Comparison

TimingAppLive vs OverCrest

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

Head to head
About

TimingAppLive

Features
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Production Car Autotest and Autosolo Timing App and Leaderboard Solution Cars are timed using the App, penalties can be recorded after each run and then results are sent to a web server database where all the calculations are performed to produce a live leaderboards.

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OverCrest

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OverCrest is designed for regularity and road rally competitors who need clear timing, fast setup, and dependable tools while moving. What started as a basic timer has evolved into a complete rally workflow that combines live control timing, setup and planning, arrival handling, distance management, Apple Watch support, and GPX recording and replay in one app. The aim is simple: keep critical information visible, reduce taps during an event, and make common actions fast and predictable. At the center of OverCrest is the main timing screen, built around the timer, compass, and distance meter. The timer is structured for quick reading under pressure, showing the active control name and due time, a prominent main time line, countdown/lateness behavior, and make-up guidance. As due time approaches, the display helps you monitor precisely; once due time passes, it transitions clearly to lateness tracking so you can see exactly where you stand. OTL behavior is included to make timing pressure obvious when a control goes beyond its configured limit. The Setup area has been expanded so you can build and manage complete control lists quickly. Add as many timers as needed, edit control names, set due times, configure OTL, and enter make-up allowance per control. Each control row shows key timing details for quick review before you start. Setup now supports Time Allowed entry in both minutes and seconds for finer precision. For card-based events, Adj Times lets you apply a global offset across all controls in one move, with add and subtract options. OverCrest now includes advanced progress feedback for both time and distance, giving clearer pacing visibility throughout each leg. The compass remains a simple directional aid, but now also supports workflow speed: one press opens the arrival time window for the active control, and accepting an arrival automatically records that time and advances to the next timer/control. Distance handling has also been improved. The distance meter shows live travel and supports quick corrections from the main screen. Master Trip can be pressed to enter reverse, and a three-second press-and-hold resets both trips together. Apple Watch support extends this convenience with remote control actions and synced timer context when handling the phone is less practical. To speed event preparation, OverCrest supports OCR time-card import from camera or photo library. You can scan, preview extracted controls before applying, and continue with multi-card scans when required. Imported timing can still be edited afterwards. Beyond live timing, OverCrest includes route recording, replay, and GPX export. Replay settings support flexible viewing and unit preferences, and GPX speed recording can be disabled when you want cleaner route-only logs. In-progress recording persistence and recovery improve reliability when sessions are interrupted. Rally management has also grown: create, save, load, overwrite, rename, and delete rallies, with stronger persistence and safeguards to reduce accidental edits. Overall, this release is a major step forward from the earlier basic version, covering the full rally cycle from setup and import through live timing, arrivals, distance, recording, replay, and export.

Screenshots

TimingAppLive4 screens
OverCrest4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TimingAppLive at none against OverCrest's 2. TimingAppLive also leads on update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 7 months) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.6). On price, ads 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. OverCrest sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. TimingAppLive asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TimingAppLive ships an update every 5 weeks, OverCrest every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on September 8, 2026 and August 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
TimingAppLive versus OverCrest: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTimingAppLiveOverCrest
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 7 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS16.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSapphire Solutions Ltd.Mark Browell

In-app purchases

None

TimingAppLive

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

OverCrest

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription$2.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly Plan$9.991 Year

Questions

Is TimingAppLive free?
TimingAppLive is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is OverCrest free?
OverCrest is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do TimingAppLive or OverCrest have ads?
Neither TimingAppLive nor OverCrest shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TimingAppLive or OverCrest?
TimingAppLive ships an update every 5 weeks, and OverCrest every 7 months. Most recently, TimingAppLive was updated on September 8, 2026 and OverCrest on August 19, 2026.

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