Webscorer Race Timer for iPad vs Ultimate Stopwatch
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Webscorer Race Timer for iPad
This app provides comprehensive race timing, registration, and results management for over 60 sports. It offers flexible timing interfaces, built-in live results posting, and advanced setup options for various race types, including those with laps and adjusted times. Supports multi-device timing and automated RFID/NFC chip timing.
- Supports 60+ sports
- Built-in LIVE results posting
- Innovative graphical timing interface
- Advanced race setup options
- Lap time recording
- Multi-device timing
- Automated RFID/NFC chip timing
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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
Ultimate Stopwatch
This professional timing tool allows coaches and trainers to track multiple athletes and events simultaneously. It offers unlimited stopwatches, flexible race management, and detailed reporting for comprehensive performance analysis. Designed for efficient team and individual tracking.
- Unlimited stopwatches
- Flexible race management
- Unlimited laps
- Background operation
- Flexible timing adjustments
- Detailed reporting
- Customizable activity list
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The Ultimate Stopwatch is a professional timing tool, essential for coaches, trainers, and PE teachers who need to track multiple athletes across multiple events. Simple to use, but powerful enough to handle all your needs, designed specifically for iPhone and iPad. Unmatched Functionality with No Limits • Unlimited Stopwatches: Track any number of users; up to 180 stopwatches can be displayed simultaneously on an iPad Pro for a single race. • Flexible Race Management: Create unlimited races with customizable locations and notes, switching between them with a single swipe. • Laps Without Limits: Record unlimited laps per stopwatch, with the last 4 to 16 laps displayed. • Background Operation: Watches continue running even when the app isn't running, ensuring you never lose track. • Flexible Timing Adjustments: Save temporary laps or stops to assign later, ensuring accuracy even when multiple runners arrive simultaneously. • Undo mistakes: False Start or tapped wrong person? Undo it! Got the wrong time? Edit it anytime. Add or delete watches, even while race is ongoing. Complete Control at your Fingertips • Customizable Activity List: Tailor the built-in activity list to the sports or events you track. • Individual and Master Controls: Start, stop, or reset each watch independently or all at once. • Diverse Stopwatch Formats: Choose from 25 different layouts to suit your needs, controlling watch/button/text size. • Advanced Timing Options: Switch between split and cumulative displays at any time, and control the precision of time display down to thousandths of a second. Comprehensive People Management • Organize your People: Group individuals into teams or classes for streamlined tracking. • Detailed Reporting: Access race history and performance metrics for each participant, including their personal bests. • Easy Importing: Import contacts directly from your address book, complete with photos and emails. • Photos: so you can tell who's who in a large group. Flexible Launch Choices • Quick Race Launching: Use the volume button to start races without needing to look at your device. • Visual Organization: Automatically sort watches (as each person completes a lap, they drop to the bottom, so next lap they're easy to find) or manually arrange as needed. • Staggered Starts: Spread out your runners over time. • Full-Screen Launch Board: Let each runner knows it's their time to go. • Batch races: launch another group all at once. • Simultaneous Races: Easily navigate between multiple ongoing races. Dynamic Reporting • Add Personal Notes: Enhance reports with notes for each race or participant. • Sorting and Graphing: Sort reports by time or name, or graph your results. • Exporting: Use your data in other apps, like Excel. • Activity Tracking: Monitor which types of activities are timed and locate races by name or map. • Find a race: Search by name, or use the map to find it by location. The Ultimate Stopwatch is not just a tool; it’s a game-changer for anyone serious about timing in sports. With robust features and user-friendly design, it empowers coaches and trainers to focus on performance while effortlessly tracking times.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Webscorer Race Timer for iPad at Free against Ultimate Stopwatch's $3.99. Webscorer Race Timer for iPad also leads on ratings volume (209 vs 67). Ultimate Stopwatch's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On rating, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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
Webscorer Race Timer for iPad is free to download; Ultimate Stopwatch costs $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Webscorer Race Timer for iPad against 4.7 for Ultimate Stopwatch. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 209 and 67 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 95% of Webscorer Race Timer for iPad's written reviews are positive against 87% of Ultimate Stopwatch's.
Webscorer Race Timer for iPad ships an update every 2 months, Ultimate Stopwatch every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 6, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Webscorer Race Timer for iPad | Ultimate Stopwatch |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $3.99 |
| Rating | 4.8 (209 ratings) — better | 4.7 (67 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 95.1% of reviews — better | 87.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 209 — better | 67 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Freemium — better | Paid |
| Devices | iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 46 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Webscorer Inc. | Pinetree Software |
Customer experience
Webscorer Race Timer for iPad
Ultimate Stopwatch
In-app purchases
Webscorer Race Timer for iPad
No in-app purchases
Ultimate Stopwatch
No in-app purchases
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