Start vs O
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.
O
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O-Time is a simple and reliable start clock designed for orienteering events. The app provides accurate countdown timing, a clear time display and support for start lists, making it perfect for both small training sessions and larger competitions. Key features: – precise start countdown – start list support (XML import) – display of current and upcoming runners – sound signals before start – full-screen mode readable from a distance – customizable clock appearance – works offline O-Time is built for organizers and orienteering clubs, but it can be used anywhere a precise start timing system is needed. No ads. No unnecessary features. Just works.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: O at none against Start's 1. O also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 27 months). Start's advantage is price ($0.99 vs $2.99) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 17.6). 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
Start costs $0.99 and O $2.99 up front. Start sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. O asks for nothing beyond the download.
Start ships an update every 27 months, O every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Start | O |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 — better | $2.99 |
| Rating | 3.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 27 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 11 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Erik Haug | Anna Adamska |
In-app purchases
Start
- Donate$0.99
O
No in-app purchases
