Comparison

PenaltyTimer vs Penalty Timer

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

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About

PenaltyTimer

This app is designed for roller derby officials to reliably track player penalties. It offers features like simultaneous timer stops, 10-second warnings, and quick editing for penalties, simplifying the management of the penalty box.

Highlights
  • Manage any penalty box configuration
  • Stop all timers simultaneously
  • 10-second warning alert
  • Tap-edit for quick time adjustments
  • Customizable team colors
  • Multilingual support
Features
Currently charting
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PenaltyTimer is the first mobile app created specifically for roller derby officials. It has since been used by leagues all over the world. Typical stopwatches can be unreliable and cumbersome to use. PenaltyTimer provides a reliable way to track penalties with built-in knowledge of the WFTDA ruleset for those tricky jammer situations. If you're short staffed at practice, managing the full penalty box is no problem! FEATURES - Manage any configuration you'd like: two blockers, two jammers, four blockers, or even the full penalty box! - Stop all timers simultaneously between jams. - 10 second warning, alerting you to tell the skater to stand up. - Tap-edit allows you to quickly edit a time or add a minute for a double-penalty. - Customizable colors to match the team uniforms. - Full support for Retina display and iOS multitasking. - Localized into eight languages.

About

Penalty Timer

This app provides precise penalty timing for roller derby officials and coaches. It features WFTDA rule compliance, offline functionality, and customizable settings for various game scenarios. Designed by derby enthusiasts, it ensures reliable timing without internet or ads.

Highlights
  • WFTDA rule-compliant penalty codes
  • Offline functionality
  • One-tap timer management
  • Customizable team colors
  • Flexible timer configurations
  • 10-second warning alerts
Features
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The Most Reliable Penalty Timer for Roller Derby Officials Finally, a penalty timer built specifically for roller derby that actually works when you need it most. Whether you're a referee managing a chaotic jam or a coach running practice with limited staff, PenaltyTimer delivers precision timing with built-in WFTDA knowledge. - WFTDA COMPLIANT & RULE-SMART All penalty codes built-in (BC, FE, HB, LB, MP, IC, II, IP) Automatic 30-second durations with double-penalty support Handles tricky jammer situations according to official rules 10-second warning alerts - never miss telling skaters to stand - BUILT FOR REAL DERBY CONDITIONS Works 100% offline - no wifi crashes during crucial moments Lightning-fast tap-edit for quick time adjustments Stop ALL timers simultaneously between jams with one tap Customizable team colors to match any bout setup - FLEXIBLE FOR ANY SITUATION Two Blockers: Perfect for scrimmage or short-staffed practice Two Jammers: Ideal for jammer-focused drills Four Blockers: Standard penalty box management Full Penalty Box: Complete 6-skater capacity for regulation bouts - DESIGNED BY DERBY PEOPLE, FOR DERBY PEOPLE Unlike generic stopwatch apps that fail under pressure, PenaltyTimer was designed specifically for the unique needs of roller derby officials. Every feature solves a real problem we've all experienced. - KEY FEATURES: Reliable timing that won't crash mid-jam Visual and vibration warnings at 10 seconds One-touch penalty serving and timer management Team color customization for easy identification Penalty history tracking for post-bout analysis No accounts, no ads, no internet required - PERFECT FOR: WFTDA/MRDA certified referees Coaches running practice sessions League training officials NSOs managing penalty tracking Anyone tired of unreliable timing apps - ZERO HASSLE SETUP Download, open, and start timing penalties immediately. No registration, no cloud sync, no complicated setup. Just reliable derby timing when you need it. - BATTLE-TESTED RELIABILITY Built to handle the intensity of roller derby. No more app crashes during power jams, no more lost penalty times, no more fumbling with complex interfaces while trying to manage the box. Stop fighting with inadequate timing tools. Get the penalty timer that understands roller derby as well as you do. Perfect for WFTDA, MRDA, JRDA, and recreational leagues worldwide.

Screenshots

PenaltyTimer4 screens
Penalty Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: PenaltyTimer at 91% against Penalty Timer's 0%. PenaltyTimer also leads on rating (4.8 vs 1.0) and chart position (#23 vs unranked). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases 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

PenaltyTimer costs $1.99 and Penalty Timer $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PenaltyTimer holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PenaltyTimer has 13 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 91% of PenaltyTimer's written reviews are positive against 0% of Penalty Timer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PenaltyTimer ships an update every 8 months, Penalty Timer every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
PenaltyTimer versus Penalty Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPenaltyTimerPenalty Timer
Price$1.99 — better$3.99
Rating4.8 (13 ratings) — better1.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews90.7% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings13 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsEvery 5 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
Best chart rank#23 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFearless CodeSebastin Michael

Customer experience

PenaltyTimer

All ratings13 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews43 reviews
Positive90.7%
Neutral2.3%
Negative7.0%

Penalty Timer

All ratings2 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

PenaltyTimer

No in-app purchases

None

Penalty Timer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PenaltyTimer free?
PenaltyTimer costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Penalty Timer free?
Penalty Timer costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, PenaltyTimer or Penalty Timer?
PenaltyTimer is rated higher. PenaltyTimer averages 4.8 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while Penalty Timer averages 1.0 from 2 ratings.
Do PenaltyTimer or Penalty Timer have ads?
Neither PenaltyTimer nor Penalty Timer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PenaltyTimer or Penalty Timer?
PenaltyTimer ships an update every 8 months, and Penalty Timer every 5 months. Most recently, PenaltyTimer was updated on October 11, 2026 and Penalty Timer on October 2, 2026.

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