Comparison

Show Timer Pro vs CueSheet Timer

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

Head to head
About

Show Timer Pro

Features
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Show Clock Pro Turn your iPhone or iPad into a professional live performance timer built specifically for entertainers, speakers, touring acts, stage managers, and live events. Show Clock Pro helps you build, organize, time, and perform complete shows with a clean theatrical interface designed for real-world stage use. Features Build a library of routines with custom names, colors, durations, and notes Create complete running orders for different shows and events Save, archive, and reload entire shows instantly Large high-visibility stage timer for live performance Full-screen performance mode for onstage visibility Auto-advance routine tracking during performance Countdown or elapsed time display options Vibration alerts for timing checkpoints CSV import support for bulk routine setup Drag-and-drop sorting for routines and show order Beautiful theater-inspired dark interface designed for low-light environments Perfect for: Variety performers Comedians Speakers Magicians Jugglers Theater productions Corporate events Cruise ship entertainers School assemblies Live productions Whether you’re managing a 10-minute showcase or a full theatrical production, Show Clock Pro keeps your performance running smoothly and on time.

About

CueSheet Timer

Features
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A professional timer app created by a stage crew member, for use at live events β€” stage productions, concerts, weddings, and more. Features a large current time display, a stopwatch with CUE memory and LAP tracking, a countdown timer with color alerts for remaining time, and a time calculator for CUE/LAP memory. Supports your workflow from rehearsal through the live show with simple, intuitive controls. iPhone / iPad compatible, now supporting iOS 16.6. Key Features - Current time display (24h/12h toggle) - Stopwatch with CUE & LAP time logging and sharing - Countdown timer with color alerts for remaining time - Time calculator with CUE/LAP integration and selective summing - Individual color themes per area (Orange / Green / White) - Dim any area you don't need with the sun icon β€” timers keep running - Long-press the sun icon to enter Timer Focus Mode, which compacts the clock area and enlarges the stopwatch and countdown - Japanese / English support https://ryohei-tsuruno.github.io/stagetimer/StageTimer_Manual_EN.html

Screenshots

Show Timer Pro4 screens
CueSheet Timer3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: CueSheet Timer at Free against Show Timer Pro's $4.99. CueSheet Timer also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1). On update cadence, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

CueSheet Timer is free to download; Show Timer Pro costs $4.99 up front. Show Timer Pro sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. CueSheet Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Show Timer Pro ships an update monthly, CueSheet Timer every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
Show Timer Pro versus CueSheet Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShow Timer ProCueSheet Timer
Price$4.99Free β€” better
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 2 weeks β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo β€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.616.6 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size2 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMark NeisserRyohei Tsuruno

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Show Timer Pro

One-time1
  • Pro Show Control$9.99
None

CueSheet Timer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Show Timer Pro free?
Show Timer Pro costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is CueSheet Timer free?
CueSheet Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Show Timer Pro or CueSheet Timer have ads?
Neither Show Timer Pro nor CueSheet Timer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Show Timer Pro or CueSheet Timer?
Show Timer Pro ships an update monthly, and CueSheet Timer every 2 weeks. Most recently, Show Timer Pro was updated on October 5, 2026 and CueSheet Timer on October 7, 2026.

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