Comparison

FDS Smart Chrono vs JumpControl

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

Head to head
About

FDS Smart Chrono

Features
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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

About

JumpControl

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World Athletics recommends the use of video support for judging horizontal jumps at all competition levels – amendment to Technical Rule 29 of the International Competition Regulations. The systems offered by professional manufacturers are not available at levels below national championships – and even there, sometimes not at all. The app has already proven its worth at the German Combined Events Championships and has become the standard at the Lower Saxony State Championships. With the camera function, the recording device (recommended: Apple iPhone) can be optimally positioned next to the takeoff board. The evaluation device (recommended: Apple iPhone or, even better, iPad) can be placed, for example, with the scorekeeper or near the official. The devices detect and connect effortlessly – Wi-Fi is not required. The evaluation device can connect to multiple cameras (alternately) (e.g., during the triple jump). Advantages of the Jump Control: • No Wi-Fi required • Compatible with iOS 16.2 and later • For all horizontal jumps • Multiple cameras possible (e.g., for triple jump or parallel landings) (one at a time) • High accuracy through optimal camera placement Attempts can be saved and shared with athletes and coaches (AirDrop, email, etc.) • 60 to 240 frames per second (camera dependent) • Integrated spirit level • Energy optimization: Camera screen dimmable when connected to the evaluation system • Optional guide lines facilitate evaluation • One app for camera and evaluation • Simple licensing model – no subscription required NOTE: The stability of the connection between the evaluation device and the camera(s) depends on external conditions (such as other interfering devices in the vicinity, distance between camera and evaluation device, etc.). Since these cannot be influenced by the provider, continuous functionality of the solution cannot be guaranteed.

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: FDS Smart Chrono at 13.4 against JumpControl's 16.2. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FDS Smart Chrono ships an update every 2 months, JumpControl every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
FDS Smart Chrono versus JumpControl: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFDS Smart ChronoJumpControl
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS13.4 — better16.2
Further details — not scored
Size44 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFDS-Timing SarlPellePepper UG (haftungsbeschränkt)

In-app purchases

2 purchases

FDS Smart Chrono

One-time2
  • 1 Year Subscription$59.99
  • 1 Year Subscription$79.99
1 purchases

JumpControl

One-time1
  • 30 Days Controller$12.99

Questions

Is FDS Smart Chrono free?
FDS Smart Chrono is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is JumpControl free?
JumpControl is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do FDS Smart Chrono or JumpControl have ads?
Neither FDS Smart Chrono nor JumpControl shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FDS Smart Chrono or JumpControl?
FDS Smart Chrono ships an update every 2 months, and JumpControl every 3 months. Most recently, FDS Smart Chrono was updated on September 9, 2026 and JumpControl on September 13, 2026.

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