Comparison

Speech Timer Visual vs NZTA Waka Kotahi

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

Head to head
About

Speech Timer Visual

Features
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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.

About

NZTA Waka Kotahi

Manage your driver's license and vehicle details, including registration and WoF expiry dates. Track key dates, add vehicle information, and make payments. Supports English and Te Reo Māori.

Highlights
  • View driver license details
  • Track key license dates
  • Manage registered vehicles
  • Add vehicle nicknames and images
  • Monitor registration and WoF expiry
  • Track RUC end distance
  • Make RUC payments
Features
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View your driver licence details - track key dates and see reminders. See vehicles registered to you, add a vehicle nickname and image, and view more details about your vehicle including safety and energy economy ratings. You are also able to add 10 additional vehicles: monitor registration and WoF expiry dates, see your RUC end distance and make rego and RUC payments, order a certificate of particulars or demerit suspension history report. View the app in either English or Te Reo Māori. Coming soon: Notifications for important dates such as WoF and rego expiry.

Screenshots

Speech Timer Visual4 screens
NZTA Waka Kotahi4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: NZTA Waka Kotahi at Free against Speech Timer Visual's $2.99. NZTA Waka Kotahi also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 9 months). Speech Timer Visual's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On ads, in-app purchases and 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

NZTA Waka Kotahi is free to download; Speech Timer Visual costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Speech Timer Visual ships an update every 9 months, NZTA Waka Kotahi monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Speech Timer Visual versus NZTA Waka Kotahi: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpeech Timer VisualNZTA Waka Kotahi
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—25.5% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 9 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB139 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPaul BennieNZTA

Bugs and requests

Speech Timer Visual

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

NZTA Waka Kotahi

Reported bugs

15 issues
  • RealMe login redirects to blank page
  • Session expired error loops preventing login
  • 2FA code validation failures
  • Mobile number marked as invalid despite being correct
  • App crashes after completing PIN setup
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  • Certificate warning errors on RealMe login
  • OTP page not loading on iPhone Safari
  • Payment processing crashes with funds debited but transaction incomplete
  • Vehicle details disappearing from app
  • Date format (dd/mm/yyyy) not accepted
  • RUC purchase page fails to load with spinning loader
  • License information not recognized during signup
  • Invoice/reminder number not recognized for rego renewal
  • Immediate logout after successful login
  • RealMe login screen not accessible

Requested features

16 requests
  • Apple Pay integration for secure payments
  • Digital driver license in app or Apple Wallet
  • Vehicle photo upload functionality
  • Toll road payment capability
  • Toll account linking and balance viewing
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  • Push notifications for expiry reminders
  • Customizable reminder frequency options
  • Auto-renewal feature for registration
  • Lost/damaged license request feature
  • Road closures and journey planner integration
  • Maintenance and service log tracking
  • Ability to update address and contact details in-app
  • Language preference settings
  • Pre-filled vehicle details on NZTA website transactions
  • RUC purchase with stored payment methods
  • KM tracking for RUC notifications

In-app purchases

None

Speech Timer Visual

No in-app purchases

None

NZTA Waka Kotahi

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Speech Timer Visual free?
Speech Timer Visual costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is NZTA Waka Kotahi free?
NZTA Waka Kotahi is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Speech Timer Visual or NZTA Waka Kotahi have ads?
Neither Speech Timer Visual nor NZTA Waka Kotahi shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Speech Timer Visual or NZTA Waka Kotahi?
Speech Timer Visual ships an update every 9 months, and NZTA Waka Kotahi monthly. Most recently, Speech Timer Visual was updated on October 9, 2026 and NZTA Waka Kotahi on October 12, 2026.

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