FDS Smart Chrono vs JumpControl
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
FDS Smart Chrono
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"Smart Chrono" is an intuitive app designed by sports timing professionals to manage your timing and results requirements for any Start-Finish and Parallel Events. A fully functioning application to streamline and uplift your event by introduction of a reliable and innovative simple to use app. In its simplest form users can manage manual timing for your events with the ability to download and print results in a single Tap. Connect Smart Chrono to our TBox or DBox timing consoles, the world smallest sports timers on the market complete with high-end electronic components and sophisticated firmware and you will be running your events as timed by a professional timing service but at a fraction of the cost! Main Features : - Start-Finish, Parallel and Lap timing modes - Intuitive and simple user interface - Start timing your events immediately with little fuss or learning - Real time display, editing and export of current, previous and archived results - Manage all of your event timing needs at your fingertips - Speedy Import of competitor database - Print all results, start lists and competitors lists - Easy to analyse and correct errors. - Live Timing with WebResults - Receive time stamps of distant TBox using the "Remote Timer" app Use with a TBox timing console : - Connection and synchronizing via Bluetooth. - Use our WIRC radio photocells for higher precision and flexibility - Display timing data on external display lines. In-App Purchases : - Smart-Chrono is a free application, however some features are locked and can only be access with an annual subscription or during trial period. Subscription give you access to the following: • Import/Export (Races, Competitors lists, Results) • Save/Manage more than one competition • Add/Edit competitors details • Generate PDF listings • Access/Edit the competitors DataBase • Edit the timing precision and number of Intermediates - In order to use our WebTiming service, which includes posting competitions on WebResults and the remote timing possibility, another subscription is proposed. It is called "WebTiming annual subscription". Each subscription are valid for 1 year. Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account immediately after the purchase is completed. Subscriptions will not automatically renews after the end of the period. A warning will be displayed 30 days before the expiration date. You can renew manually your subscriptions up to 90 days before the expiration date. Your subscription is valid on all the devices registered to your FDS-Cloud account More information about the terms of use can be found on our website: https://fdstiming.com/sales-conditions
JumpControl
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JumpControl helps officials review long jump and triple jump attempts with video. On iPhone 18 Pro, JumpControl records video in 4K at 120 frames per second. This device configuration meets the World Athletics requirements for resolution and frame rate for video-based take-off review under TR 29.5. JumpControl requires at least two separate devices for take-off review: one iPhone to record at the take-off board and another iPhone or iPad for the official to control recording and review the video. Devices connect directly, so no Wi-Fi network is required. Features: Record at 60, 120, or 240 frames per second. Available resolution depends on the device and selected frame rate. Position the camera accurately with the built-in level Use an optional guide line during review Set up additional recording devices and select them in turn for triple jump or parallel pits; they extend the basic two-device setup Save, favorite, and filter notable attempts Browse saved attempts grouped by recording date Transfer complete attempts between devices Review saved attempts in a dedicated iPad archive Show the archive on an external display, with or without the guide line Use the same app on separate devices for the camera and review roles Direct connection reliability depends on external conditions, including distance and nearby wireless interference, so uninterrupted operation cannot be guaranteed. JumpControl is free to download. Camera and archive features can be used without a paid controller license. Controller functionality is available through a 30-day in-app purchase. Transferring complete attempts between devices is a separate feature and is not the same as controller video export.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: FDS Smart Chrono at every 2 months against JumpControl's every 6 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. FDS Smart Chrono sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and JumpControl sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
FDS Smart Chrono ships an update every 2 months, JumpControl every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | FDS Smart Chrono | JumpControl |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 6 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPad | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 16.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 27 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | FDS-Timing Sarl | PellePepper UG (haftungsbeschraenkt) |
In-app purchases
FDS Smart Chrono
- 1 Year Subscription$59.99
- 1 Year Subscription$79.99
JumpControl
- 30 Days Controller$12.99
Questions
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