GlobalTiming vs SplitX Timing
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.
SplitX Timing
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Simple race timing for small events, training sessions, and coaches. SplitX Timing turns your iPhone into a practical race timer. It is made for organizers who need more than a stopwatch, pen, and paper—without the cost and complexity of chip-timing equipment. Create a start list in seconds, choose an interval or mass start, and record split and finish times as the race unfolds. Results appear instantly in the app and can be exported as a PDF for sharing or printing. Key features: • Create and edit start lists • Interval and mass starts • Manual or scheduled start • Record split times and finish times • View results instantly in the app • Export result lists as PDF Ideal for: • Small running races, ski races, and other timed events • Training sessions and club competitions • Coaches and parents calling out split times along a course • Additional manual timing at larger events SplitX is designed for manual race timing and does not use transponders or timing chips. It is quick to set up, simple to use, and works directly on your phone.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: GlobalTiming at 3 against SplitX Timing's 1. GlobalTiming also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.6). On price, update cadence, 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
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, SplitX Timing every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | GlobalTiming | SplitX Timing |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 5 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 21 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Patrick Mongauze | Kenneth Flaaøien |
In-app purchases
GlobalTiming
No in-app purchases
SplitX Timing
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is GlobalTiming free?
Is SplitX Timing free?
Do GlobalTiming or SplitX Timing have ads?
Which is updated more often, GlobalTiming or SplitX Timing?
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