Comparison

Flic App vs Show Timer Pro

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

Head to head
About

Flic App

This app allows you to personalize and control smart buttons to create shortcuts for various services and devices. Automate tasks like controlling smart lights, music, or sending messages with simple button presses and gestures.

Highlights
  • Connect Flic buttons to phone or hub
  • Personalize button actions (push, double-push, hold)
  • Control smart lights and music
  • Remote camera control
  • Send location messages
  • Integrate with IFTTT and Zapier
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Flic is the original Smart Button. This app enables you to use and personalize Flic buttons. Create shortcuts in your life with a simple push of a button. OVERVIEW • Connect Flic buttons to your phone or Flic Hub • Select among all your favorite services and connected devices • Configure actions on push, double-push or push-and-hold, rotate or swipe gestures. • Create powerful combinations and build your routines • No effect on your phone’s battery life INSPIRATION - USE FLIC TO: • Control your Smart Lights (Matter, Philips Hue, LIFX, IKEA, ...) • Control your Music (Sonos, Spotify, Apple Music, ...) • Control your Camera and take pictures from afar • Send an message with your GPS position to friends and family • Connect Flic to IFTTT, Zapier or MS PowerAutomate for even more integrations • Integrate into custom setups with HTTP requests • And much, much more! Read more about Flic at https://flic.io If you use any of the GPS enabled functionality: Continued use of GPS running in the background can decrease battery life. We do not retain location data. Find the full terms and conditions, and our privacy policy, at https://flic.io/tos and https://flic.io/privacy-policy respectively.

About

Show Timer Pro

Features
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Show Clock Pro Turn your iPhone or iPad into a professional live performance timer built specifically for entertainers, speakers, touring acts, stage managers, and live events. Show Clock Pro helps you build, organize, time, and perform complete shows with a clean theatrical interface designed for real-world stage use. Features Build a library of routines with custom names, colors, durations, and notes Create complete running orders for different shows and events Save, archive, and reload entire shows instantly Large high-visibility stage timer for live performance Full-screen performance mode for onstage visibility Auto-advance routine tracking during performance Countdown or elapsed time display options Vibration alerts for timing checkpoints CSV import support for bulk routine setup Drag-and-drop sorting for routines and show order Beautiful theater-inspired dark interface designed for low-light environments Perfect for: Variety performers Comedians Speakers Magicians Jugglers Theater productions Corporate events Cruise ship entertainers School assemblies Live productions Whether you’re managing a 10-minute showcase or a full theatrical production, Show Clock Pro keeps your performance running smoothly and on time.

Screenshots

Flic App4 screens
Show Timer Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Flic App at Free against Show Timer Pro's $4.99. Flic App also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.6). Show Timer Pro's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On update cadence, 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

Flic App is free to download; Show Timer Pro costs $4.99 up front. Flic App sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Show Timer Pro sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Flic App versus Show Timer Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFlic AppShow Timer Pro
PriceFree — better$4.99
Rating2.8 (53 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews28.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings53 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyMonthly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperShortcut Labs ABMark Neisser

Bugs and requests

Flic App

Reported bugs

17 issues
  • Bluetooth disconnection and reconnection failures
  • App crashes on Flic Twist advanced setup
  • Hub firmware update failures
  • HomeKit buttons not adding to HomeKit despite support claims
  • App login crashes and freezes
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  • Buttons not detected by phone app despite hub programming
  • Connection loss with Sonos speakers
  • Alexa integration breaking after updates
  • WeMo integration broken for extended periods
  • Trådfri gateway pairing failures
  • App crashes when setting Advanced push and twist actions
  • Forced portrait mode on iPad
  • App loses hub connection during programming
  • Music control commands not executing reliably
  • App forgets provider authorization frequently
  • Bluetooth server crashes affecting audio playback
  • Playlist subfolder navigation broken beyond 2 levels deep

Requested features

18 requests
  • Native iOS Shortcuts support
  • Background app execution without keeping app open
  • Dark mode for app interface
  • Landscape orientation support for iPad
  • Integration with Home Assistant and Hubitat
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  • Support for hidden WiFi networks
  • SmartThings integration
  • Siri voice control activation
  • HTTP request headers support for enterprise IoT
  • Virtual keyboard emulation (F13-F24 keys)
  • Per-button sound control settings
  • Counter reset functionality
  • Battery level and connection status indicators
  • Ability to open apps directly on iPhone
  • Matter protocol full support
  • IFTTT integration restoration
  • GoPro and camera integration
  • Chromecast audio control

Show Timer Pro

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Flic App

One-time1
  • pack of 20 credits$0.99
1 purchases

Show Timer Pro

One-time1
  • Pro Show Control$9.99

Questions

Is Flic App free?
Flic App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Show Timer Pro free?
Show Timer Pro costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Do Flic App or Show Timer Pro have ads?
Flic App shows ads; Show Timer Pro does not.
Which is updated more often, Flic App or Show Timer Pro?
Flic App ships an update monthly, and Show Timer Pro monthly. Most recently, Flic App was updated on October 9, 2026 and Show Timer Pro on October 5, 2026.

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