Start vs SKISENS
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Start
This app provides interval timing for sports like skiing, orienteering, and running. It helps users manage their start times with precise interval tracking.
- Interval start timing
- Sports timing
- Skiing timer
- Orienteering timer
- Running timer
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Start clock for sports with interval start. Skiing, orienteering, running.
SKISENS
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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.
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Verdict
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
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.
Start ships an update every 27 months, SKISENS fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Start | SKISENS |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 3.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 27 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 11 MB | 68 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Erik Haug | SkisensAB |
In-app purchases
Start
- Donate$0.99
SKISENS
No in-app purchases









