TapeTime vs Swiftly Race Timer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
TapeTime
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TapeTime - the simplest sprint timer for coaches and athletes. Great for practice sessions - recording multiple finishers and sharing the times in Messages and more. Designed and built by a USATF Level 1 Coach, TapeTime has been track-tested and cross-referenced against multiple handheld timers. You cannot get more convenient, or useful, than TapeTime. See you on the track!
Swiftly Race Timer
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Time your club races with ease and accuracy! Swiftly Race Timer is the easiest way to record races! Simply start the race, record finishers, and share the results of the race! Terms and Conditions: https://racetimer.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://racetimer.app/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Swiftly Race Timer at Free against TapeTime's $1.99. Swiftly Race Timer also leads on update cadence (every 3 months vs every 20 months) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 26.0). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
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Swiftly Race Timer is free to download; TapeTime costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
TapeTime ships an update every 20 months, Swiftly Race Timer every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | TapeTime | Swiftly Race Timer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 | Free — better |
| Update frequency | Every 20 months | Every 3 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 15.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | warmwinds software | Astral Engineering LLC |
In-app purchases
TapeTime
No in-app purchases
Swiftly Race Timer
No in-app purchases
Questions
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