UbiStage Timer vs Countdown LCD
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
UbiStage Timer
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A stage clock for iPhone and iPad β synced across every display. Many teams start timer apps manually on multiple devices. The result: clocks drift apart. UbiStage Timer solves this. One device becomes the host, all others sync automatically β virtually lag-free. Devices find each other automatically over local Wi-Fi. No setup, no pairing, no account. Just open and go. One host, unlimited screens. Use iPhones and iPads simultaneously as stage clocks β all showing the same time. Fully local, no internet needed. The automatic color change (white β yellow β red) gives speakers an intuitive sense of remaining time at a glance β no need to read numbers. The host can also send short text messages directly to all displays β perfect for spontaneous corrections during the event. Ideal for conferences, stage productions, trade shows, and live events. Free with one display during the beta. Activate a Timer Key in the app to unlock unlimited synced displays.
Countdown LCD
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A countdown timer that looks and reads like a real seven-segment display. Big, sharp digits you can read from the back of the room. For speakers, conferences and meetings: start the timer, set your iPhone or iPad on the lectern, and everyone knows how long is left. ON STAGE The screen stays awake while the countdown runs, so it never dims mid-talk. In landscape the digits fill the whole screen. SIX DISPLAYS Four backlit themes glow red, green, blue or amber on true black. Two reflective panels, a handheld-console green and a calculator tan, catch the light like a real LCD. AIM FOR A TIME "Ends at" counts down to a set date and time instead of a length. Beyond 24 hours the display switches to days, hours and minutes, then back to seconds on the last day. AIRPLAY Send the display to an Apple TV or any AirPlay screen: full frame, no controls. Your iPhone stays in charge. NEVER DRIFTS The countdown runs from an absolute end time. Leave the app, lock the phone, relaunch: the time stays exact. A Live Activity keeps it on the Lock Screen and in the Dynamic Island. BUILT FOR THE JOB Duration presets you can edit and reorder. An adjustable extend button for when a session runs over. Siri and Shortcuts to start, pause or add time without touching the screen. NO ACCOUNT, NO TRACKING No sign-up, no analytics, no third-party SDKs, no data collected. It's a timer. One-time purchase, no subscription. For iPhone and iPad.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: UbiStage Timer at Free against Countdown LCD's $0.99. UbiStage Timer also leads on iOS requirement (17.6 vs 26.0). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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
UbiStage Timer is free to download; Countdown LCD costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
UbiStage Timer ships an update every 4 days, Countdown LCD weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | UbiStage Timer | Countdown LCD |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free β better | $0.99 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days β better | Weekly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 β better | 26.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | IngenieurbΓΌro Edelmann | Camille Terol |
In-app purchases
UbiStage Timer
No in-app purchases
Countdown LCD
No in-app purchases





