Comparison

Arbiter vs ChalkTimer

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

Head to head
About

Arbiter

Manage school events, track schedules, record scores, and handle payments for administrators, officials, and fans. Stay connected to your favorite teams and follow game updates seamlessly.

Highlights
  • View schedules and team information
  • Record scores accurately
  • Make secure payments
  • Accept game assignments
  • Manage availability blocks
  • Track game payments and transfers
  • Follow favorite schools and teams
Features
Currently charting
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Stay connected and in control with Arbiter, the all-in-one platform for managing school events. Whether you’re a school administrator, game official, or passionate fan, Arbiter makes it easy to organize, track, and enjoy every event. For School Administrators: • View schedules and team information anytime. • Record scores quickly and accurately. • Make secure payments to officials and workers. For Officials: • Accept new game assignments with ease. • Add and manage blocks to control your availability. • Track and manage game payments, then transfer earnings directly to your bank. For Fans, Parents & Students: • Follow your favorite schools and teams. • View schedules, scores, and rosters. Download the Arbiter App today and experience the easiest way to manage and follow your favorite school! Questions? Feel free to contact us anytime at support@arbitersports.com.

About

ChalkTimer

This app provides precise timing for gymnastics warm-ups and competitions, adhering to USAG rules. It automates calculations and countdowns, offering visual and audio cues for seamless transitions. Designed for coaches and meet directors, it aims to reduce stress and improve efficiency.

Highlights
  • USAG Rules Based Timing
  • Automatic Warm-up Calculation
  • Competition Event Timers
  • Fall & Bump/Touch Timers
  • General Stopwatch Functionality
  • Visual and Audio Cues
  • Offline Reliability (PRO)
Features
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Take the stress out of warm‑up and competition timing. ChalkTimer is the precision timing app built for gymnastics competitions. Designed by coaches and meet directors, it follows USA Gymnastics (USAG) Rules & Policies to deliver automatic, rule‑compliant warm‑up timing—no spreadsheets, no volunteers, no stress. And now, ChalkTimer goes even further with fully functional competition timing built right in. Every event. Every scenario. Every timing rule handled automatically. Included in the new Competition Timing Suite: • All event timers for every apparatus • Fall timers for accurate, rule‑compliant deductions • Bump/Touch timers for athlete readiness and equipment adjustments • General stopwatch for flexible timing needs across the meet Whether you’re coaching, judging, or running the meet, ChalkTimer keeps your event moving with clarity, fairness, and confidence. --- For Coaches: More Time to Coach, Less Time on the Clock Coaches shouldn’t be juggling stopwatches or second‑guessing timing rules. ChalkTimer handles the math and the countdowns so you can focus on your athletes. • Instantly calculates warm‑up times by level • Visual and audio cues keep everyone on track • Ensures fairness across all rotations • Works on any device—no setup headaches • Lets you coach without watching the clock --- For Meet Directors: Professional Timing Without Extra Staff Running a meet is complex—timing shouldn’t be. ChalkTimer eliminates the need for volunteer timers and manual calculations, giving you a polished, automated solution. • Supports over 144 USAG‑compliant timing combinations • Custom time override for unique formats • Keeps sessions on schedule and transitions smooth • Works offline—no WiFi, no problem (PRO version required) • Projects cleanly to displays or judge panels • Makes your meet look and run like a championship --- Key Features That Set ChalkTimer Apart • Dynamic time calculation by level and athlete count • Audio and visual alerts for seamless transitions • One‑tap reset between rotations • Flexible display modes for any setup • Offline reliability—built for real‑world gym conditions (PRO version required) • Intuitive interface for fast, frustration‑free use --- Built by Gymnastics Pros, for the Gymnastics World ChalkTimer was born from the chaos of real meets. Created by experienced coaches and meet directors, it’s engineered to solve the exact problems you face on competition day. From small invitationals to large‑scale events, ChalkTimer brings order, accuracy, and peace of mind. --- Why ChalkTimer Wins • Trusted USAG rule compliance • Saves time, staff, and sanity • Elevates your meet’s professionalism • Keeps athletes, coaches, and judges in sync • Designed with the gymnastics community in mind --- Run your meet like clockwork—download ChalkTimer today. Visit https://chalktimegymnastics.com for more details.

Screenshots

Arbiter4 screens
ChalkTimer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: ChalkTimer at 100% against Arbiter's 32%. ChalkTimer also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.4) and update cadence (every 6 days vs fortnightly). Arbiter's advantage is ratings volume (1.2K vs 2) and chart position (#77 vs unranked). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ChalkTimer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Arbiter has 1.2K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 32% of Arbiter's written reviews are positive against 100% of ChalkTimer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Arbiter ships an update fortnightly, ChalkTimer every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Arbiter versus ChalkTimer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterArbiterChalkTimer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (1.2K ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews32.4% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.2K — better2
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
Best chart rank#77 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.4 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size67 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperArbiterSports LLCKristo Designs LLC (US)

Customer experience

Arbiter

All ratings1,213 ratings
Positive85.5%
Neutral3.1%
Negative11.4%
Written reviews244 reviews
Positive32.4%
Neutral8.6%
Negative59.0%

ChalkTimer

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Arbiter

Reported bugs

20 issues
  • Login credentials not recognized despite working on website
  • App logs user out after short inactivity
  • Schedule fails to load or display
  • Blank screens on home, connect, and profile tabs
  • Calendar navigation jumps to wrong dates
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  • Game acceptance shows success but doesn't actually accept
  • Verification codes not received on iPhone
  • Bank transfer button non-functional
  • Page doesn't fully display on Pro Max iPhones
  • Email verification links never send
  • App crashes or force closes frequently
  • Strobe light effect on latest iOS versions
  • Sign in button greyed out after maintenance
  • Game changes don't sync to app from website
  • Multi-factor authentication screen misformatted
  • App freezes when selecting school
  • Limited app support banner appears
  • Schedule doesn't appear after login without refresh
  • Declined game assignment produces error message
  • Contact information displays incorrectly (mismatched logos/names)

Requested features

16 requests
  • Coach names visible before games
  • Monitor crew assignments display
  • Mileage tracking for tax purposes
  • Stay logged in option
  • Calendar export to phone calendar
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  • Search functionality for contacts
  • Crew text messaging for all members
  • Self-assign options on mobile
  • Notes feature on app (not just website)
  • Payment status indicator on assignments
  • Today button for quick date navigation
  • Block status visual indicators (color-coded)
  • Face ID/biometric authentication
  • Contact export functionality
  • Email verification option for 2FA
  • Clickable AD links for game locations

ChalkTimer

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Arbiter

No in-app purchases

None

ChalkTimer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Arbiter free?
Arbiter is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ChalkTimer free?
ChalkTimer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Arbiter or ChalkTimer?
ChalkTimer is rated higher. Arbiter averages 4.4 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while ChalkTimer averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Arbiter or ChalkTimer have ads?
Neither Arbiter nor ChalkTimer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Arbiter or ChalkTimer?
Arbiter ships an update fortnightly, and ChalkTimer every 6 days. Most recently, Arbiter was updated on October 22, 2026 and ChalkTimer on September 29, 2026.

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