Features & Capabilities

A Reliable Show & Production Timing App with Customisable Show Structure! Automatically calculates running and playing times, handles show stops, Pre Show Calls & more!

One evening, after a very long week of shows we were sat in the office looking at the show times wishing the running times would work them selves out (we've all been there), it was at this moment this show timing app was created. Welcome to the future of show timing without multiple stop watches and reminder alarms. Now you can start your show with the press of one button and the app does the rest. With unlimited Acts and Intervals in any configuration that you like! , just set your show structure, tell it your interval duration(s) and away you go.

Show StopWatch also handles separate in act timers and show stops, adjusting the running and playing times accordingly! Once you have completed a show you can then email the times with a simple button press or copy them your clipboard as well as storing them for later.

There is also the option to have pre show notifications for back stage calls and the same again in the interval so you don't have to spend all your time looking at the clock. The app will also run in the back ground of your phone if for what ever reason you need to use your phone for something else (certainly not facebook, for those long scenes with no cues) while its running.

This app was created by stage managers for stage managers, it is currently being used by a number of productions and companies including UK Tours, West End shows and Repertory Theatres. It will continue to be a working development so any thing you come across that you think ‘it would be great if’ please don't hesitate to get in contact! It became apparent while testing how tiny details make a difference to everyone so we have tried to incorporate them all, for example; the interval timer shows both time elapsed and remaining, and is in green until you start over running when it goes red (because how often do you go up on time), and the ability to access times so far, for those quiet moments where you are able to start the show report early!

This app has not been made to replace your note book, still write times down if you get a chance, its simply to try and make life easier at the end of the show! Have a play, get to know it and let us know how you get on!

Terms of Use can be found here: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

User Growth & Download Statistics

App
By:
Jack Lord
Rating:
4.70
(48)
Version:
3.3.2 Last updated: 2026-04-01
Version code:
884026346
Creation date:
2017-05-06
Compatible devices:
Size:
54.92MB
Price:
3.99
URLs:
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Data ingested on:
2026-06-06
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Developed by:
Jack Lord
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https://apps.apple.com/us/app/show-stopwatch/id1211287819
Website:
https://www.showstopwatch.co.uk

User Reviews

Show StopWatch is widely praised as an essential, customizable time-tracking tool for stage managers and is frequently updated. Key downsides across multiple reviews include the removal or loss of saved show files and settings, the absence of an Apple Watch app, and some UX/navigation confusion with limited help. Users also desire better cross-device syncing and easier recovery of saved configurations. Overall, it’s highly useful and well-supported, but workflow enhancements and clearer UX are commonly requested.
Pros
  • Essential, must-have tool for stage managers across productions.
  • Customizable, feature-rich app with ongoing updates.
  • Globally adopted and trusted in diverse productions.
  • Effective at coordinating run times and communicating with ASMs (notifications).
Cons
  • Loss/removal of saved show files and settings after updates; inability to reload saved shows (and Excel-exported saves can’t be re-imported).
  • Lacks Apple Watch app; desire for Apple Watch support and sync with wearables.
  • UX/navigation can be confusing with limited in-app guidance and help resources.
Recent reviews
I just had my second show for my highschool and I used this app. I had had two files for that show one was at 9:01, another at 7:01. I picked to delete the 9:01 one, and when I hit delete it decided to delete the show file I wanted to save. Can’t get it back now-
by li*****, 2025-11-22

AEA SM here. So freaking genius! This app is so worth it!
by L_*****, 2025-03-28

This is the perfect tool for performance time tracking. They keep adding features which I use.
by Lm*****, 2024-06-18
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