Comparison

Athletic.APP vs ChalkTimer

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

Head to head
About

Athletic.APP

This app connects track and field and cross country teams, athletes, parents, and fans through a communication and management network. It also facilitates participation in virtual meets with tools for result submission, including video and GPS tracking.

Highlights
  • Team communication network
  • Virtual meet participation
  • Result submission with video/GPS
  • Customized team pages/profiles
  • Private group conversations
  • Athlete/team following
Features
Currently charting
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The AthleticAPP syncs with your Athletic.net account to create a communications, management and engagement network for Track & Field and Cross Country teams, athletes, parents and fans. Additionally, it provides the platform for competing in Athletic.net virtual meets, including features for finding virtual meets and submitting results with video, photos, and GPS run recording tools. Coaches: - Create specific private conversation groups for your various athlete types. Talk to sprinters, jumpers, throwers, distance runners, or any sub-group of athletes you deem necessary - Post videos, news, events, photos, and results to your customized team page - Featuring push notifications so that athletes see your messages - Invite athletes on your roster to connect with your team using the app and create their own accounts - Secure and private; you decide who receives your content Athletes: - Post videos, news, events, photos, workouts and results to your customized profile - Enter into and submit your results for virtual meets and challenges - Start private conversations with your teammates and coaches to discuss results, upcoming races, technique, and workouts - Follow your favorite athletes, teammates and teams Parents and fans can also use the app to follow their favorite team's and athlete's news and updates, and can communicate with coaches regarding upcoming team events. Athletic+ https://www.athletic.net/features/athletes Terms of Service: https://www.athletic.net/terms/ Privacy Policy: https://www.athletic.net/privacy/

About

ChalkTimer

This app provides precise timing for gymnastics warm-ups and competitions, adhering to USAG rules. It automates calculations and countdowns, offering visual and audio cues for seamless transitions. Designed for coaches and meet directors, it aims to reduce stress and improve efficiency.

Highlights
  • USAG Rules Based Timing
  • Automatic Warm-up Calculation
  • Competition Event Timers
  • Fall & Bump/Touch Timers
  • General Stopwatch Functionality
  • Visual and Audio Cues
  • Offline Reliability (PRO)
Features
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Take the stress out of warm‑up and competition timing. ChalkTimer is the precision timing app built for gymnastics competitions. Designed by coaches and meet directors, it follows USA Gymnastics (USAG) Rules & Policies to deliver automatic, rule‑compliant warm‑up timing—no spreadsheets, no volunteers, no stress. And now, ChalkTimer goes even further with fully functional competition timing built right in. Every event. Every scenario. Every timing rule handled automatically. Included in the new Competition Timing Suite: • All event timers for every apparatus • Fall timers for accurate, rule‑compliant deductions • Bump/Touch timers for athlete readiness and equipment adjustments • General stopwatch for flexible timing needs across the meet Whether you’re coaching, judging, or running the meet, ChalkTimer keeps your event moving with clarity, fairness, and confidence. --- For Coaches: More Time to Coach, Less Time on the Clock Coaches shouldn’t be juggling stopwatches or second‑guessing timing rules. ChalkTimer handles the math and the countdowns so you can focus on your athletes. • Instantly calculates warm‑up times by level • Visual and audio cues keep everyone on track • Ensures fairness across all rotations • Works on any device—no setup headaches • Lets you coach without watching the clock --- For Meet Directors: Professional Timing Without Extra Staff Running a meet is complex—timing shouldn’t be. ChalkTimer eliminates the need for volunteer timers and manual calculations, giving you a polished, automated solution. • Supports over 144 USAG‑compliant timing combinations • Custom time override for unique formats • Keeps sessions on schedule and transitions smooth • Works offline—no WiFi, no problem (PRO version required) • Projects cleanly to displays or judge panels • Makes your meet look and run like a championship --- Key Features That Set ChalkTimer Apart • Dynamic time calculation by level and athlete count • Audio and visual alerts for seamless transitions • One‑tap reset between rotations • Flexible display modes for any setup • Offline reliability—built for real‑world gym conditions (PRO version required) • Intuitive interface for fast, frustration‑free use --- Built by Gymnastics Pros, for the Gymnastics World ChalkTimer was born from the chaos of real meets. Created by experienced coaches and meet directors, it’s engineered to solve the exact problems you face on competition day. From small invitationals to large‑scale events, ChalkTimer brings order, accuracy, and peace of mind. --- Why ChalkTimer Wins • Trusted USAG rule compliance • Saves time, staff, and sanity • Elevates your meet’s professionalism • Keeps athletes, coaches, and judges in sync • Designed with the gymnastics community in mind --- Run your meet like clockwork—download ChalkTimer today. Visit https://chalktimegymnastics.com for more details.

Screenshots

Athletic.APP4 screens
ChalkTimer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: ChalkTimer at 100% against Athletic.APP's 29%. ChalkTimer also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.7) and in-app purchases (none vs 3). Athletic.APP's advantage is ratings volume (278 vs 2) and chart position (#108 vs unranked). 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. Athletic.APP sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. ChalkTimer asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ChalkTimer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Athletic.APP has 278 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 29% of Athletic.APP's written reviews are positive against 100% of ChalkTimer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Athletic.APP ships an update every 2 weeks, ChalkTimer every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
Athletic.APP versus ChalkTimer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAthletic.APPChalkTimer
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (278 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews29.2% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings278 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#108 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size43 MB17 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperDeker Net LLCKristo Designs LLC (US)

Customer experience

Athletic.APP

All ratings278 ratings
Positive65.8%
Neutral6.5%
Negative27.7%
Written reviews65 reviews
Positive29.2%
Neutral10.8%
Negative60.0%

ChalkTimer

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Athletic.APP

Reported bugs

17 issues
  • Cannot log in, stuck in a loop
  • App constantly signs users out
  • Screen freezes
  • App does not allow upgrades
  • App stays on loading/start screen
Show 12 more
  • App won't open
  • Login issues after updates
  • Automatically logs out after login
  • App doesn't load or display content
  • Account reset or linked incorrectly (Facebook login)
  • Birthdate selectors are hidden behind the notch on iPhone 13
  • App won't record runs or parts of runs
  • App gets stuck saving runs
  • Logged into another user's account via Apple login
  • Updates from events take too long to post
  • Virtual meet video posts showing wrong videos
  • App gives someone else's profile when logging in

Requested features

12 requests
  • Include national and state rankings in the app
  • Allow viewing rankings on the app
  • Add live streaming and results support
  • Enable push notifications for team posts and comments
  • Allow viewing other users' times on the feed
Show 7 more
  • Make app functionality match the website
  • Add dark mode option
  • Support Apple Watch notifications for meets
  • Allow coaches to register athletes for meets
  • Display meet details on the team page
  • Show more data on the app like the website
  • Allow users to see other people's times on their feed

ChalkTimer

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Athletic.APP

Subscriptions3
  • Athletic+ Monthly$9.991 Month
  • AthleticTV Yearly$49.991 Year
  • Athletic+ Yearly$95.001 Year
None

ChalkTimer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Athletic.APP free?
Athletic.APP is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ChalkTimer free?
ChalkTimer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Athletic.APP or ChalkTimer?
ChalkTimer is rated higher. Athletic.APP averages 3.7 out of 5 from 278 ratings, while ChalkTimer averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Athletic.APP or ChalkTimer have ads?
Neither Athletic.APP nor ChalkTimer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Athletic.APP or ChalkTimer?
Athletic.APP ships an update every 2 weeks, and ChalkTimer every 6 days. Most recently, Athletic.APP was updated on October 18, 2026 and ChalkTimer on September 29, 2026.

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