Comparison

Piston vs FIG Event Countdown

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

Head to head
About

Piston

This app facilitates learning and knowledge transfer during training and performances through multi-camera video analysis. It allows for capturing, reviewing, and annotating video from up to 16 cameras simultaneously, with options for live streaming and data export.

Highlights
  • 4K multi-camera capture
  • Up to 16 cameras simultaneously
  • Real-time annotation and markup
  • Drawing tools for highlighting
  • Live streaming and AWS S3 upload
  • Live Opta data import
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Capture and accelerate learning moments during training and performances using a Piston Server. Piston is built for teaching using multi-camera vision to enhance the knowledge transfer process. Create a real impact at the point of best contact. • 4K VISION Piston captures vision from a wide variety of 4K network cameras and supports options for SDI and HDMI. Capture features include custom encoding options, single file and streaming file creation and synchronised multi-camera session capture. • Multi-Camera Piston systems are capable of capturing and reviewing up to 16 network cameras simultaneously. In-sync angle switching is a simple swipe. Clips from multiple angles can be cut and downloaded for offline review. Capture sessions can be scheduled ahead of time, so nothing is missed. • Multipeer MarkUp Shared markup and annotation data across all users during capture sessions in real time or post-event. Mark up button schemes are distributed from a central source, so mark up data capture is consistent. Supports XML and JSON data export. • Drawing Pause, draw and save. Simple to use drawing tools to highlight aspects of the vision. Save as images with the drawings for later viewing or sharing. • Streaming Upload Live streaming export and upload to AWS Simple Storage Service (S3). A cost-effective, reliable and easy way to stream. Supports custom export settings and angle selection. • Live Opta Import With a live data subscription, Opta's live data can be imported and synchronised in a capture session.

About

FIG Event Countdown

Features
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FIG Event Countdown app is an elegant and feature-rich app that keeps you organised and up-to-date with FIG sanctioned competitions. Effortlessly follow 1 or many Gymsports with beautiful visuals. This app works best in conjunction with widgets. Great for anyone involved in international gymnastics events. Key Features: - Pin events for easy viewing - Follow all Gymsports or just 1 - Quick access to event files - Quick access to event website - Alerts when new events are added - One touch access to event details from widget - Use on iPhone and / or iPad - Access on Mac through continuity compatible set-up FIG Event Countdown offers an auto-renewing subscription-based on in-app purchase. Subscription name: Yearly Subscription Subscription cost: $3.99 (USD) Subscription duration: 1 Year Terms of Use: You can read your terms of use click on below link https://gymnasticsapps.wordpress.com/other/terms-of-service/ Auto-renewing subscription: You subscription will be renewed every year i.e. you will be charged every year after Free Trial period. – Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase – Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period – Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal – Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase – You can read our privacy policy - https://gymnasticsapps.wordpress.com/other/privacy/ – Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable

Screenshots

Piston4 screens
FIG Event Countdown4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Piston at none against FIG Event Countdown's 1. Piston also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 15 months) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, ads and iOS requirement 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

Both are free to download. FIG Event Countdown sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $3.99 per year. Piston asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Piston ships an update monthly, FIG Event Countdown every 15 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Piston versus FIG Event Countdown: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPistonFIG Event Countdown
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 15 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size113 MB8 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperSuper Jump Pty LtdKeepingScoreOnline.com

In-app purchases

None

Piston

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

FIG Event Countdown

Subscriptions1
  • FIG Event Countdown7 Days trial$3.991 Year

Questions

Is Piston free?
Piston is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is FIG Event Countdown free?
FIG Event Countdown is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Piston or FIG Event Countdown have ads?
Neither Piston nor FIG Event Countdown shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Piston or FIG Event Countdown?
Piston ships an update monthly, and FIG Event Countdown every 15 months. Most recently, Piston was updated on September 25, 2026 and FIG Event Countdown on September 30, 2026.

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