Comparison

Webscorer Race Timer vs Fetch Heavy Ocean Tracker

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

Head to head
About

Webscorer Race Timer

This app facilitates race timing, registration, and results for over 60 sports. It offers various timing interfaces, supports multiple start types, and can handle complex race formats like laps and multi-day series. Results can be posted live online or shared via Bluetooth.

Highlights
  • Race timing for 60+ sports
  • Online registration setup
  • Live results posting
  • Multiple timing interface views
  • Support for various start types
  • Lap time recording
  • Multi-device timing synchronization
Features
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WEBSCORER – RACE TIMING, REGISTRATION AND RESULTS Support for 60+ sports where time determines the winner Available in 100+ countries + Support for local character sets, time zones, race data + Localized results & registration pages available in 15 languages + English-only for race organizer Built-in LIVE results posted to Webscorer.com Setup your free or paid online registration at Webscorer website KEY BENEFITS Time just about any type of race using the Webscorer app Post results from the app to Webscorer.com or share via Bluetooth No limit on number of racers Racers with bib numbers, or with racer names only No internet connection required to time a race & get results INNOVATIVE GRAPHICAL TIMING INTERFACE Four timing views + Normal view: tap once to record both time & racer + Fast-tap view: tap time stamp, then tap racer + Keypad view: tap time stamp, then use keypad to enter bib + Scanner view: use Bluetooth scanner to read QR code or RFID chip Tap multiple time stamps, then tap racers in order of finish You can also pre-enter the racer, then tap the time stamp Easy to correct mistakes, edit results in place BUILT-IN RESULTS POSTING Post results to Webscorer.com directly from the device Download results from Webscorer.com Share results via Bluetooth from other devices running Webscorer Follow a live race timed by Webscorer PRO ADVANCED RACE SETUP OPTIONS Supported race start types + Mass start + Wave start + Interval start + Individual start + Pursuit start Races with multiple distances and categories Import CSV, XLS or TXT start lists Integration with Webscorer online registration RACES WITH LAPS Record lap times Race with non-timed transitions (e.g. enduro) Multi-distance race where some checkpoints are shared, others not Time-limited lap race Relay race Fastest lap race RESULTS OPTIONS Results by distance Results by category Results by gender Exclude top racers from category results Team results Multi-day results series ADJUSTED TIME RESULTS Predicted-time race Age-adjusted results Sailboat racing handicaps Time-based handicaps Percentage handicaps Penalty-adjusted results MULTI-DEVICE TIMING Name sync + One device records time stamps + 2nd device records names in order of finish + The devices sync data over Bluetooth or an internet connection Bib sync + One device records time stamps + 2nd device records bibs in order of finish + The devices sync data over Bluetooth or an internet connection Multi-device splits + Point to point races + Multi-stage races + Mid-race split times Use multiple devices at finish + One master / multiple helper devices + All timing finishers on the same race + Merge results during or after race AUTOMATED TIMING RFID chip timing + Supports inexpensive off-the-shelf RFID timing hardware + Easy manual taps for missed detections + Flexible ways to configure chip IDs, including Bib = Chip ID NFC chip timing + Use timing device as NFC reader + Or use an external Bluetooth reader + Supports multiple readers per checkpoint Photocell / Start gate + Use a Bluetooth photocell for time stamps + Or connect to a external timer with attached photocell + Supports all popular timer manufacturers

About

Fetch Heavy Ocean Tracker

Features
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Open Ocean Tracker is the GPS logbook built by ocean riders, for ocean riders. Downwinders especially but also for parawing , wingfoil, kitefoil, kitesurf, pumpfoil, windsurf, SUP, surfski, kayak — if it happens on the water, this tracks it. What make it stand apart: - Live beacon permanent link for anyone to follow you. - Automatic regional / worldwide leaderboard for each discipline - Route navigation with waypoint on watch - Haptic km split display on watch Track on your Apple Watch, or on iPhone alone — no Watch required. 14 days free trial ON THE WATER • 1-second GPS tracking with live speed in km/h • Per-kilometre splits with a haptic buzz so you feel every km • Live map with distance covered and distance remaining • Follow a route with an on-watch arrow pointing to your next waypoint • Apple Watch Action Button: press to start, press again to pause/resume — all without leaving the app • Works under Water Lock • Lock-Screen Live Activity and Dynamic Island on iPhone, so you can pocket the phone and keep recording • Heart rate and full workout saved to Apple Health (Watch) LIVE BEACON • Broadcast your position live to a private link • Send it to friends or family on the beach so they can watch you in real time LEADERBOARD • Compete by sport and by country — your session counts toward wherever you actually rode • Fastest 1 km, fastest 10 km, longest distance, longest time, total distance • This Month and All Time, top 10 in every category • Share a branded map-and-stats card straight to Instagram YOURS TO KEEP • Replay every session on a map • Export any session as GPX • Save a session as a reusable route PRIVATE BY DESIGN No password, no account — just a nickname. We don't use analytics, ads, or trackers, we never sell your data, and your GPS tracks and heart rate stay on your device. Full documentation and FAQ: www.fetchheavy.co Built by Fetch Heavy in Fuerteventura. Made for the people who chase the wind. GARMIN VERSION Fetch Heavy Ocean Tracker is also available as a separate approved Garmin Connect IQ app for fēnix 7 / 7 Pro, epix (Gen 2) / Pro, fēnix 8 / 8 Solar / 8 Pro, Enduro 3, and Forerunner 955 / 965.

Screenshots

Webscorer Race Timer4 screens
Fetch Heavy Ocean Tracker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Webscorer Race Timer at none against Fetch Heavy Ocean Tracker's 1. Webscorer Race Timer also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 26.4). Fetch Heavy Ocean Tracker's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 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. Fetch Heavy Ocean Tracker sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Webscorer Race Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Webscorer Race Timer ships an update every 2 months, Fetch Heavy Ocean Tracker every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Webscorer Race Timer versus Fetch Heavy Ocean Tracker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWebscorer Race TimerFetch Heavy Ocean Tracker
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (136 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews96.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings136 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS14.0 — better26.4
Further details — not scored
Size47 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWebscorer Inc.Tommy Filc Garderes

Bugs and requests

Webscorer Race Timer

Reported bugs

1 issue
  • 🐛 App not working on race day

Requested features

3 requests
  • iPad version
  • In-app registration
  • Apple Pay option

Fetch Heavy Ocean Tracker

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Webscorer Race Timer

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Fetch Heavy Ocean Tracker

One-time1
  • Full Unlock$3.99

Questions

Is Webscorer Race Timer free?
Webscorer Race Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Fetch Heavy Ocean Tracker free?
Fetch Heavy Ocean Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Webscorer Race Timer or Fetch Heavy Ocean Tracker have ads?
Neither Webscorer Race Timer nor Fetch Heavy Ocean Tracker shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Webscorer Race Timer or Fetch Heavy Ocean Tracker?
Webscorer Race Timer ships an update every 2 months, and Fetch Heavy Ocean Tracker every 2 weeks. Most recently, Webscorer Race Timer was updated on October 30, 2026 and Fetch Heavy Ocean Tracker on October 28, 2026.

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