Comparison

LiveCue Timer vs SmoothDrive

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

Head to head
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.

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SmoothDrive

Features
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車に置いた「コップの水」をこぼさないように走る。 SmoothDrive は、同乗者が思わず眠ってしまうような、揺れの少ない上品な運転を目指すためのアプリです。 iPhone のセンサーで加速・ブレーキ・カーブの揺れを測り、350ml のコップに入れた 300ml の水がどれだけ揺れ、どれだけこぼれたかで運転を見える化します。 ■ コップの水で、揺れがひと目で分かる ・水面が加減速やカーブに合わせてリアルに揺れます ・縁の赤いラインは 0.3G、黄色いラインは 0.15G の目安 ・コップの代わりに、真上から見た「Gボール」表示にも切り替えられます ■ 走行ごとにスムーズ度を採点 ・揺れの変化の大きさと、急な操作の回数から 100 点満点で採点 ・急ブレーキ・急加速・急ハンドル・ギクシャクを検出し、音でお知らせ ・コップからこぼした水の量も記録します ■ 走り終わったら振り返り ・荒さを色分けしたルートを地図で確認 ・最大ブレーキ・最大加速・最大横G・最高速度・平均速度 ・カーブの評価:1つずつのカーブを「速度」「入り方(曲がりながらのブレーキ)」「ハンドルの滑らかさ」「修正の少なさ」で採点 ・気になったカーブは、その少し手前から再生できます ■ コップと地図で走行を再生 ・コップの揺れと地図の動きが連動 ・地図は 2D と 3D を切り替え可能 ・1 倍から 32 倍まで再生速度を選べます ■ 共有 ・ルート・スコア・コップを 1 枚にまとめたカード画像や、ルートが描かれていく 10 秒動画を作成 ・出発地・到着地の周りをぼかして、自宅の場所を守れます(300m/500m/1km) ・カードに載せる項目は自由に選べます ■ 運転の邪魔をしない ・ロック画面と Dynamic Island のライブアクティビティで、スコアと急な操作を表示 ・ホーム画面・ロック画面のウィジェット ・コントロールセンター、ロック画面、アクションボタンからワンタッチで記録開始 ■ 記録は iCloud に ・走行記録は iCloud Drive に保存され、同じ Apple ID の iPhone・iPad で共有できます ・機種変更や再インストールのときも記録を戻せます ・記録が開発者のサーバーに送られることはありません ■ iPhone の置き方 ・iPhone はホルダーなどで車にしっかり固定してください ・向きは自由です。走り出すと、GPS の加減速から車の前方向を自動で学習します 【ご注意】 ・運転中はアプリを操作しないでください。操作は停車中に、または同乗者の方が行ってください ・スコアや G の値は iPhone のセンサーによる目安です。車両や路面、iPhone の固定状態によって変わります ・バックグラウンドで GPS を使い続けると、バッテリーの消費が大きくなります。長時間の運転では充電しながらのご利用をおすすめします

Screenshots

LiveCue Timer4 screens
SmoothDrive4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SmoothDrive at none against LiveCue Timer's 1. LiveCue Timer's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (18.6 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. LiveCue Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. SmoothDrive asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LiveCue Timer ships an update every 2 days, SmoothDrive every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
LiveCue Timer versus SmoothDrive: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLiveCue TimerSmoothDrive
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterEvery 4 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.6 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperStartPort LLCTakehiro Iimure

In-app purchases

1 purchases

LiveCue Timer

One-time1
  • LiveCue Timer Pro$2.99
None

SmoothDrive

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is LiveCue Timer free?
LiveCue Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SmoothDrive free?
SmoothDrive is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do LiveCue Timer or SmoothDrive have ads?
Neither LiveCue Timer nor SmoothDrive shows ads.
Which is updated more often, LiveCue Timer or SmoothDrive?
LiveCue Timer ships an update every 2 days, and SmoothDrive every 4 days. Most recently, LiveCue Timer was updated on October 5, 2026 and SmoothDrive on October 26, 2026.

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