Comparison

BRC Classic vs Trackside Stopwatch

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

Head to head
About

BRC Classic

A straightforward digital clock app offering a large, easy-to-read display. Users can choose between 12 or 24-hour formats, and utilize timer and stopwatch functions with a selection of appealing colors.

Highlights
  • Large digital clock display
  • 12/24 hour format
  • Timer functionality
  • Stopwatch functionality
  • Color customization
Features
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Designed for simplicity — ideal for users who prefer fewer options BIG NUMBER digital clock featuring: 12 hour or 24 hour Clock / Timer / Stopwatch Delightful set of colors to choose from

About

Trackside Stopwatch

This touch-first stopwatch is designed for coaches to capture accurate timing data for track and cross country athletes. It offers multi-timer support, lap review, session history, and export tools for efficient practice and race day management.

Highlights
  • Full-screen touch timing
  • Multi-timer mode
  • Lap review and session history
  • Export lap history
  • Relay support
  • Race mode with goal pace tools
  • Dark interface for visibility
Features
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Never miss a split. Trackside Stopwatch is a touch-first stopwatch built for track and cross country coaches who need fast, reliable timing at practice and on race day. With full-screen touch timing, multi-timer support, lap review, session history, and export tools, Trackside Stopwatch is designed to help coaches capture more accurate data with less friction. Whether you are timing one athlete, managing multiple groups, tracking relay legs, or monitoring goal pace in a race, Trackside Stopwatch gives you the tools to time with confidence. Features • Full-screen touch timing for fast, simple control • Multi-timer mode for timing multiple athletes or groups at once • Lap review with notes and saved session history • Adjust split distances when a split needs correction • Export lap history to Excel-compatible files • Save up to 100 session histories • Assign athletes to workouts, races, and relay legs • Built-in event library for common track and distance events • Track marking aid for custom track lengths and practice setup • Relay support for legs, totals, and pacing • Race mode with goal pace tools and projected finish data • Clean dark interface designed for quick visibility outdoors Built for coaches Trackside Stopwatch is designed for real coaching situations: • timing reps during practice • managing multiple athletes at once • tracking relay splits • reviewing lap history after a session • exporting results for recordkeeping and analysis Pro features Upgrade to Pro to unlock advanced race tools, including goal pace tracking, projected finish information, and expanded race timing features.

Screenshots

BRC Classic3 screens
Trackside Stopwatch4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: BRC Classic at 5.0 against Trackside Stopwatch's 4.2. BRC Classic also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 weeks). Trackside Stopwatch's advantage is ratings volume (5 vs 1). On price and ads 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. Trackside Stopwatch sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. BRC Classic asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

BRC Classic holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Trackside Stopwatch has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BRC Classic ships an update every 5 days, Trackside Stopwatch every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
BRC Classic versus Trackside Stopwatch: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBRC ClassicTrackside Stopwatch
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.2 (5 ratings)
Positive reviews87.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings15 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.6 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSingle Sail Software, LLCAndrew Poore

Customer experience

BRC Classic

Written reviews8 reviews
Positive87.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative12.5%

Trackside Stopwatch

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

BRC Classic

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Trackside Stopwatch

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Access - Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Premium Access - Annual$12.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Premium Access$19.99

Questions

Is BRC Classic free?
BRC Classic is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Trackside Stopwatch free?
Trackside Stopwatch is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, BRC Classic or Trackside Stopwatch?
BRC Classic is rated higher. BRC Classic averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Trackside Stopwatch averages 4.2 from 5 ratings.
Do BRC Classic or Trackside Stopwatch have ads?
Neither BRC Classic nor Trackside Stopwatch shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BRC Classic or Trackside Stopwatch?
BRC Classic ships an update every 5 days, and Trackside Stopwatch every 2 weeks. Most recently, BRC Classic was updated on October 24, 2026 and Trackside Stopwatch on October 24, 2026.

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