Comparison

C4Timekeeper vs VinCar

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

Head to head
About

C4Timekeeper

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Stopwatch for timekeeper This app is a stopwatch for timekeeper of Oldtimer Rallye This app replaces the expensive stopwatch of Oldtimer Rally organizer. This app can be used by the timekeeper for the secret time control. On the external Bluetooth button (can be me ordered ) a photocell can be connected. A printer is not necessary, because you can send the times by e-mail to the organizers. Thus, need for evaluations, the organizers do not wait until the timer to come back. Synchronization of the clock: 1. Manually, using as a reference the time of the organizers. 2. GPS, using the satellite time. 3. The atomic time, using one of the many global or regional server. Functions: You can use for the Stop, the green software button "Start". For the Stop can also be used with an external bluetooth-button. The button works with all iPad e iPhone. Important! A photocell can at the input for the button to be connected (the contact is open). The external button, you can order from me, price see at https://filippo-software.de. Limitations of the Free-version: * A maximum. 5 times to stop. Supported languages: German, Italian, English

About

VinCar

This app combines a countdown timer and stopwatch for GPS and rally training. It allows users to set target times, record lap times, and view deviations from set times. The timer provides audible countdowns for the final 10 seconds.

Highlights
  • Countdown timer and stopwatch combination
  • Set and adjust target times
  • Record lap times
  • Display deviations from target times
  • Audible 10-second countdown
  • Optional smart sensor unit pairing
Features
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Timer Stoppuhr für GPS und Rallye Training. Diese App ist die Kombination aus Countdown Timer und Stoppuhr. Im linken Bereich werden die Vorgabezeiten durch Antippen eingabebereit und mit dem Scrollrad eingestellt. Rechts werden die Zeiten gestoppt. Mit dem grünen Button links unten ( START ) wird gestartet und die Runden Zeiten festgehalten ( LAP ). Mit dem roten Button rechts unten wird alles gestoppt ( STOP ) und das Zurücksetzen ( RESET ) der Stoppuhr durchgeführt. Im oberen Balken wird die gesamte Abweichung zu den Sollzeiten angezeigt. Durch horizontales Wischen über die gestoppten Zeiten werden die Abweichungen der einzelnen Runden angezeigt. Nach Drücken von RESET können die Vorgabezeiten geändert werden. Überflüssige Zeilen können horizontal weggewischt werden. Zusätzliche Zeilen können durch Antippen von TIMER erzeugt werden. Maximal 50 Zeilen sind möglich. Der Timer zählt die letzten 10 Sekunden akustisch herunter. Die Lautstärke kann am Handy verändert werden. Die App kann mit der VinCar Smart Sensor Unit gekoppelt werden um per Lichtschranke die Messung auszulösen.

Screenshots

C4Timekeeper4 screens
VinCar4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: C4Timekeeper at Free against VinCar's $14.99. VinCar's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On update cadence, ads 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

C4Timekeeper is free to download; VinCar costs $14.99 up front. C4Timekeeper sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. VinCar asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 5 level
C4Timekeeper versus VinCar: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterC4TimekeeperVinCar
PriceFree — better$14.99
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Paid
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFilippo GozzaVinCar UG (Haftungsbeschränkt)

In-app purchases

3 purchases

C4Timekeeper

One-time3
  • Full version for one month$4.99
  • Full version for 6 months$8.99
  • Full version for one year$13.99
None

VinCar

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is C4Timekeeper free?
C4Timekeeper is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is VinCar free?
VinCar costs $14.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do C4Timekeeper or VinCar have ads?
Neither C4Timekeeper nor VinCar shows ads.
Which is updated more often, C4Timekeeper or VinCar?
C4Timekeeper ships an update every 2 months, and VinCar every 2 months. Most recently, C4Timekeeper was updated on October 8, 2026 and VinCar on September 15, 2026.

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