Speech Timer Visual vs VideoCast
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Speech Timer Visual
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Do you need to do something within a certain time? Do you need to monitor your progress along the way? Are you frustrated by countdown timers that stop counting just when you need them most, when you reach the alloted time? I was. When I first started timing my speeches I used my phones stop watch. Two problems - I couldn't read the numbers with my peripheral vision whilst making my speech and secondly, I had to continually remember what my alloted time was and compare that with the stop watch display, subtracting the two numbers in my head to see how much time I had left. I found that mentally exhausting to do whilst simultaneously making a speech! Next I tried my phones countdown timer. This worked much better. I could set my alloted time and see how much time I had left. I still couldn't read the numbers with my peripheral vision, but the biggest problem arose at the end of my speech. Once the allotted time was reached, the timer simply stopped! This is what countdown timers are supposed to do but it is not what you want when making a speech. One does not simply stop the speech once the time is up. Rather, one must bring it to an orderly conclusion and deliver a meaningful closing statement. Whilst doing this, it is helpful to know exactly how much over time you are, something the countdown timer just could not tell me. Surpisingly, I couldn't find a timer that did what I wanted, so I built my own. Combining the features of a stop watch and a countdown timer, this app is just what you need for timing a speech or presentation. Speech Timer Visual gives you all you need at a glance - - elapsed time from start to finish - easily set target time - a visual indication of time elapsed and time remaining - monitor your time and progress as you go - over time visual indication Target time can be 0-60 min and set in 5 sec increments. Ideal for speeches and presentations where time is of the essence, but where your conclusion must be orderly, to the point and definately not rushed.
VideoCast
Stream web videos, music, and local media to your Chromecast device. Enjoy content on your big screen with full playback controls and ad blocking within the browser. Supports various Chromecast models and local files.
- Stream web videos, music, and local files
- Cast to Chromecast devices
- Full video playback control
- Queue multiple videos
- Bookmark management
- In-browser ad blocking
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Cast any web video, music, and photos from your iPhone or iPad straight to your TV, Apple TV, or Google Home speakers. VideoCast finds the video on any web page and sends it to your TV, including AirPlay and DLNA/UPnP TVs. CAST ANY WEB VIDEO TO TV Stream from any website to Google TV Streamer, Chromecast, Apple TV, or any Google Cast or AirPlay-enabled TV. Smart TVs and media players with DLNA/UPnP work too, including live streams. If a TV doesn't show up, connect to it by its IP address. STREAM WEB MUSIC TO YOUR SPEAKERS Send web radio, any audio you can play in a browser, or your own music files to your Google Home speakers or any Google Cast speaker. No separate app needed. BLOCK ADS WHILE YOU CAST Built-in ad blocking removes pop-ups, auto-play ads, and video pre-rolls before they reach your TV, even on ad-heavy sites. Malware & Tracking Protection blocks malicious sites — on by default; Premium adds per-site controls. FULL REMOTE CONTROL Skip, pause, scrub, change playback speed, and adjust volume straight from your phone. Full-screen remote works with the media currently on your TV. Build a play queue, repeat videos, and choose the quality of live streams. PLAY ON YOUR DEVICE Prefer not to cast? Watch your own videos imported from Photos or the Files app right on your iPhone or iPad — with Picture in Picture and background audio. TABS, BOOKMARKS & HISTORY Open your favorite sites in tabs, with unlimited tabs on Premium. Bookmarks, history, and per-tab controls stay out of your way while you watch. SHARE PHOTOS & VIDEOS ON THE BIG SCREEN Pick your own videos, photos, or albums imported from Photos or the Files app and send them to the TV for family movie nights and slideshow moments. WORKS WITH • Google TV Streamer (4K) and Chromecast (all generations) Google Home Speaker, Google Nest Audio, Google Nest Mini, Google Nest Hub, Google Nest Hub Max • Any TV, soundbar, or speaker with Google Cast (formerly Chromecast built-in) — including Google TV models • Apple TV & AirPlay devices • Smart TVs and media players with DLNA/UPnP PREMIUM Go ad-free with VideoCast Premium and get unlimited tabs, tracker blocking, per-site rules, and cleaner pages without cookie notices or sign-up overlays. Choose a monthly or yearly subscription, or a one-time lifetime purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel in your account settings. Terms of Use: https://ndlab.jp/video-cast/terms Privacy Policy: https://ndlab.jp/video-cast/privacy Chromecast, Google Cast, Google TV, Google Home and Google Nest are trademarks of Google LLC. Apple TV and AirPlay are trademarks of Apple Inc. VideoCast is an independent app, not affiliated with or endorsed by Google or Apple.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: VideoCast at Free against Speech Timer Visual's $2.99. VideoCast also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 9 months). Speech Timer Visual's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). On device support 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
VideoCast is free to download; Speech Timer Visual costs $2.99 up front. VideoCast sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Speech Timer Visual asks for nothing beyond the download.
Speech Timer Visual ships an update every 9 months, VideoCast every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Speech Timer Visual | VideoCast |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | — | 4.3 (4.6K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 28.9% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 4.6K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 56 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Paul Bennie | Qubrid Inc. |
Bugs and requests
Speech Timer Visual
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
VideoCast
Reported bugs
6 issues- Premium version doesn't work
- Ad blocker doesn't work
- Upside down video
- Ads keep popping up even in premium version
- Restore purchase doesn't work
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- Premium version doesn't block ads
Requested features
4 requests- Add queue management and repeat
- Integrate with Netflix, Instagram and Facebook
- Add ad blocker
- Add support for live streaming and video queue
In-app purchases
Speech Timer Visual
No in-app purchases
VideoCast
- Premium Monthly$2.991 Month
- Premium Yearly3 Days trial$9.991 Year
- Premium Lifetime$17.99
Questions
Is Speech Timer Visual free?
Is VideoCast free?
Do Speech Timer Visual or VideoCast have ads?
Which is updated more often, Speech Timer Visual or VideoCast?
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