Comparison

CoachWATCH vs Timer4Track

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

Head to head
About

CoachWATCH

Features
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Finally it's here, the renewed coachWATCH and it's not just NEW. We have taken a good look at the appearance of the app and also left out some functionalities. On the other hand, functionalities improved or added. With the coachWATCH clocking times is much easier to compare or analyze times afterwards. In the PRO version it is even possible to store the times of workouts in Dropbox or iCloud (future release). The data can also be sent to the athlete via email. In order to make coachWATCH even more accessible, this version can even be used on the iPhone where a linked Apple Watch can be used as a trigger. In short, the must-have stopwatch! WHAT CAN YOU DO WITH THE FREE VERSION? • full stopwatch • creating up to 5 athletes • use of a maximum of 2 workout templates • use of up to 10 training sets • creating up to 2 venues WHAT CAN YOU DO WITH THE PRO VERSION? • full stopwatch • unlimited creation of athletes • create unlimited workout templates • unlimited creation of training sets • create unlimited venues • use of BIG SCREEN (Multi-Touch, zoom in or out) • saving training sets, sharing via email • several athletes start simultaneously • compare different athletes with each other • auto start function with countdown timer FUTURE RELEASE • saving training sets in Dropbox and iCloud MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS & CONDITIONS • iPad, iPhone or an iPod Touch with at least iOS 9.1 If you are purchasing the PRO subscription you will agree to buy a yearly auto-renewing coachWATCH Pro Subscription that includes the ability the before mentioned PRO features for the period of a year. The yearly fee for the PRO subscription will be charged via your iTunes Account and will automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period Your iTunes Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the first year, and will have the same price as the original pro subscription on renewal and repeats yearly. Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription to that publication, where applicable. The latest terms of use and privacy policy can be found at http://www.coachSUITE.nl/coachwatch/legal

About

Timer4Track

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A simple yet powerful stopwatch for cycling and other disciplines that need to measure lap times and display them to athletes during the performance. Typical use cases include team and individual pursuit events in velodromes. It can also be used on the track and in the swimming pool. Fully configurable application: 1 - Text can be resized as desired or resized by the system 2 - A visual and audible countdown can be enabled 3 - The main buttons can be configured with different colors 4 - The LAP can be touched on the entire outside of the buttons 5 - Automatic saving of performance data 6 - The title and description of the test can be edited 7 - An EXCEL/CSV file containing all test data can be sent 8 - A second LAP button can be added to store two additional lap times for each main LAP 9 - The RESET and LAP2 buttons can be moved to three different positions 10 - Automatic reset if the RESET button is not enabled 11 - Excellent for training/competition in any sport that involves repeated passage of the starting line to show the athlete partial times and memorize other fixed detection points 12 - You can change the dark/light colors of the main screen. 13 - Uses a pattern system to display the difference between current and reference lap times. 14 - You can create and associate athletes to the acquisition Subscription Terms and Details: - Unlimited access to all features, with annual or monthly payment depending on the plan chosen on the "Subscriptions" page. - Payment will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. - Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. - Payment will be charged to your account for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period at the cost of the selected plan. - Upon initial subscription request, there is a 7-day trial period during which you can decide not to continue and cancel the subscription without being charged. Privacy informations: https://www.it4cycling.com/TimerApp/privacypolicy.html License agreement (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

CoachWATCH2 screens
Timer4Track4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Timer4Track at monthly against CoachWATCH's every 6 months. CoachWATCH's advantage is iOS requirement (9.1 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. CoachWATCH sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $19.99 per year and Timer4Track sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CoachWATCH ships an update every 6 months, Timer4Track monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
CoachWATCH versus Timer4Track: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCoachWATCHTimer4Track
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.1 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB92 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperStudio2 Communications B.V.Fausto Fabbioni

In-app purchases

1 purchases

CoachWATCH

Subscriptions1
  • 1 year PRO subscription$19.991 Year
2 purchases

Timer4Track

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Month7 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • Pro Year7 Days trial$6.991 Year

Questions

Is CoachWATCH free?
CoachWATCH is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Timer4Track free?
Timer4Track is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do CoachWATCH or Timer4Track have ads?
Neither CoachWATCH nor Timer4Track shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CoachWATCH or Timer4Track?
CoachWATCH ships an update every 6 months, and Timer4Track monthly. Most recently, CoachWATCH was updated on September 21, 2026 and Timer4Track on September 19, 2026.

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