Comparison

TapeTime vs Racewatch Athlete Timer

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

Head to head
About

TapeTime

Features
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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!

About

Racewatch Athlete Timer

Features
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Precise Race Timing for Athletes and Teams Racewatch is designed to help coaches, race organizers, and athletes accurately measure race times for multiple competitors simultaneously. Whether during training or live competitions, Racewatch makes timing simple and reliable. Key Features: - Measure multiple athletes’ times at once with an intuitive interface - Easily correct timing mistakes on the spot - View detailed history of all recorded times for performance analysis - Organize competitors into teams or groups for efficient management Ideal for sports like running, cycling, swimming, and skiing, Racewatch supports coaches and athletes in tracking and improving their performance. Its clean design ensures anyone can use it effortlessly, making it the perfect companion for training sessions and competitive events.

Screenshots

TapeTime4 screens
Racewatch Athlete Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Racewatch Athlete Timer at Free against TapeTime's $1.99. Racewatch Athlete Timer also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.0). TapeTime's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On ads and device support 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

Racewatch Athlete Timer is free to download; TapeTime costs $1.99 up front. Racewatch Athlete Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. TapeTime asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
TapeTime versus Racewatch Athlete Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTapeTimeRacewatch Athlete Timer
Price$1.99Free — better
Update frequencyEvery 20 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS26.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB33 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerwarmwinds softwareMartin Vcelak

In-app purchases

None

TapeTime

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Racewatch Athlete Timer

One-time1
  • Racewatch Premium$3.99

Questions

Is TapeTime free?
TapeTime costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Racewatch Athlete Timer free?
Racewatch Athlete Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do TapeTime or Racewatch Athlete Timer have ads?
Neither TapeTime nor Racewatch Athlete Timer shows ads.

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