# Timer for Rehearsal vs Performance Timer

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Performance Timer at none against Timer for Rehearsal's 3. Performance Timer also leads on review sentiment (83% vs 63%) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 18.0). Timer for Rehearsal's advantage is device support (6 vs 3). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Timer for Rehearsal sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Performance Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Timer for Rehearsal against 4.5 for Performance Timer. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 132 and 59 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 63% of Timer for Rehearsal's written reviews are positive against 83% of Performance Timer's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Timer for Rehearsal | Performance Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (132 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timer-for-rehearsal-fin/id726213320/reviews)** | [4.5 (59 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/performance-timer/id957648886/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **132** | 59 |
| Positive reviews | 62.5% of reviews | **82.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 12 MB | 0 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **8.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Joseph Cieplinski](https://appshunter.io/developer/568723135) | [Andrew Schweig](https://appshunter.io/developer/957648885) |

## What reviewers say

### Timer for Rehearsal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timer-for-rehearsal-fin/id726213320)

This app provides a discreet timer for live performances and events. It uses color changes and custom messages to signal time limits without distracting the audience. Ideal for speakers, presenters, and event organizers to manage schedules effectively.

**Highlights:** Discreet visual time warnings (color changes), Customizable warning times and messages, Overtime counter, Gesture-controlled interface, Count up or down timer, Siri Shortcut support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Access | $0.99 | per month |
| Yearly Access | $9.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Unlock | $29.99 | one-time |


### Performance Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/performance-timer/id957648886)

A large-display countdown timer for monitoring presentations or performances. It visually indicates time overruns by turning red and counting up, without audible alarms. Easily set for durations between 1 and 99 minutes.

**Highlights:** Large display countdown timer, Visual time overrun indicator (red count-up), No audible alarm, Adjustable time from 1-99 minutes, Ideal for presentations and performances

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Timer for Rehearsal free?

Timer for Rehearsal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Performance Timer free?

Performance Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Timer for Rehearsal or Performance Timer?

Timer for Rehearsal is rated higher. Timer for Rehearsal averages 4.6 out of 5 from 132 ratings, while Performance Timer averages 4.5 from 59 ratings.

### Do Timer for Rehearsal or Performance Timer have ads?

Neither Timer for Rehearsal nor Performance Timer shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*