penalties, Red Cards, and Red+Blue Cards directly on your wrist, each timestamped. Yellow cards are automatically capped at 3 per team. • Digital Crown Time Adjustment — Pause the timer and rotate the Digital Crown to adjust remaining game time on the fly — perfect for stoppage time and referee decisions. • Always-On Display — The watch face stays active and readable throughout the entire match. • Game Summary — After the final whistle, an automatic summary shows the final score, match configuration, and full game log. • Resume Match — Open Schiriuhr and tap "Continue" — your last match picks up right where you left off, even after a watch restart. • Haptic Feedback — Feel every interaction with precise haptic feedback, plus a strong triple-pulse warning 30 seconds before the final whistle. • Watch Face Complications — Live score and timer right on your watch face via WidgetKit complications and the Smart Stack widget. No third-party trackers. Built by a referee, for referees.

About

LiveCue Timer

This professional timer app is designed for live events, stage shows, and presentations. It offers features like external monitor output, Apple Watch sync, and operation lock to ensure smooth operation during live productions. Easily manage countdowns, count-ups, and display remaining time for performers and audiences.

Highlights
  • External monitor output
  • Apple Watch sync
  • Live Activity support
  • Operation lock
  • Passcode protection
  • Preset storage
  • Post-end count-up
Features
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A professional timer for live streaming, stage, and presentations. External monitor output, PiP, Apple Watch sync, Live Activity, operation lock, and passcode protection. Built around the workflows of real production environments. --- Designed for event staff, streamers, instructors, hosts, and backstage crews. Operation lock prevents accidental touches that lose time during live shows. Post-end count-up visualizes overtime in red. Purpose-built presets — every feature is sharpened for actual on-site needs. At a glance, anyone can see the remaining time, so both hosts and performers can focus on the show without watching the clock. --- Key features [Display] - Full-screen large display — readable from the back of the venue - External monitor output — supports HDMI adapter / AirPlay - Multiple themes including light, dark, and high contrast [Time] - Switch between count-down, count-up, and clock display - Post-end count-up — visualizes how many minutes you are over - Continued [to HH:MM] readout after the timer ends [Organize] - Preset storage — 5 presets (Free) / 5 groups × 5 = up to 25 presets (Pro) - Custom sound import - Japanese / English UI - iPhone / iPad support --- Pro unlocks more capability for on-site needs [NEW · v4.0.0] - Preset Groups A–E — manage up to 25 presets across scenes such as live shows, rehearsal, streaming, and recording. Switch groups with one tap. - Custom group names — name A–E to match your workflow (e.g., "Live," "Stream," "Lecture"). - iPhone landscape preset editing redesigned with a 2-column layout. [v3.0.0 – v3.2.1] - SideClock — check the current time while the timer is running, with no effect on the external display. - Live Activity — show remaining time on the Lock Screen and Dynamic Island. - Apple Watch sync — control the timer and check remaining time from your wrist. [On-site safety] - Operation lock — prevent accidental taps during operation - Passcode protection — fully block unintended operations during live shows [Pro-level details] - Picture-in-Picture (PiP) — show remaining time and the current clock in a corner while using other apps - ±1 minute buttons during operation for instant adjustment - Auto-restart after count-down completes - Create count-up presets - External display customization (font size, progress bar, and more) Pro is available as an in-app purchase and can be upgraded at any time. * As features expand, Pro will increase from 500 yen to 700 yen with the next update. --- Used in the field for - Event and conference flow management - Live streaming / recording segment timing - Seminars, lectures, and lightning talks - Stage and performance remaining-time sharing - Meetings and workshops time-keeping - Broadcast / MC duration management --- Compatibility - iOS / iPadOS (latest version recommended) - Apple Watch sync: watchOS-compatible model required - Live Activity: compatible device and OS required - External display output: compatible adapter / AirPlay environment required --- Support For questions or requests, please contact us via the in-app contact form or the developer. We will continue improving the app based on the voices of professionals in the field. LiveCue Timer is the timer for everyone who supports flow with time.

Screenshots

Schiriuhr4 screens
LiveCue Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: LiveCue Timer at every 2 days against Schiriuhr's every 4 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. Schiriuhr sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and LiveCue Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Schiriuhr ships an update every 4 weeks, LiveCue Timer every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Schiriuhr versus LiveCue Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSchiriuhrLiveCue Timer
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeksEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMarkus BucherStartPort LLC

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Schiriuhr

One-time1
  • Schiriuhr Premium$1.99
1 purchases

LiveCue Timer

One-time1
  • LiveCue Timer Pro$2.99

Questions

Is Schiriuhr free?
Schiriuhr is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is LiveCue Timer free?
LiveCue Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Schiriuhr or LiveCue Timer have ads?
Neither Schiriuhr nor LiveCue Timer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Schiriuhr or LiveCue Timer?
Schiriuhr ships an update every 4 weeks, and LiveCue Timer every 2 days. Most recently, Schiriuhr was updated on October 11, 2026 and LiveCue Timer on October 5, 2026.

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