GlobalTiming vs Flash Dossard
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
GlobalTiming
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The timing app to do like the biggest races! No more computers, Excel files and flying sheets! All you need is your phone and you will have: - All results recorded in real time - Your scratch and category rankings - The dissemination of results on the Internet in real time on the TimeIn'Live application The application works in partnership with the njuko registration service, the European leader in online registrations, and Time'inlive, a pioneer in live results applications. With just one click, import all your races and all your registrants into Global Timing and time your races freely. No training necessary! You type in the bib numbers as they come in and you're done. Reliable digital timing, instantaneous results broadcast, Global Timing offers you the quality of services of the biggest races within reach of your smartphone.
Flash Dossard
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Flash Dossard is the official mobile app of the Flash Dossard timing system – a solution designed for small to medium-sized organizers who want to manage their events without expensive equipment or complex setup. Ideal for: – Orienteering races – Multisport raids – Trail running – Events with checkpoints – Local, student, or school races What is the app for? It allows volunteers to scan bibs at different checkpoints (start, markers, finish). Each scan records a timestamp that is automatically sent to the central software. Behind the scenes, the Flash Dossard software allows you to: – Set up courses and checkpoints – Import and manage participants – Define a custom scoring system – Track team progress in real time – Instantly publish results online Your race. Your rules. From trail runs to forest raids, Flash Dossard offers reliable timing without equipment rental, giving you full independence.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: GlobalTiming at every 6 weeks against Flash Dossard's every 6 months. 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.
GlobalTiming ships an update every 6 weeks, Flash Dossard every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | GlobalTiming | Flash Dossard |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks — better | Every 6 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 21 MB | 88 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Patrick Mongauze | DOSSARD CLUB |
In-app purchases
GlobalTiming
No in-app purchases
Flash Dossard
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is GlobalTiming free?
Is Flash Dossard free?
Do GlobalTiming or Flash Dossard have ads?
Which is updated more often, GlobalTiming or Flash Dossard?
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