Start vs XC & Track Timer
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.
XC & Track Timer
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Cross country coaches will find this iPhone and iPad app invaluable for efficiently managing meet timing and scoring. The app allows them to easily use a CSV file to import runner rosters linked to their school associations, ensuring accurate identification and record-keeping. During meets, coaches can quickly record finishing times for each athlete, with the app automatically scoring the event based on finish positions and times. For track events, the app provides precise split times in relay races, helping coaches analyze race strategies and athlete performance in real-time. The app now has the ability to save and time relays, and will now allow the user to save results. Using this app streamlines the timing, scoring, and data management process, saving coaches time and reducing errors, ultimately allowing them to focus more on training and athlete development.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: XC & Track Timer at none against Start's 1. XC & Track Timer also leads on update cadence (every 4 months vs every 27 months) and chart position (#143 vs unranked). Start's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 18.5). On price, 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
Start costs $0.99 and XC & Track Timer $0.99 up front. Start sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. XC & Track Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.
Start ships an update every 27 months, XC & Track Timer every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Start | XC & Track Timer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 | $0.99 |
| Rating | 3.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 27 months | Every 4 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Best chart rank | — | #143 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 18.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 11 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Erik Haug | Sydney White |
In-app purchases
Start
- Donate$0.99
XC & Track Timer
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Start free?
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