Comparison

Speech Timer Visual vs JB Hi

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

JB Hi

Manage your mobile services, track usage, and make payments easily. Access international roaming, filter scam messages, and get support from experts. Recharge prepaid plans and stay updated on network status.

Highlights
  • Secure sign-in with two-step verification
  • Manage Pre-Paid SIM and mobile broadband
  • International roaming and day passes
  • Filter scam text messages
  • Direct messaging support
  • Secure payment management
  • Track network outages
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The JB Hi-Fi Mobile app, powered by Telstra, is the easiest way to manage your JB Hi-Fi Mobile services in one place. You can find information about your usage, payments and support. Access helpful features with JB Hi-Fi Mobile app, including: • Sign in securely with two-step verification • View and manage your Pre-Paid SIM, Upfront Mobile and Upfront Mobile Broadband services • Take your service overseas with International Roaming and Day Passes • Filter scam text messages • ‘Message us’ to contact a dedicated team of JB Hi-Fi Mobile experts for help and support • Make payments securely, change payment methods, set up auto payments, request payment extensions and view current and past payments • Update contact details in your ‘Profile’ • Track Telstra network outages • 5G network access on eligible plans • Pre-Paid SIM customers can recharge quickly, buy more data, check payment balance, track usage and recharge history If you’re new here, simply download the app and sign in with the username you created when you registered your JB Hi-Fi Mobile service – then you’re good to go!

Screenshots

Speech Timer Visual4 screens
JB Hi4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: JB Hi at Free against Speech Timer Visual's $2.99. JB Hi also leads on update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 9 months). Speech Timer Visual's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). 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

JB Hi 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, JB Hi every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Speech Timer Visual versus JB Hi: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpeech Timer VisualJB Hi
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating—4.3 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—3.3% of reviews
Number of ratings—6 — better
Update frequencyEvery 9 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Ad-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB285 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPaul BennieTelstra Corporation Ltd

Bugs and requests

Speech Timer Visual

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

JB Hi

Reported bugs

19 issues
  • Sign-in fails despite correct credentials
  • Phone number validation incorrectly rejects valid numbers
  • Account creation error: 'details don't match our records'
  • App freezes and hangs on multiple screens
  • Password recovery emails not delivered
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  • Facial recognition authentication fails
  • Credentials work on website but not in app
  • App displays incomplete monthly data (less than full month)
  • Data usage tracking doesn't align with recorded features
  • Messaging send button becomes unresponsive
  • Unexpected auto-renewal of roaming packages
  • Recurring data transfers causing unexplained charges
  • Card scanner temperamental with frequent errors
  • App fails to load services after login
  • Multiple account handling causes app to become useless
  • App reloads mobile number box repeatedly before settling
  • Payment page fails to load
  • Chat bot cannot understand basic English
  • App crashes on latest update

Requested features

15 requests
  • Full bill PDF with detailed usage breakdown
  • Support for multiple payment methods (PayPal, Apple Pay, Google Pay)
  • Ability to upgrade/downgrade plans within app
  • Access to invoices older than 1 year
  • Easy plan cancellation options
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  • Payment method update functionality
  • International calling pack cancellation feature
  • Accurate data usage tracking and reporting
  • Contract details and payout information display
  • Support for non-Telstra login methods (Google, Facebook)
  • Support for New Zealand phone numbers
  • Integration with existing JB HiFi accounts
  • Unified billing across Telstra and JB HiFi services
  • Dark mode option
  • Better messaging interface with reliable send functionality

In-app purchases

None

Speech Timer Visual

No in-app purchases

None

JB Hi

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Speech Timer Visual free?
Speech Timer Visual costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is JB Hi free?
JB Hi is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Speech Timer Visual or JB Hi have ads?
Neither Speech Timer Visual nor JB Hi shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Speech Timer Visual or JB Hi?
Speech Timer Visual ships an update every 9 months, and JB Hi every 6 weeks. Most recently, Speech Timer Visual was updated on October 6, 2026 and JB Hi on October 13, 2026.

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