Comparison

CoachWATCH vs TrackTimer

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

TrackTimer

Features
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TrackTimer is built for track cyclists who want precise timing, instant performance review, and long-term session history. Capture time trials, pursuits and other efforts with precision — then review results immediately, compare performances, and track progress over time. Whether you’re racing, training, or coaching, TrackTimer helps turn every effort into meaningful performance data. Key Features • Precision timing for velodrome efforts • Record time trials, pursuits, flying efforts, and custom sessions • Instant result review with splits, pacing, and performance insights • Keep session history to build your long-term performance record • Compare sessions of the same type to measure improvement over time • Optional velodrome countdown beeps • Record and filter by type, location and rider • Clean, focused interface built for speed and simplicity TrackTimer is purpose-built for the velodrome — not a generic stopwatch. Review your pacing. Compare your efforts. Build your history. Improve with every session. TrackTimer helps you understand not just how fast you went — but how you’re improving. No spreadsheets. No guesswork. Just better track performance. Private and Secure Your data stays on your device and in your iCloud account. Nothing is shared with third parties. No personal data is tracked. The app is free to use, but in the free version only the last two recorded sessions are visible. The TrackTimer Pro in-app purchase unlocks full session history, import/export and session sharing to other users.

Screenshots

CoachWATCH2 screens
TrackTimer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: TrackTimer at weekly against CoachWATCH's every 6 months. CoachWATCH's advantage is device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (9.1 vs 18.0). On price, 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. CoachWATCH sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $19.99 per year and TrackTimer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CoachWATCH ships an update every 6 months, TrackTimer weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
CoachWATCH versus TrackTimer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCoachWATCHTrackTimer
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS9.1 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperStudio2 Communications B.V.Paul Robertson

In-app purchases

1 purchases

CoachWATCH

Subscriptions1
  • 1 year PRO subscription$19.991 Year
1 purchases

TrackTimer

One-time1
  • TrackTimer Pro$5.99

Questions

Is CoachWATCH free?
CoachWATCH is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TrackTimer free?
TrackTimer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do CoachWATCH or TrackTimer have ads?
Neither CoachWATCH nor TrackTimer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CoachWATCH or TrackTimer?
CoachWATCH ships an update every 6 months, and TrackTimer weekly. Most recently, CoachWATCH was updated on October 8, 2026 and TrackTimer on October 11, 2026.

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