Comparison

Clockera vs SBL Cue Timer

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

Head to head
About

Clockera

Features
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Clockera is an aesthetic clock and focus timer for people who want their screen to feel as intentional as their work. Researches shows that your surrounding is extremely important. Can you imagine you are working in a table dirty and messy? Clockera was designed to make your working, resting, studying, gaming area more productive and aesthetic! So what? Let's download Clockera and go get it! Clockera turns your screen into a minimal, aesthetic clock and focus timer—built for productivity, deep work, and study sessions. Whether you follow the Pomodoro method or simply want a calm hour-by-hour companion on your desk, every design choice keeps distractions low and clarity high. Customize the look to match your space: personalization options let you shape typography, colors, and layout so the timer feels like yours—not a generic utility. Simple on the surface, intentional underneath: one app for focus, time awareness, and a minimal workspace vibe. FULL-SCREEN CLOCK A beautiful digital clock that stays readable at a glance. Switch fonts and color palettes to match your desk, your mood, or your wallpaper. POMODORO & FOCUS TIMER Run structured focus sessions with breaks. Stay in flow with a timer that feels minimal—not noisy. MAKE IT YOURS • Light & dark-friendly themes • Curated color pairs • A wide library of display fonts (premium unlocks the full collection) SEE YOUR PROGRESS Glance at weekly and monthly focus time so your effort feels visible—without turning productivity into pressure. PREMIUM Unlock all fonts, every color palette, and future feature update drops with Clockera Premium—monthly or yearly. No accounts required. Your preferences and on-device stats stay on your device. Subscriptions are billed by Apple and can be managed in App Store settings. Designed for anyone who wants time on screen to look and feel better—students, remote workers, and deep-work sessions included. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://appclockera.com/privacy

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SBL Cue Timer

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SBL Cue Timer is a stage timer for concerts, recitals, weddings, talks, seminars, corporate events, streams, theater and dance. A big countdown and a timed run sheet show what is on now, what is next, and whether you are running behind or ahead. Show presenters their remaining time on a full-screen display, share the run screen with your crew, and send OSC to lights, sound and video, including GO for the matching QLab cue. RUN TIMER - Big remaining time. Colors warn when time is short or over - Each cue sheet row is one act. Start by time, right after the previous act, or manually - Turn on AUTO to move to the next act on schedule. Behind ("push") and ahead ("pull") are calculated for you - Tap -1 / +1 minute to adjust on the spot. Undo and redo supported - Messages: show "Please speed up" and more on performers' screens in one tap, and make them flash for 5 seconds - Full-screen performer display, readable from the wings. The host can dim it to 100%, 50%, 20% or blackout - Keyboard shortcuts (iPad, Mac, external keyboards): Space for NEXT, Cmd+. for STOP and more - Live Activity: remaining time and the current cue on the Lock Screen and Dynamic Island, even with the app closed - Notifications before each cue change and at its end time while the app is in the background SHARING AND SYNC - Anyone who enters a share code sees the same run screen live (viewing is free) - Your iPhone, iPad and Mac signed in to the same account sync show edits and the run instantly - Nearby sync: iPhone, iPad and Mac sync with each other even with weak internet (Local Network permission required) - Shares you joined stay in your show list so you can reopen them - Creating a share (hosting) requires Pro CREATE RUN SHEETS WITH AI - Turns a PDF, photo, Excel, CSV or text schedule into a cue sheet with start times and durations - Review and edit the result before you use it LIGHTING AND SOUND SYNC (OSC) - OSC controls lighting, audio and video gear and software - Sent when each act starts, so it works with QLab, Resolume, TouchDesigner, Bitfocus Companion and more (Pro) - QLab mode: when a cue starts, GO the QLab cue with the same number. Optional panic on STOP. Finds QLab on your network automatically WORKS OFFLINE Shows are stored on your device. Edit and run offline (sharing, sync, AI and restoring purchases need a connection). Export and import .showcue files too. FREE AND PRO Free: up to 3 shows and 2 sheets per show / editing, running, full screen and messages / watch a show with a share code Pro: unlimited shows and sheets / host sharing and nearby sync / OSC output and QLab mode / CSV import and export / AI creation with a monthly allowance included - Monthly or annual (annual costs the same as 9 months). New subscribers get a 2-week free trial - Pro 1 Day: all Pro features for 24 hours, no auto-renewal - Prices are in JPY, tax included. The price shown in the App Store applies AI CREDITS - Credits are uses for AI creation. Buy a pack of 5 or 10 in the app (also on the free plan) - Purchased credits never expire - Pro's monthly allowance is used first, then your credits - One use is spent when you tap "Create from this result". Retry up to 3 times for free if you don't like it SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION - Purchases and restoring purchases require sign-in (Apple, Google or email) - Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase - Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the period - Manage or cancel in Settings > your name > Subscriptions after purchase - Any unused portion of a free trial is forfeited when you purchase a subscription - Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ - Privacy Policy: https://showbuildlabs.com/privacy/ - Contact: support@showbuildlabs.com Show Build Laboratories (SBL) makes tools for people who work on the floor.

Screenshots

Clockera4 screens
SBL Cue Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Clockera at none against SBL Cue Timer's shown. SBL Cue Timer's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 months) and device support (4 vs 2). On price and in-app purchases 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. Clockera sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and SBL Cue Timer sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Clockera ships an update every 2 months, SBL Cue Timer every 3 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 4 level
Clockera versus SBL Cue Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterClockeraSBL Cue Timer
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS17.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB51 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBora Can BaltaciTakashi Funama

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Clockera

Subscriptions2
  • Get Clockera Premium - Monthly3 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Get Clockera Premium - Yearly$17.991 Year
5 purchases

SBL Cue Timer

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly14 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Pro Annual14 Days trial$34.991 Year
One-time3
  • AI Credits 5$0.99
  • Pro 1 Day$0.99
  • AI Credits 10$1.99

Questions

Is Clockera free?
Clockera is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SBL Cue Timer free?
SBL Cue Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Clockera or SBL Cue Timer have ads?
SBL Cue Timer shows ads; Clockera does not.
Which is updated more often, Clockera or SBL Cue Timer?
Clockera ships an update every 2 months, and SBL Cue Timer every 3 days. Most recently, Clockera was updated on October 24, 2026 and SBL Cue Timer on October 24, 2026.

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