FDS Smart Chrono vs Microgate HiChrono

"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

HiChrono transforms the Microgate ecosystem with a cloud-based digital infrastructure for distributed timing. The app connects Microgate devices located across distant race points, removing the physical limitations of cables and the restricted range of radio signals. With HiChrono, you can transmit Time of Day (TOD), assign bib numbers to split times and monitor athlete status (started, finished, DNS/DNF) wherever you are, ensuring maximum operational flexibility even in the most demanding environments. Key Features Cloud-based communication system for synchronized data exchange between multiple race points. Instant connection of Microgate devices without cables or complex radio bridges. Precise Time of Day (TOD) transmission and instant bib assignment. Real-time athlete status management, including DNS (Did Not Start) and DNF (Did Not Finish). Flexible configurations for events of any size, from small tests to large distributed competitions.