FDM vs Sprint Timer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
FDM
Manage and configure your Freelap timing devices wirelessly via Bluetooth. Update firmware, change device names, and ensure your equipment is ready for use.
- Bluetooth configuration
- Device firmware updates
- Rename devices
- Manage Freelap devices
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Freelap Device Manager allows to update and configure by Bluetooth (BLE) the Freelap devices (Eg. Relay Coach BLE, LED Display, ...). It is also possible to change the name of each device.
Sprint Timer
This app functions as a starter and stopwatch for track events. It allows users to customize starting commands and measure race times, with options for randomized timing and saving recorded data. It's ideal for practice sessions or when official starters are unavailable.
- Customizable start commands
- Randomized SET to pistol timing
- Save and view measured times
- Adjustable distance settings
- Color customization for timer and background
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Starter & stopwatch app for track. It can be used for practicing the starting race command or to help you measure your time. Please use it for club activities or when there is no one in charge of starting the race. ● Basic functions 1. Starter You can set the time from ON YOUR MARK to SET and from SET to pistol sound as you like. The time from SET to pistol sound can also be randomized. 2. Time recording Measured times can be saved. Saved times can be viewed by date. 3. Distance setting Tap the distance to change it. In the initial display, 100m is set. 4. Color settings The background color and timer color can be changed.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Sprint Timer at 75% against FDM's 0%. Sprint Timer also leads on rating (4.3 vs 1.2). FDM's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume, update cadence 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
Both are free to download. Sprint Timer sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. FDM asks for nothing beyond the download.
Sprint Timer holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 1.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 4 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of FDM's written reviews are positive against 75% of Sprint Timer's.
FDM ships an update every 2 months, Sprint Timer monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | FDM | Sprint Timer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.2 (5 ratings) | 4.3 (4 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 75.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 5 — better | 4 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 13 MB | 34 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Freelap SA | NAOYA ONO |
Customer experience
FDM
Sprint Timer
In-app purchases
FDM
No in-app purchases
Sprint Timer
- Support Developer$0.99
- Remove ads$9.99
