Comparison

NordBord vs Timebirds

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

Head to head
About

NordBord

Features
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The NordBord App facilitates quick and easy testing of hamstring strength and imbalance, as well as completing personalised isometric strength training programs. Connect to The NordBord via Bluetooth for rapid testing of isometric and eccentric hamstring strength. The live force graph provides visual bio-feedback in real-time and highlights max hamstring strength and left / right imbalance to facilitate rapid decision making. Once you have completed testing, data is uploaded to VALD Hub to facilitate centralised analytics and data review across VALD testing systems. The NordBord App also allows you to: - Manage or add athletes - Review or adjust each athlete’s test setup position - Test an individual or rapidly test an entire squad - Setup or modify tailored training programs targeting absolute or relative strength zones, complete with assigned reps, sets, and rest per exercise - Review historical results during testing for quick comparison Requirements - Requires iOS 15 or later - Requires internet connection (additional fees may apply) - Requires NordBord hardware

About

Timebirds

Control and customize your Timebirds timers with this app. Save favorite settings, sync multiple timers, and receive over-the-air updates for the latest features. Future integration with third-party apps is planned.

Highlights
  • Control Timebirds products
  • Customize settings
  • Save favorite workout settings
  • Sync multiple timers
  • Independent timer operation
  • Over-the-air updates
Features
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Pair your Timebirds products to your device and connects to Timebirds's new ecosystem which provides a number of benefits: (1) The flexibility to control your Timebirds unit with either the Timerbirds app or the user-friendly Timebirds remote. (2) Customize multiple settings to tailor your unit to your specific needs. (3) Save and easily recall your favorite workout settings. (4) Synch multiple timers to start and run at the same time. (5) Make a remote control linked specifically to one timer, enabling independent operation of each timer even when they are in the same space. Receive over-the-air updates to keep your timer up to date with the latest functionality and innovations. (6) Connect your unit to third-party apps (coming soon). Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://timebirds.com/policies/privacy-policy

Screenshots

NordBord4 screens
Timebirds4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: NordBord at none against Timebirds's 1. NordBord also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.6). On price, update cadence, 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. Timebirds sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $6.99 per month. NordBord asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NordBord ships an update monthly, Timebirds every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
NordBord versus Timebirds: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNordBordTimebirds
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size66 MB21 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVald Performance Pty LtdTimebirds Australia Pty Ltd

In-app purchases

None

NordBord

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Timebirds

Subscriptions1
  • Timebirds Pro7 Days trial$6.991 Month

Questions

Is NordBord free?
NordBord is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Timebirds free?
Timebirds is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do NordBord or Timebirds have ads?
Neither NordBord nor Timebirds shows ads.
Which is updated more often, NordBord or Timebirds?
NordBord ships an update monthly, and Timebirds every 3 weeks. Most recently, NordBord was updated on November 3, 2026 and Timebirds on November 4, 2026.

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