FDM vs Split Control
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.
Split Control
This app helps coaches track athlete performance for track and field, cross country, and strength training. Log events, view progress charts, and share reports with athletes and parents to improve training and win competitions.
- Athlete performance tracking
- Progress visualization
- Event logging
- Group athletes by category
- Shareable reports
- Weather and session notes
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Coach's Workout Log: Track & Field Transform guesswork into growth. Coach's Workout Log gives you the clarity to build better athletes and win more competitions. SEE PROGRESS AT A GLANCE Stop flipping through notebooks and spreadsheets. Track every athlete's performance in one clean dashboard that actually makes sense on the sidelines. WHAT COACHES LOVE: • Finally, an app that thinks like a coach • Cut my post-practice admin time by 70% • Parents love seeing their kid's progress TRACK ANYTHING, ANYWHERE From 100m sprints to shot put, log performances in seconds. Perfect for: • Track & Field (sprints, distance, jumps, throws) • Cross Country and road racing • Strength training and conditioning • Preseason assessments and championship meets COACH-FIRST FEATURES: • One-tap timing and measurement entry • Group athletes by event, skill level, or training group • Add weather, surface conditions, and session notes • Share professional reports with athletes and parents • Spot trends over seasons with visual progress charts SIMPLE ENOUGH FOR PRACTICE, POWERFUL ENOUGH FOR CHAMPIONSHIPS Built by coaches for coaches. No complicated spreadsheets, no confusing menus—just the tools you need when you need them. TRUSTED BY COACHES WORLDWIDE Used by high school, college, and club coaches to develop better athletes and build winning programs. --- SUBSCRIPTION OPTIONS: • Monthly: $5.99 • Annual: $69.99 (Save $2/month with annual plan) Your subscription automatically renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage subscriptions in your Apple ID settings. LEGAL: By downloading, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Terms: https://hiskicks.com/Terms Privacy: https://hiskicks.com/Privacy EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Questions? Contact kevin@hiskicks.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Split Control at 50% against FDM's 0%. Split Control also leads on rating (3.5 vs 1.2) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). FDM's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.6). On price, ratings volume, 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
Both are free to download. Split Control sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. FDM asks for nothing beyond the download.
Split Control holds the better App Store score, 3.5 against 1.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 2 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of FDM's written reviews are positive against 50% of Split Control's.
FDM ships an update every 2 months, Split Control every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.
| Parameter | FDM | Split Control |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.2 (5 ratings) | 3.5 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 50.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 5 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Subscription |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 13 MB | 58 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Freelap SA | OpenCP Trades |
Customer experience
FDM
Split Control
In-app purchases
FDM
No in-app purchases
Split Control
- Pro - Monthly$5.991 Month
- Pro - Annually$69.991 Year
