Multi vs The Race Timer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Multi
This app offers multiple stopwatches and interval timers for precise time management. It's ideal for athletes, coaches, students, and anyone needing to track multiple events or durations simultaneously. Features include lap timing, interval customization, and video synchronization for detailed analysis.
- Run multiple stopwatches simultaneously
- Record lap and split times
- Customizable interval timers
- Video-synced timing (premium)
- Export data to Excel/Google Sheets
- Sound and vibration alerts
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All basic features are available for free! Perfect for coaches, athletes, and anyone who needs to measure multiple times simultaneously! As a runner myself, I created this app from the perspective of athletes and team managers who want precise and flexible timing tools. A multi stopwatch and interval timer for team managers, race timing, training, games, business time tracking, and anyone who needs to time multiple people or events at once. Built for track & field, swimming, cycling, motorsport, fitness training, games, work-from-home billing, and everyday timing. Record lap and split times, manage multiple stopwatches, save results, and review past sessions in the calendar. ■Stopwatch Features Run 20+ stopwatches simultaneously (device-dependent) Record lap and split times for multiple people or lanes Save and review data with a built-in calendar view Copy or export timing results for Excel and Google Sheets No-look lap timing for fast-moving races where you cannot keep watching the screen Useful for track & field, swimming, cycling, motorsport timing, games, events, and business workflows ■Video-Synced Timing (Premium Feature) Sync stopwatch time with video playback: slow motion, fast-forward, or pause Measure finishes and lap times more accurately Review sprint finishes, swimming touches, race moments, or close results frame by frame Easily record multiple athletes' lap times by pausing the video and logging times ■Interval Timer Supports up to 99 repeats and 5 customizable intervals Set sound alerts, vibration, and background operation Perfect for Tabata, HIIT, circuit training, study sessions, cooking, and daily routines ■Recommended For Track & field coaches and team managers Swimming coaches and lane timers Runners, swimmers, cyclists, and athletes PE teachers and fitness trainers Cycling, motorsport, keirin, and other race timing Games, events, billing, business tasks, and any situation that needs multiple timers How to Use Switching Modes: Swipe horizontally to toggle between Stopwatch and Timer. ■Stopwatch Tap START, STOP, LAP, or RESET as needed Save data via the bottom-left data icon -> Save -> add a title Tap the stopwatch screen to rename players or lanes View saved data: tap Data -> Calendar -> select a marked day -> choose a title and name ■Timer Add up to 5 intervals by tapping the "+" button Set repeat count by tapping the repeat icon Tap the sound icon to toggle sound or vibration Countdown begins automatically when the timer starts Reset any time with the RESET button Sound Effects: Courtesy of OtoLogic
The Race Timer
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RaceTimer is a modern race timing app for track meets, training, and school events. It combines precise manual timing with high‑frame‑rate video so you can review finish‑line results with confidence aiming to take away the guess work of manual stopwatch timing. - Centisecond timing (0.01s) with large start/stop controls - Photo‑finish style finish‑line viewer - Session history with lanes, athlete names, and notes - Export results as CSV, PDF, or JSON - Optional two‑device relay: starter triggers finish device with an audible start signal
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Multi at Free against The Race Timer's $4.99. Multi also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). The Race Timer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ads (none vs shown). On device support and iOS requirement 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
Multi is free to download; The Race Timer costs $4.99 up front. Multi sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. The Race Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.
Multi ships an update monthly, The Race Timer every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Multi | The Race Timer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $4.99 |
| Rating | 4.8 (105 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 86.4% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 105 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 123 MB | 16 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Koki Osada | Kabin Nam |
In-app purchases
Multi
- Grade up timer$0.99
- NoLook Timer$0.99
- Oline Timer$1.99
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- remove ads$2.99
The Race Timer
No in-app purchases
Questions
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Which is updated more often, Multi or The Race Timer?
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