# Athletic.APP vs ChalkTimer

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 (#112 vs unranked). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Athletic.APP | ChalkTimer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (278 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/athleticapp/id1482431809/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chalktimer/id6757995382/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **278** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 29.2% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#112** | — |
| Size | 43 MB | 17 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Deker Net LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1459404765) | [Kristo Designs LLC (US)](https://appshunter.io/developer/480588450) |

## What reviewers say

### Athletic.APP

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/athleticapp/id1482431809)

**Currently charting:** #112 Top Grossing · Sports (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Athletic+ Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| AthleticTV Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| Athletic+ Yearly | $95.00 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- ⏱️ Fast results notification
- 📊 Useful for tracking times/scores
- 🏅 Great for personal bests (PRs)
- 👍 Easy to navigate interface
- 💬 Smooth communication features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Constant glitches and freezes
- ❌ Cannot log in frequently
- 🚫 App won't open or load
- 📉 Lacks website functionality (rankings, data)
- 📱 Redirects to website often

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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


### ChalkTimer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chalktimer/id6757995382)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*