Comparison

Soapbox Timer vs ENGEL authentig

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

Head to head
About

Soapbox Timer

This app is a dedicated timekeeper for Pecha Kucha and Ignite presentations. It clearly displays slide numbers and remaining time, with options for audio or vibration cues for slide changes. Stay focused on your audience and manage your presentation time effectively.

Highlights
  • Slide number display
  • Time remaining indicator
  • Audio cues for slide changes
  • Vibration cues for slide changes
  • Clear, at-a-glance display
Features
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Soapbox is an essential timekeeper app for anyone preparing or delivering a Pecha Kucha or Ignite presentation. At a single glance, the clear display shows the slide number and time remaining, helping you stay focused and make the most of every second. If you want to keep your eyes on the audience without glancing at the display for slide changes, just switch the settings to enable a beep or vibrate as each slide ends. "Fantastic! A must-have for presentations" Jim Shorthose, Pecha Kucha organiser, Nottingham, UK Soapbox is brought to you by a small team, working hard to deliver regular feature updates. We would love to know what we can do to make preparing and delivering quick-fire presentations even easier, so please get in touch using the feedback form. To find out more, visit http://soapboxapp.uk

About

ENGEL authentig

This app provides real-time insights into production status, machine performance, and key metrics like OEE. It helps production managers identify issues early to prevent losses and optimize resource utilization.

Highlights
  • Production status overview
  • Current order details
  • Machine status and downtime log
  • Utilization and cycle time tracking
  • Quality rate and OEE display
  • Production event logging
Features
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The authentig shopfloor app is part of the authentig MES package and provides access to the main functions of the authentig MONITORING module on the smartphone. •Summary of the overall state of the production (separated by production halls, machine groups or other self-defined filter, as required) •Display of the current order at each individual machine including target quantity, production progress (good and bad quantities) and expected remaining time •Display of device status, production status and downtime reason for each individual machine, including a comprehensive log of all production-relevant events such as order starts, status changes or production interruptions •Display of utilization, cycle times (TARGET, CURRENT), cycle time deviation and quality rate including current OEE for each machine The wealth of thoroughly prepared and clearly presented information makes the production completely transparent. Quantities produced, utilization, production speed and quality rate are immediately available for any resource group and for each individual machine. The authentig shopfloor app provides the production manager with a comprehensive, readily available insight into all production-relevant factors. By detecting problems at an early stage, quality- or downtime-related losses can be avoided, and the optimal use of all production resources can be ensured.

Screenshots

Soapbox Timer4 screens
ENGEL authentig4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: ENGEL authentig at Free against Soapbox Timer's $0.99. ENGEL authentig also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.0) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 32 months). Soapbox Timer's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 13.0). On ratings volume, 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

ENGEL authentig is free to download; Soapbox Timer costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ENGEL authentig holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Soapbox Timer ships an update every 32 months, ENGEL authentig every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on August 12, 2026 and July 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Soapbox Timer versus ENGEL authentig: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSoapbox TimerENGEL authentig
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating3.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyEvery 32 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS8.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB41 MB
Age rating+44+
DeveloperXdev Studio LimitedENGEL AUSTRIA GmbH

Customer experience

Soapbox Timer

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%

ENGEL authentig

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Soapbox Timer

No in-app purchases

None

ENGEL authentig

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Soapbox Timer free?
Soapbox Timer costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is ENGEL authentig free?
ENGEL authentig is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Soapbox Timer or ENGEL authentig?
ENGEL authentig is rated higher. Soapbox Timer averages 3.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while ENGEL authentig averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Soapbox Timer or ENGEL authentig have ads?
Neither Soapbox Timer nor ENGEL authentig shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Soapbox Timer or ENGEL authentig?
Soapbox Timer ships an update every 32 months, and ENGEL authentig every 6 weeks. Most recently, Soapbox Timer was updated on August 12, 2026 and ENGEL authentig on July 5, 2026.

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