CISN vs By a Nose
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
CISN
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The CISN.tv iOS app gives you quick and easy access to your favorite CISN live and archived events. CISN.tv is a partnership between CISN and BlueFrame Technology.
By a Nose
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By a Nose is the companion app for the By a Nose light gate rodeo timing system. The app adds advanced system capabilities, including database race record storage and export, system configuration, and battery monitoring.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: By a Nose at none against CISN's shown. By a Nose also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 4 months). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
CISN ships an update every 4 months, By a Nose every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.
| Parameter | CISN | By a Nose |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 2 weeks โ better |
| Ads | Yes | No โ better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 โ better | 13.0 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 52 MB | 32 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | BlueFrame Technology, LLC | Backburner Labs Inc. |
In-app purchases
CISN
No in-app purchases
By a Nose
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is CISN free?
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Do CISN or By a Nose have ads?
Which is updated more often, CISN or By a Nose?
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