Comparison

Manage race with RaceTime vs Flash Dossard

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

Head to head
About

Manage race with RaceTime

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RaceTime – Simplifies race management and timing RaceTime is the ultimate tool for race organizers, designed to make managing competitions with many participants smooth, fast, and efficient. Whether you’re timing a small local event or a large-scale race, RaceTime helps you handle it all — without the stress. Key Features: • Easy participant management: Add participants manually, import CSV files, or instantly create a dedicated registration page for your event — shareable as a link in seconds. Collect entries and payments online, all in one place. • Flexible start options: Organise individual or group starts with ease. • Supports the calculation of results for both individual and team competitions. • Splits view lets you see checkpoint-by-checkpoint times for every athlete. • Accurate timing: Record athletes, crossing the finish line, in multiple ways, reducing errors and simplifying your most important task. • Real-time results: Stand out with instant results updates for a professional race day experience. • Team collaboration: Invite staff and timekeepers to help run your event. Build a team that help you to manage the event and handling checkpoints. • Multi-device support: With a Pro subscription, use unlimited devices at finish line and checkpoints for seamless coordination. License agreement (Standard EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

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Flash Dossard

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Flash Dossard is the official mobile app of the Flash Dossard timing system – a solution designed for small to medium-sized organizers who want to manage their events without expensive equipment or complex setup. Ideal for: – Orienteering races – Multisport raids – Trail running – Events with checkpoints – Local, student, or school races What is the app for? It allows volunteers to scan bibs at different checkpoints (start, markers, finish). Each scan records a timestamp that is automatically sent to the central software. Behind the scenes, the Flash Dossard software allows you to: – Set up courses and checkpoints – Import and manage participants – Define a custom scoring system – Track team progress in real time – Instantly publish results online Your race. Your rules. From trail runs to forest raids, Flash Dossard offers reliable timing without equipment rental, giving you full independence.

Screenshots

Manage race with RaceTime4 screens
Flash Dossard2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Flash Dossard at none against Manage race with RaceTime's 8. Manage race with RaceTime's advantage is update cadence (every 8 days vs every 6 months). On price, ads, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Manage race with RaceTime sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Flash Dossard asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Manage race with RaceTime ships an update every 8 days, Flash Dossard every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Manage race with RaceTime versus Flash Dossard: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterManage race with RaceTimeFlash Dossard
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 8 days — betterEvery 6 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.6 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size81 MB88 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOleg AndrieievDOSSARD CLUB

In-app purchases

8 purchases

Manage race with RaceTime

Subscriptions6
  • Basic Plan$3.991 Month
  • Pro Plan$9.991 Month
  • Basic Plan$15.991 Year
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  • Basic Plan$27.991 Year
  • Pro Plan$39.991 Year
  • Pro Plan$69.991 Year
One-time2
  • Month$3.99
  • Year$17.99
None

Flash Dossard

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Manage race with RaceTime free?
Manage race with RaceTime is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Flash Dossard free?
Flash Dossard is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Manage race with RaceTime or Flash Dossard have ads?
Neither Manage race with RaceTime nor Flash Dossard shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Manage race with RaceTime or Flash Dossard?
Manage race with RaceTime ships an update every 8 days, and Flash Dossard every 6 months. Most recently, Manage race with RaceTime was updated on November 7, 2026 and Flash Dossard on November 5, 2026.

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