Podium Timer vs DebateCue
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Podium Timer
This app provides a customizable timer and preparation manager for various debate formats. It supports popular styles like Lincoln-Douglas, Public Forum, and World Schools, helping debaters stay on track.
- Supports major debate formats
- Customizable timer
- Preparation management
- User-friendly interface
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Podium supports all major debate formats, including Lincoln-Douglas, Policy, Public Forum, World Schools, Student Congress, and Parliamentary.
DebateCue
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DebateCue is a focused debate and speech timer for rounds where every second matters. Start with common formats for Public Forum, Lincoln-Douglas, Policy/CX, and speech presentations, then run speeches, crossfire, prep banks, and overtime from one clear screen. The app is designed for debaters, coaches, judges, speech students, and practice partners who need a reliable timer without accounts or setup. Features: - Debate presets for Public Forum, Lincoln-Douglas, and Policy/CX - Speech and presentation timing mode - Prep time banks with quick controls - Overtime visibility for close rounds - Local settings and timer state - Offline-first design with no account required DebateCue is not affiliated with any debate league, tournament, school, or speech organization. Presets are common editable defaults and should be checked against the rules for your event. Privacy Policy: https://debatecue.netlify.app/privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Podium Timer at none against DebateCue's 3. On price, ads, 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
Both are free to download. DebateCue sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Podium Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Podium Timer | DebateCue |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 18.1 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 32 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Jiong Feng | Starter Studio, Inc. |
In-app purchases
Podium Timer
No in-app purchases
DebateCue
- DebateCue Premium Weekly3 Days trial$2.997 Days
- DebateCue Premium Monthly$4.991 Month
- DebateCue Premium Yearly$24.991 Year
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