Comparison

Sport Multi Timer vs MapRunA

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

Head to head
About

Sport Multi Timer

Easily manage multiple timers for any sport, from shot clocks to period times. Set up and control timers individually or in sync with a whistle. Works for various sports and is quick to learn.

Highlights
  • Multiple independent timers
  • Synchronized timer control
  • Period time tracking
  • Shot clock functionality
  • Timeout tracking
  • Ad-free experience
Features
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Timekeeping for your sport is now easy. Setup and go in under 60 seconds.. Set as many timers as you need. Control them separately or together on a ref’s whistle. Keep track of the period time Keep a shot clock. Keep track of timeouts Works with any sport, and only takes a moment to get started and learn. Ad free and no account required. Lacrosse, Basketball, Water Polo, Aussie Rules, Ice Hockey.

About

MapRunA

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MapRun enables a form of Orienteering that uses a SmartPhone or Watch App for punching and timing, avoiding the need to put out flags and units on the course. This saves time and effort for organisers, courses can be left open for extended periods of time, and instant feedback is provided with track, personal result and leaderboard results in the App.

Screenshots

Sport Multi Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MapRunA at none against Sport Multi Timer's 1. Sport Multi Timer's advantage is update cadence (every 3 months vs every 9 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Sport Multi Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. MapRunA asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sport Multi Timer ships an update every 3 months, MapRunA every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Sport Multi Timer versus MapRunA: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSport Multi TimerMapRunA
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.0 (4 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 9 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS16.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBrad EvansPETER EFFENEY

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Sport Multi Timer

One-time1
  • Pro Version$0.99
None

MapRunA

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Sport Multi Timer free?
Sport Multi Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MapRunA free?
MapRunA is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Sport Multi Timer or MapRunA have ads?
Neither Sport Multi Timer nor MapRunA shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Sport Multi Timer or MapRunA?
Sport Multi Timer ships an update every 3 months, and MapRunA every 9 months. Most recently, Sport Multi Timer was updated on October 9, 2026 and MapRunA on October 10, 2026.

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