TimingMachine vs myABT
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
TimingMachine
This tool helps determine and compare engine timing for 2-stroke engines. It calculates piston positions, the effect of spacers, and offers graphical representations. Results can be exported as PDF or with custom text and images.
- Convert measurements to engine timings
- Convert engine timings to measurements
- Compare engine timings
- Calculate cylinder spacer effects
- Graphical representation of timings
- Export results as PDF
- Snapshot function for storing setups
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TimingMachine is a comprehensive tool for determining the control times of plate and slot controlled 2-stroke engines. With functions for the determination and comparison of timing, determination of piston positions in the cylinder, effect of different spacers as well as the export possibility of determined values, it is currently probably the most comprehensive tool of this kind. The functions at a glance ... - Conversion of measurements (mm) into engine timings (degree) - Conversion of engine timings (degree) into measurements (mm) - Comparison of two different engine timings and their effects - Conversion from pinch edge to piston position - Calculation of different cylinder spacers on the engine timings - Graphical representation of the engine timings - Export of result data sheets as PDF - Extended export with own texts and images - Easy-to-understand user interface - Does not need an active Internet connection New! Snapshot function - Store as many setups as you want and use them whenever you need them - Add your own remarks to every setup stored - Get a quick overview of all important information at a finger tip - Name every stored setup as you like
myABT
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myABT from ABT Sportsline With the myABT App from ABT Sportsline, the world's largest vehicle refiner for the VW Group, you immediately have full access to your performance upgrade and a continuously expanding range of services and helpful features. Display live parameters such as current additional power, additional torque, and various engine-related parameters. Three different driving modes β ECO, POWER and RACE β allow you to control the intensity of the performance upgrade at any time and, if necessary, adapt it to lower-octane gasoline at short notice. On selected vehicles, you also have access to the vehicleβs diagnostic functions, without additional hardware. This facilitates reading and deletion of error memory entries. If you run out of gas while driving, our integrated gas station finder will show you the nearby gas stations, including current prices. With the help of our partner ryd pay you have the option to pay directly at the dispenser with your cellphone. This service is currently available in Germany. Expansion to the rest of Europe by our partner ryd pay is underway. For more information, visit de.ryd.one/mobile-pay-ryd-pay. myABT App Highlights: - Visual representation of performance in real time - Display of engine-related parameters such as manifold pressure and intake air temperature - depending on the vehicle - Adjust the intensity of the performance upgrade with three different driving modes - Diagnostic capability β Read and delete error entries - Integrated gas station finder incl. 102 octane selection A prerequisite for displaying the live parameters and using the vehicle diagnostics is one of ABTβs latest generation of performance upgrades. The performance upgrade is available for a wide range of models from the VW Group.Β Visit us at our homepage www.abt-sportsline.de
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: myABT at Free against TimingMachine's $8.99. myABT also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 26.0). TimingMachine's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and update cadence (every 11 days vs monthly). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
myABT is free to download; TimingMachine costs $8.99 up front. myABT sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. TimingMachine asks for nothing beyond the download.
TimingMachine ships an update every 11 days, myABT monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | TimingMachine | myABT |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $8.99 | Free β better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | β |
| Update frequency | Every 11 days β better | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No β better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | β |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 15.6 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 32 MB | 210 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | keywerks GmbH | ABT Sportsline GmbH |
In-app purchases
TimingMachine
No in-app purchases
myABT
- Anhebung der Geschw. Begrenz$17.99
- Anhebung der Geschw. Begrenz.$499.99









