Comparison

BeamTrainer 2.0 vs JRTiming

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

Head to head
About

BeamTrainer 2.0

Features
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This new time tracking application is very simple to use. You will need nothing else but your smartphone or tablet to download the Beam Trainer iOS app and start using it. For more accurate results and professional trainings use Beam Trainer app with compatible Beam Trainer photocells system which is perfect to use for speed and power sports such as football, basketball or athletics.

About

JRTiming

Features
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Simply connect your chronometer via Bluetooth, sync it with a single tap, and unlock a wide range of powerful features. While using the app, the chronometer acts as a bridge between the photocells and your smartphone. Just make sure to stay within 40 meters of the chronometer for a stable connection. Once connected, there’s no need to interact with the chronometer directly—it just needs to stay on. All timing data will be saved automatically in the app. You can view your saved times, tag your workouts, and search through them using your custom tags. Easily export your workouts as images to share on social media, or export the data in Excel format. You can choose to Excel export individual workouts or all workouts within a selected date range, helping you keep track of your progress over time. Train hard and have fun!

Screenshots

BeamTrainer 2.03 screens
JRTiming4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: JRTiming at fortnightly against BeamTrainer 2.0's every 2 months. JRTiming also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BeamTrainer 2.0 ships an update every 2 months, JRTiming fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
BeamTrainer 2.0 versus JRTiming: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBeamTrainer 2.0JRTiming
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.113.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size21 MB29 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSeedgrowJacques Riparelli

In-app purchases

None

BeamTrainer 2.0

No in-app purchases

None

JRTiming

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BeamTrainer 2.0 free?
BeamTrainer 2.0 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is JRTiming free?
JRTiming is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do BeamTrainer 2.0 or JRTiming have ads?
Neither BeamTrainer 2.0 nor JRTiming shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BeamTrainer 2.0 or JRTiming?
BeamTrainer 2.0 ships an update every 2 months, and JRTiming fortnightly. Most recently, BeamTrainer 2.0 was updated on November 3, 2026 and JRTiming on October 25, 2026.

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