Comparison

Remote Stage Timer vs DeciTrack

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

DeciTrack

Features
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DeciTrack turns your iPhone into an instant decibel meter. LIVE METER Point at any sound source — conversation, traffic, concert, machinery — and watch the real-time dB SPL gauge respond immediately. LOG & GRAPH Tap Record to save a reading with average dB, peak dB, and duration. Build a history over time, visualize trends on a line chart, and label each entry for easy reference. EXPORT Pro users can export the full log as a CSV file to share or analyze in any spreadsheet app. ON-DEVICE & PRIVATE All processing happens on your device. No account, no cloud sync, no data collection. DECITRACK PRO Unlock unlimited logs, CSV export, calibration offset, and an ad-free experience via monthly, yearly, or lifetime purchase. DISCLAIMER DeciTrack provides approximate sound level estimates using your device's built-in microphone. Results vary by device model, case, and environment. This app is not a replacement for a certified or calibrated sound level meter and should not be used for regulatory, legal, or occupational health compliance. Subscription terms: Payment charged to Apple ID at confirmation. Auto-renews unless cancelled 24+ hours before period end. Manage in Settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Remote Stage Timer4 screens
DeciTrack4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Remote Stage Timer at none against DeciTrack's 2. Remote Stage Timer also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 9 days). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. DeciTrack sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Remote Stage Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Remote Stage Timer ships an update every 4 days, DeciTrack every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Remote Stage Timer versus DeciTrack: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRemote Stage TimerDeciTrack
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 9 days
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRicky GoreRIVERSHIP

In-app purchases

None

Remote Stage Timer

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

DeciTrack

Subscriptions2
  • DeciTrack Pro (Monthly)7 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • DeciTrack Pro (Yearly)7 Days trial$19.991 Year

Questions

Is Remote Stage Timer free?
Remote Stage Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is DeciTrack free?
DeciTrack is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Remote Stage Timer or DeciTrack have ads?
DeciTrack shows ads; Remote Stage Timer does not.
Which is updated more often, Remote Stage Timer or DeciTrack?
Remote Stage Timer ships an update every 4 days, and DeciTrack every 9 days. Most recently, Remote Stage Timer was updated on October 1, 2026 and DeciTrack on October 13, 2026.

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