Comparison

Remote Stage Timer vs Speaklys

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

Head to head
About

Remote Stage Timer

This app helps presenters stay on schedule by providing a remotely controllable timer. It can be set up on multiple devices on the same Wi-Fi network, with visual cues for approaching deadlines and customizable end-of-countdown actions.

Highlights
  • Remote control functionality
  • Single app for control and display modes
  • Visual deadline warnings (Yellow/Red)
  • Customizable end-of-countdown actions
  • Multiple display support
  • Countdown and count-up modes
Features
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Remote Stage Timer is a free countdown system for live events—worship services, conferences, classrooms, and productions. Use one app on every device. On each device, choose Control (operator) or Display (stage screen). Switch anytime with the gear icon. How it works • Put all devices on the same Wi‑Fi network • Enter the same Room Code so your session stays private • Set one device as Control and the rest as Displays • Devices usually find each other within a few seconds A common setup Use an iPhone or Mac as Control, and iPads (or phones) as Displays where presenters can see them—or a discreet phone on a podium controlled from offstage. Warnings Yellow and red thresholds (in minutes) help presenters see when time is running out. When the countdown ends After a brief flash at 00:00, choose what happens next: • None — stay on 00:00 • Count Up — show overtime so everyone knows how far past the limit • Flash — flash 00:00 in red until you stop it • Clock — switch to the current time Also included • Multiple Displays from one Control • Adjust the time while the countdown is running • Font size control for stage readability • Always-on dark interface; screen stays awake during use • Space bar Start/Stop on Mac Works on iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Timing runs entirely on your local network—no account and no internet required for a session.

About

Speaklys

Features
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Master Your Stage Time. Whether you’re giving a TED-style talk, moderating a panel, or managing a corporate workshop, Speaklys is your silent partner on stage. Designed for professional speakers and event organizers, this app ensures every presentation stays perfectly on schedule. Say goodbye to the "How much time is left?" anxiety. With a high-contrast, clutter-free interface, you can track your remaining time at a single glance from across the room. Key Features: High-Visibility Display: Massive digits designed to be readable from the back of the stage or podium. Visual Color Cues: Traffic light system (Green, Yellow, Red) to notify speakers as they approach their limit. Quick Adjustments: Instantly add or subtract minutes on the fly for Q&A sessions or schedule shifts. Distraction-Free Design: A clean, dark-mode interface that doesn't steal the spotlight from the speaker. Offline Reliable: No internet? No problem. Works perfectly in any venue, from basements to auditoriums. Perfect For: Keynote Speakers & Lecturers Conference Organizers & Stage Managers Panel Moderators Workshop Facilitators Take control of the clock. Own the stage.

Screenshots

Remote Stage Timer4 screens
Speaklys4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Remote Stage Timer at none against Speaklys's shown. Remote Stage Timer also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs fortnightly) and iOS requirement (16.6 vs 18.0). On price, 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Remote Stage Timer ships an update every 4 days, Speaklys fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Remote Stage Timer versus Speaklys: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRemote Stage TimerSpeaklys
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterFortnightly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.6 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRicky GoreKerem Gonlkrmaz

In-app purchases

None

Remote Stage Timer

No in-app purchases

None

Speaklys

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Remote Stage Timer free?
Remote Stage Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Speaklys free?
Speaklys is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Remote Stage Timer or Speaklys have ads?
Speaklys shows ads; Remote Stage Timer does not.
Which is updated more often, Remote Stage Timer or Speaklys?
Remote Stage Timer ships an update every 4 days, and Speaklys fortnightly. Most recently, Remote Stage Timer was updated on September 14, 2026 and Speaklys on September 18, 2026.

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