Comparison

Lane Timer vs SplitDeck

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

Head to head
About

Lane Timer

Features
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Link up to 9 devices Start on one device. Monitor swimmer and stop on the remote device. All times are synchronized and consolidated on the starting device.

About

SplitDeck

Easily time multiple swimmers simultaneously with a clean, intuitive interface. Record splits, mark swimmers finished independently, and export your data. Designed for speed and clarity during practices and races.

Highlights
  • Time up to 10 swimmers/lanes
  • Record splits instantly
  • Finish swimmers independently
  • View current and split times
  • Optional lane/swimmer labels
  • Export times
  • High-contrast layout
Features
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Start up to 10 stopwatches at once. Scan a heat sheet to auto-populate your entire meet. SplitDeck is the multi-lane timing app built for swim coaches who need speed, accuracy, and zero setup friction on the pool deck. Record splits as swimmers hit the wall. Finish each lane independently. Undo a mistaken finish instantly. Your session auto-saves every 5 seconds — no data lost if the app closes unexpectedly. HOW IT WORKS Tap Start All — every timer begins at the same moment. Tap Split on any lane as a swimmer touches the wall. Tap Finish to stop that lane while others keep running. Save your results with one tap when the set is done. SPLITDECK PRO 10 concurrent lanes (free tier: 3) Swimmer rosters with one-tap lane auto-fill Full meet mode with standard 11-event order and gender grouping Heat-by-heat progression — names auto-populate for every heat Heat sheet import — scan or upload a heat sheet, auto-populate events, heats, lanes, and swimmer names Filter scanned results against a saved roster BUILT FOR THE POOL DECK Oversized tap targets for fast, one-handed use Digital stopwatch, analog clock face, or both at the same time 4 color themes: Dark, Light, Pool Blue, Midnight 6 accent colors High contrast for outdoor visibility Keep Screen On mode prevents auto-lock during timing SAVE AND EXPORT Session history grouped by day Quick Save with one tap or Name & Save for custom labels Export individual sessions, date ranges, or everything at once as CSV Swipe to rename or delete saved sessions Crash recovery — auto-save restores your session on relaunch CHOOSE YOUR DISPLAY Switch between a clean digital readout, an analog stopwatch face with second and minute hands, or both side by side. Timers scale automatically to fit your lane count — from one full-screen timer to a grid of ten. NO SETUP FRICTION Open the app. Pick your lanes. Tap Start. You're timing in under 5 seconds. Swimmer names are optional. Rosters make it even faster — select a team and auto-fill every lane in one tap. No accounts. No subscriptions. No ads. No internet required. Your data stays on your device. SplitDeck replaces the handful of stopwatches you're juggling on deck. It's faster, cleaner, and everything stays saved.

Screenshots

Lane Timer4 screens
SplitDeck4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Lane Timer at none against SplitDeck's 1. Lane Timer also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.6). SplitDeck's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). On price, 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

Both are free to download. SplitDeck sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Lane Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Lane Timer ships an update every 3 months, SplitDeck monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 5 level
Lane Timer versus SplitDeck: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLane TimerSplitDeck
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBrad EvansNATHANIEL J MOREHOUSE

In-app purchases

None

Lane Timer

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

SplitDeck

One-time1
  • Pro Mode$1.99

Questions

Is Lane Timer free?
Lane Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SplitDeck free?
SplitDeck is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Lane Timer or SplitDeck have ads?
Neither Lane Timer nor SplitDeck shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Lane Timer or SplitDeck?
Lane Timer ships an update every 3 months, and SplitDeck monthly. Most recently, Lane Timer was updated on September 27, 2026 and SplitDeck on October 3, 2026.

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