SPADE Timer

SPADE Timer is the all-in-one timer for speech & debate, built for judges and competitors who need accurate timing and clear signals without fumbling with a phone mid-round. FREE EVENT GUIDE Browse the time limits, grace periods, and key rules for every event: Lincoln-Douglas, Public Forum, Extemporaneous, Impromptu, Original Oratory, Declamation, Dramatic, Humorous, and Duo Interpretation. Tap "Time this event" to jump straight into the timer. SPADE TIMER PLUS (subscription) Unlock every event timer with a free trial: • Big, glanceable countdowns with grace and over-grace states • Judge time signals (5-down / 3-down / C / fist) with silent haptics and an optional flash • Round management for interp & extemp: speaker queues, per-entry time logs, timestamped notes, and drag-to-rank rankings • Prep/speech split for Impromptu; on-request signal presets; a discreet or bright display for the room • Current debate topics (LD, PF, Policy, Big Questions, Congress, World Schools), updated every release cycle • iCloud sync keeps your queues, logs, and notes with you across your devices and through reinstalls Designed to stay out of the way: silent operation, screen stays awake during a round, and long-press to pause so a stray tap never wipes your time. SUBSCRIPTION DETAILS SPADE Timer Plus is an auto-renewable subscription. The current price, billing period, and any free-trial offer are shown in the app before you purchase and on the App Store. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period, and your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours before the period ends. Manage or cancel anytime in your Apple Account settings. Any unused portion of a free trial is forfeited when you purchase a subscription. Terms of Use (EULA): https://tdkai.com/spade-timer/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://tdkai.com/spade-timer/privacy.html Not affiliated with or endorsed by the National Speech & Debate Association. Event timings follow common formats. Always confirm the rules with your tournament or league.