Comparison

UbiStage Timer vs Countdown LCD

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

Head to head
About

UbiStage Timer

Features
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A stage clock for iPhone, iPad, and Apple TV – 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 Control Console, all others sync automatically – virtually lag-free. Devices find each other automatically over local Wi-Fi. No setup, no pairing. Sign in once with a free account, then just open and go. One Control Console, multiple screens. Use iPhones and iPads simultaneously as stage clocks – all showing the same time. Syncing is fully local, no internet needed during the event. On the big screen, too: with UbiStage Timer on Apple TV, any large display or projector becomes a stage clock. Apple TV signs in without typing on the remote – it shows a code that you confirm here in the app under Profile β†’ Sign in Apple TV. The automatic color change tells speakers how much time is left: the digits turn orange in the last minute and red when time is up. No need to read numbers – speakers can tell at a glance. The Control Console can also send short text messages directly to all displays – perfect for spontaneous corrections during the event. The connection holds up under pressure: if the Control Console briefly switches to another app, displays simply keep counting and find it again on their own. Ideal for conferences, stage productions, trade shows, and live events. Control Console free, unlock displays: β€’ The Control Console on its own is free, with all features. β€’ Basic: 1 display, monthly or yearly subscription. β€’ Pro: up to 5 displays at once, monthly or yearly subscription. β€’ Event Pass: up to 5 displays for 7 days, one-time purchase, no subscription. β€’ Try Basic and Pro free for 7 days. The trial only starts when the first display connects. β€’ The Control Console is unlocked; displays themselves don't need a purchase. Your purchase applies to your UbiStage account, on your other devices too. β€’ If a subscription or Event Pass expires, connected displays keep running until the Control Console is restarted. Subscriptions renew automatically for the selected period unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Payment is charged to your Apple ID. You can manage and cancel subscriptions in your Apple ID settings. Cancel during the trial and you pay nothing. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://ubistage.de/en/privacy/

About

Countdown LCD

Features
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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.

Screenshots

UbiStage Timer4 screens
Countdown LCD4 screens

Verdict

The call

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). Countdown LCD's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5). On update cadence, ads 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

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

UbiStage Timer is free to download; Countdown LCD costs $0.99 up front. UbiStage Timer sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Countdown LCD asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

UbiStage Timer ships an update every 4 days, Countdown LCD weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 3 level
UbiStage Timer versus Countdown LCD: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUbiStage TimerCountdown LCD
PriceFree β€” better$0.99
Update frequencyEvery 4 days β€” betterWeekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo β€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple TV β€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.6 β€” better26.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size2 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIngenieurbΓΌro EdelmannCamille Terol

In-app purchases

5 purchases

UbiStage Timer

Subscriptions4
  • Basic7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Pro7 Days trial$12.991 Month
  • Basic (Year)7 Days trial$44.991 Year
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  • Pro (Year)7 Days trial$99.991 Year
One-time1
  • Event Pass$17.99
None

Countdown LCD

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is UbiStage Timer free?
UbiStage Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Countdown LCD free?
Countdown LCD costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do UbiStage Timer or Countdown LCD have ads?
Neither UbiStage Timer nor Countdown LCD shows ads.
Which is updated more often, UbiStage Timer or Countdown LCD?
UbiStage Timer ships an update every 4 days, and Countdown LCD weekly. Most recently, UbiStage Timer was updated on November 7, 2026 and Countdown LCD on November 3, 2026.

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