# Podium Timer Pro vs Halieus

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Halieus at 100% against Podium Timer Pro's 30%. Halieus also leads on price (Free vs $1.99) and rating (5.0 vs 3.1). Podium Timer Pro's advantage is chart position (#197 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 17.0). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Halieus is free to download; Podium Timer Pro costs $1.99 up front. Podium Timer Pro sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Halieus sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Halieus holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 10 and 4 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 30% of Podium Timer Pro's written reviews are positive against 100% of Halieus's.

Podium Timer Pro ships an update every 40 months, Halieus every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Podium Timer Pro | Halieus |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [3.1 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/podium-timer-pro/id897941871/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/halieus-return-visits-for-jw/id6780611584/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **10** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 30.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 40 months | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#197** | — |
| Size | 11 MB | 25 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Don Miller](https://appshunter.io/developer/284593781) | [Kaleidosky Studio LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6773127434) |

## What reviewers say

### Podium Timer Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/podium-timer-pro/id897941871)

**Currently charting:** #197 Top Paid · Productivity (US App Store)

This app provides a clear and readable timer for public speaking, helping presenters and timers manage speech durations. It offers customizable time periods, visual alerts, and optional synchronization for multiple devices.

**Highlights:** Configurable speech duration, Customizable time period alerts, Visual and audible notifications, Elapsed time and current time display, Optional multi-device synchronization, Customizable timer skins and colors

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Upgrade to Control and Synchronize with One Device | $5.99 | one-time |
| Upgrade to Control and Synchronize with Multiple Devices | $19.99 | one-time |


### Halieus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/halieus-return-visits-for-jw/id6780611584)

Organize personal field service notes, return visits, and Bible studies with this private organizer. Create detailed visit cards, set reminders, and track routes. Features include autosaving, map pins, and service insights.

**Highlights:** Private return visit cards, Autosaving notes, Address suggestions and map pins, Drive and Walk guidance, Next Visit reminders, Service tracking and insights, App lock with PIN or biometrics

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Medium Tip | $2.99 | one-time |
| Large Tip | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Podium Timer Pro free?

Podium Timer Pro costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Halieus free?

Halieus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Podium Timer Pro or Halieus?

Halieus is rated higher. Podium Timer Pro averages 3.1 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while Halieus averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Podium Timer Pro or Halieus have ads?

Neither Podium Timer Pro nor Halieus shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Podium Timer Pro or Halieus?

Podium Timer Pro ships an update every 40 months, and Halieus every 5 days. Most recently, Podium Timer Pro was updated on October 11, 2026 and Halieus on October 13, 2026.

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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.*