FDS TBox Chrono vs Microgate HiChrono
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
FDS TBox Chrono
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Simple to use Start-Finish timing application. Designed to be use with FDS-TBox and bluetooth printer. Features : - Compute time results from Start to Finish Gate - Compute average speed (m/s, km/h, miles or knots) - Auto/Manual incrementation of Bib - Precision from 1/1 sec to 1/10'000 sec - Export data to csv file - Print times and results on an FDS bluetooth Printer - Post you results online with Webresults (subscription required)
Microgate HiChrono
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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.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Microgate HiChrono at every 11 days against FDS TBox Chrono's every 4 months. FDS TBox Chrono's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
FDS TBox Chrono ships an update every 4 months, Microgate HiChrono every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | FDS TBox Chrono | Microgate HiChrono |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 11 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 42 MB | 60 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | FDS-Timing Sarl | Microgate Srl |
In-app purchases
FDS TBox Chrono
No in-app purchases
Microgate HiChrono
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is FDS TBox Chrono free?
Is Microgate HiChrono free?
Do FDS TBox Chrono or Microgate HiChrono have ads?
Which is updated more often, FDS TBox Chrono or Microgate HiChrono?
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