Comparison

LiveCue Timer vs 遠隔タイムキーパー

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

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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.

About

遠隔タイムキーパー

Features
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学会やシンポジウム、プレゼンテーションなどのイベント進行に特化した、遠隔操作型のタイムキーパーアプリです。 手元の端末を「リモコン」として使い、演台に置いた別端末のタイマーをコントロールできます。イベント運営の現場で求められる「確実な時間管理」と「登壇者へのスムーズな指示出し」を、極めてシンプルな操作で実現します。 アカウント登録などの煩雑な設定は不要で、2つのiOS端末を接続するだけですぐに使用可能です。 【主な機能】 ・デバイス連携による遠隔操作 iOS端末同士をペアリングし、離れた場所からタイマーをリアルタイムに操作・同期できます。 ・テキストメッセージ表示 タイマー画面に任意のテキストを送信できます。進行中に声が出せない環境でも、「質疑応答に移ってください」「巻きでお願いします」といった指示を登壇者へ的確に伝えられます。 ・柔軟な時間調整 タイマーの開始・停止・リセットといった基本操作に加え、実際の進行状況に応じた「+◯分」の延長や短縮が手元からワンタップで可能です。 ・視認性の高い画面デザイン 残り時間のカウントダウンに加え、経過時間のプログレスバーや「あと◯分」の通知表示を搭載。登壇者がパッと見て状況を把握できるように設計しています。 【想定される利用シーン】 ・学会、シンポジウム、学術会議の座長および運営 ・ピッチイベント、LT(ライトニングトーク)のタイムキーパー ・社内プレゼンやセミナーの進行管理 UIは無駄を省いたモノトーンで統一しており、フォーマルな会場や照明を落としたステージでも悪目立ちしません。現場のタイムキープ業務をシンプルに支えます。 ・本アプリは端末間のローカルネットワーク通信(Wi-Fi/Bluetooth)を利用するため、周囲の電波環境や端末の設定状況によって、通信が不安定になる、または切断される場合があります。 ・本アプリの使用、または正常に動作しなかったことによって生じたイベントの進行遅延、トラブル、およびあらゆる損害について、開発者は一切の責任を負いません。本番での運用の前には、必ず実際の会場や環境にて十分な接続・動作テストを行ってください。

Screenshots

LiveCue Timer4 screens
遠隔タイムキーパー2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: 遠隔タイムキーパー at none against LiveCue Timer's 1. 遠隔タイムキーパー also leads on iOS requirement (16.6 vs 18.6). On price, ads 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. LiveCue Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. 遠隔タイムキーパー asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
LiveCue Timer versus 遠隔タイムキーパー: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLiveCue Timer遠隔タイムキーパー
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.616.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperStartPort LLCTeruyuki Suyama

In-app purchases

1 purchases

LiveCue Timer

One-time1
  • LiveCue Timer Pro$2.99
None

遠隔タイムキーパー

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is LiveCue Timer free?
LiveCue Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is 遠隔タイムキーパー free?
遠隔タイムキーパー is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do LiveCue Timer or 遠隔タイムキーパー have ads?
Neither LiveCue Timer nor 遠隔タイムキーパー shows ads.

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