FS vs Microgate HiSmartFinder
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
FS
Manually track sports event times with participant data stored in a database. Export measurements as CSV files. A free version has a 5-minute limit, with subscription options for full access.
- Manual timekeeping
- Participant management
- Database storage
- CSV export
- Multiple tables
- Unlimited participants
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The timing can be started and executed completely manually. For a better timing I recommend the use of my timing devices, which you can find on my website. All time measurements, as well as all participants with name and start number, are stored in tables within a database. Different tables with different control points and different participants can be created. The number of tables and participants has no limit. All these measurement data can be displayed, modified, deleted and exported as CSV file at any time. * A full version can be purchased via the In-App Purchase option. There are 3 subscriptions to choose from: - Full-version for 1 year - Full-version for 6 months - Full-version for 1 month * Note! The subscriptions are not renewed automatically. After the subscription expires, the restrictions of the free version will be applied again. * The only limitations of the free version: The total measuring time is limited to 5 minutes! Supported languages: German, Italian, English
Microgate HiSmartFinder
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The HiSmartFinder is a Microgate App which checks in real time for the presence of a HiSmart transponder in the area and traces its passage Passages management The HiTiming App stores the passages of the HiSmart in the area and displays the passage time. It can be used as a lap counter for example in track athletics competitions. Beyond the passing time of day, it is possible to view the net times to have a sort of real-time ranking. Sharing of results in Excel The results of the session can be sent via an Excel file attached to a message or email. Athletes data In the section dedicated to athletes' personal data, we can import a list of people with their bib numbers from Excel.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Microgate HiSmartFinder at none against FS's 3. FS's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 40 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
Both are free to download. FS sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Microgate HiSmartFinder asks for nothing beyond the download.
FS ships an update every 2 months, Microgate HiSmartFinder every 40 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | FS | Microgate HiSmartFinder |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 40 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 10 MB | 39 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Filippo Gozza | Microgate Srl |
In-app purchases
FS
- Full version for one month$3.99
- Full version for 6 months$7.99
- Full version for one year$12.99
Microgate HiSmartFinder
No in-app purchases
