# DataForce Contribute vs Chip Timing Assistant

The clearest difference is rating: Chip Timing Assistant at 5.0 against DataForce Contribute's 1.6. Chip Timing Assistant also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.0). DataForce Contribute's advantage is ratings volume (59 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Chip Timing Assistant holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DataForce Contribute has 59 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

DataForce Contribute ships an update every 3 weeks, Chip Timing Assistant weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | DataForce Contribute | Chip Timing Assistant |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.6 (59 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dataforce-contribute/id1546992462/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chip-timing-assistant/id6744538812/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **59** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 2.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 80 MB | 29 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TransPerfect](https://appshunter.io/developer/1478414535) | [Oak Hill Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/1004063747) |

## What reviewers say

### DataForce Contribute

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dataforce-contribute/id1546992462)

This app allows freelance contributors to complete various data collection projects for an AI solutions company. Tasks include capturing photos, recording videos and audio, and visiting locations to gather information and media.

**Highlights:** Take or share photographs, Record or share short video clips, Record or share sound/speech samples, Visit locations for information gathering, Location-specific reporting, Camera, file, microphone, and location permissions

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Chip Timing Assistant

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chip-timing-assistant/id6744538812)

Connect to RFID hardware for race timing. Set clock and start times, and replay data. Download participant lists for bib numbers and names. Supports Ipico/Active hardware.

**Highlights:** Connect to RFID tag readers, Set clock and start times, Replay timing data, Download chip/participant CSV, Supports Ipico/Active hardware

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DataForce Contribute free?

DataForce Contribute is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Chip Timing Assistant free?

Chip Timing Assistant is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, DataForce Contribute or Chip Timing Assistant?

Chip Timing Assistant is rated higher. DataForce Contribute averages 1.6 out of 5 from 59 ratings, while Chip Timing Assistant averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do DataForce Contribute or Chip Timing Assistant have ads?

Neither DataForce Contribute nor Chip Timing Assistant shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, DataForce Contribute or Chip Timing Assistant?

DataForce Contribute ships an update every 3 weeks, and Chip Timing Assistant weekly. Most recently, DataForce Contribute was updated on September 21, 2026 and Chip Timing Assistant on September 9, 2026.

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