Comparison

Podium Timer vs DebateCue

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Supports major debate formats
  • Customizable timer
  • Preparation management
  • User-friendly interface
Features
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Podium supports all major debate formats, including Lincoln-Douglas, Policy, Public Forum, World Schools, Student Congress, and Parliamentary.

About

DebateCue

Features
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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/

Screenshots

Podium Timer4 screens
DebateCue3 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

Scorecard1 real difference · 7 level
Podium Timer versus DebateCue: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPodium TimerDebateCue
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings3 — better—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.117.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB32 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJiong FengStarter Studio, Inc.

In-app purchases

None

Podium Timer

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

DebateCue

Subscriptions3
  • DebateCue Premium Weekly3 Days trial$2.997 Days
  • DebateCue Premium Monthly$4.991 Month
  • DebateCue Premium Yearly$24.991 Year

Questions

Is Podium Timer free?
Podium Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is DebateCue free?
DebateCue is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Podium Timer or DebateCue have ads?
Neither Podium Timer nor DebateCue shows ads.

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