Squadrats vs bibkeeper
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Squadrats
Discover and collect virtual items on a map during your outdoor activities like running or cycling. Connect these items to build your own empire, or collect smaller, faster items for quick satisfaction. Even pros use this for added excitement.
- Collect virtual items on a map
- Discover places near you
- Connect items to build empires
- Collect smaller, faster items
- Collect giant items for rewards
- Used by professional athletes
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Have a higher purpose in all your rides, runs, hikes or any other activities. Make them exciting by collecting squadrats everywhere you go. You don't need exotic travels. With Squadrats you'll discover mysterious places close to your home. Squadrats are squarish items on the map. Your mission is to collect them. And connect them to build your empire. If you don't have much time, chase squadratinhos instead. They are much smaller, much faster to get, but just as satisfying. If you like order, you'll love the übersquadrat. It's a giant squadrat that will give you a strong kick when you build one. Fun fact: Squadrats are used by 300+ pro cyclists, runners, triathletes, orienteers. But you don't need to be a pro to enjoy them. Happy squadratting! Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdevula/
bibkeeper
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bibkeeper is the timing app for small to mid-size competitions — ideal for long-distance events, trail runs, backyard ultras and any race where runners don't cross the finish line in big bulks. GET STARTED IN SECONDS 1. Connect an existing SPOFERAN or resultastic event, or start free mode. 2. Start the event with a mass, group or individual start. 3. At the finish, record each runner's bib number from a quick-pick list or by scanning it. Done — results are calculated automatically and available live on SPOFERAN, plus a local export. MILLISECOND PRECISION WITH TWO-PERSON TIMING Use two-person mode to split time and bib capture perfectly between two people: one taps “Record time” the instant a runner crosses the line — pure reflex, millisecond precision. The second person, in the finish chute with a second device, calmly records the bib numbers in order, either from a pre-filled quick-pick list or by scanning the runner's bib code (bibcode) with the camera. bibkeeper merges the times and bib numbers automatically — results are then available online in real time. A CHEAP ALTERNATIVE TO RFID CHIPS No timing mats, no chips, no equipment rental: one or two smartphones replace expensive RFID hardware — no technical staff required. Timing with live results through bibkeeper costs just €0.10 per participant for a published event; test events and free mode are always free. That makes bibkeeper the preferred timing tool for small to mid-size competitions, where expensive RFID hardware doesn't pay off. ANY DEVICE, ANY COMBINATION Mix and match devices freely — a laptop at the finish, a tablet at an intermediate spot, a phone at the start. Every device syncs to the same event in real time. WORKS FULLY OFFLINE Every capture is stored on the device instantly, connection or not. Nothing is ever lost — bibkeeper syncs automatically the moment you're back online. EVERY START TYPE Individual starts, group starts and mass starts — all from the same app. RESULTS AND EXPORT The ranking with net times is ready instantly. Export captures and results as PDF or Excel — and import the Excel file straight into resultastic whenever you need results online afterwards. bibkeeper is the timing app of resultastic by SPOFERAN.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: bibkeeper at none against Squadrats's 2. bibkeeper also leads on device support (4 vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads 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. Squadrats sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. bibkeeper asks for nothing beyond the download.
Squadrats ships an update every 3 days, bibkeeper weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Squadrats | bibkeeper |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (8 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 86.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 8 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days — better | Weekly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 59 MB | 34 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Squadrats sp. z o.o. | SPOFERAN GmbH |
In-app purchases
Squadrats
- Squadrats Pro$4.991 Month
- Squadrats Pro14 Days trial$39.991 Year
bibkeeper
No in-app purchases









