Comparison

Start vs SKISENS

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

Head to head
About

Start

This app provides interval timing for sports like skiing, orienteering, and running. It helps users manage their start times with precise interval tracking.

Highlights
  • Interval start timing
  • Sports timing
  • Skiing timer
  • Orienteering timer
  • Running timer
Features
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Start clock for sports with interval start. Skiing, orienteering, running.

About

SKISENS

Features
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Skisens App – Unleash Your True Power on the Snow! Discover the world's first powermeter for cross-country skiing with Skisens App – your comprehensive platform for power-based training, both outdoors and indoors. Whether you’re gliding on snowy trails, roller skiing on road routes, or training on treadmills and ski ergometers, Skisens app is designed to supercharge your performance! Core Features: Power-Based Training: Optimize your performance with precise power metrics tailored specifically for cross-country skiing, whether you're training in the field or indoors. Advanced Force Curve Analysis: Measure and visualize your force distribution with data from the Skisens handle, PM5 Skierg, and PM5 rowing machines. Gain insights to refine your technique and boost efficiency. Seamless Sensor Integration: Effortlessly connect to multiple sensors for a unified, streamlined training experience. Real-Time Data Visualization: Enjoy live data broadcasts in-app and remotely to coaches or friends sitting remotely, or even via activelook glasses so you can stay informed while keeping both hands free. Third-Party Compatibility: Easily sync your performance data with platforms like Strava and other services, making it simple to access and share your achievements. User-Friendly Interface: Navigate your training sessions with ease through an intuitive design, customizable settings, and comprehensive support. Why Choose Skisens App? Skisens App blends advanced power metrics, detailed force analysis, and seamless device connectivity to provide cross-country skiers with the ultimate training tool. Elevate your training, perfect your technique, and unlock your peak performance with the app that truly understands your passion for skiing.

Screenshots

Start2 screens
SKISENS4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: SKISENS at Free against Start's $0.99. SKISENS also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 27 months). Start's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.1). On 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

SKISENS is free to download; Start costs $0.99 up front. Start sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. SKISENS asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Start ships an update every 27 months, SKISENS fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Start versus SKISENS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStartSKISENS
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating3.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 27 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB68 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperErik HaugSkisensAB

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Start

One-time1
  • Donate$0.99
None

SKISENS

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Start free?
Start costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is SKISENS free?
SKISENS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Start or SKISENS have ads?
Neither Start nor SKISENS shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Start or SKISENS?
Start ships an update every 27 months, and SKISENS fortnightly. Most recently, Start was updated on October 3, 2026 and SKISENS on October 17, 2026.

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