FDS Remote Timer vs Microgate HiSmartFinder
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
FDS Remote Timer
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Remote Timer has been designed to be used when the distance between a timing gate and the timing center is above the range of radio transmission. This app will send all timestamps generated by a TBox to our Cloud server (either via a timing session or via a WebResult competition ID). Those timeStamps can be retrieved either by SmartChrono, by another Remote Timer app (in Receive mode) or by a computer using the dedicated "FDS Timing Server Interface" PC application.
Microgate HiSmartFinder
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The HiSmartFinder is a Microgate App which checks in real time for the presence of a HiSmart transponder in the area and traces its passage Passages management The HiTiming App stores the passages of the HiSmart in the area and displays the passage time. It can be used as a lap counter for example in track athletics competitions. Beyond the passing time of day, it is possible to view the net times to have a sort of real-time ranking. Sharing of results in Excel The results of the session can be sent via an Excel file attached to a message or email. Athletes data In the section dedicated to athletes' personal data, we can import a list of people with their bib numbers from Excel.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: FDS Remote Timer at every 4 months against Microgate HiSmartFinder's every 40 months. FDS Remote Timer also leads on iOS requirement (13 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
FDS Remote Timer ships an update every 4 months, Microgate HiSmartFinder every 40 months. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | FDS Remote Timer | Microgate HiSmartFinder |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months — better | Every 40 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 39 MB | 39 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | FDS-Timing Sarl | Microgate Srl |
In-app purchases
FDS Remote Timer
No in-app purchases
Microgate HiSmartFinder
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is FDS Remote Timer free?
Is Microgate HiSmartFinder free?
Do FDS Remote Timer or Microgate HiSmartFinder have ads?
Which is updated more often, FDS Remote Timer or Microgate HiSmartFinder?
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