RC vs Helf Timer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
RC
This stopwatch is designed for model glider contests, allowing pilots to record successive flights within a decreasing worktime. A signal is given when the worktime ends. Tap anywhere to start or stop flights, and access the info button to adjust the worktime duration.
- Record successive flights
- Decreasing worktime countdown
- Start/stop flights with a tap
- Adjustable worktime duration
- Signal at worktime end
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This stopwatch can be used for model glider contests. In a model glider (F3K and F3J) contest, a pilot can fly his plane a number of times within the 'worktime'. Using this application, each successive flight can be recorded while the working time decreases. When the working time ends, a signal is given. Tap anyhwhere in the screen to start or stop a flight. Tap 'Start' to start the countdown timer for the Worktime. Tap the Info button on the down-right corner to edit the duration of the Worktime. This is a free, lite version. The Pro version includes several enhancements including a 'talking timer'. With this talking timer the pilot can hear when the worktime will end. The Pro version also stores the recorded flights in a database on the iPhone.
Helf Timer
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Helf Timer makes it simple to time any workout. Use the manual timer or stopwatch for daily routines, or pick from pre-set timers designed for boxing, CrossFit, MMA, strength training, team sports, and more. Easily customize round duration, rest intervals, and the number of rounds—no guesswork required. Track laps with the stopwatch, adjust settings in seconds, and stay focused with clear sound and vibration alerts. Whether you’re training hard or just need a simple countdown, Helf Timer keeps you on track with a clean, intuitive interface.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Helf Timer at every 2 weeks against RC's every 4 months. RC's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 17.0). On price, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
RC ships an update every 4 months, Helf Timer every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | RC | Helf Timer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Leon Wubbe | Helf Inc |
In-app purchases
RC
No in-app purchases
Helf Timer
No in-app purchases
