Comparison

Checkpoint Clock vs Ringside by DogShow.com

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

Head to head
About

Checkpoint Clock

This app functions as a precise timing device for Time-Speed-Distance road rallies. It records split times with optional car numbers and allows for dynamic adjustment of time units. It can also serve as a time reference for 'Seat of the Pants' rally classes.

Highlights
  • Split time recording
  • Optional car number logging
  • Scrollable log area
  • Dynamic time unit adjustment
  • Time of day clock synchronization
  • Decimal minute support
Currently charting
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The Richta Rally Checkpoint Clock is an application designed as a timing device for use at checkpoints during Time-Speed-Distance road rallys. It can also be used as a time reference for Class B or "Seat of the Pants" rally classes. When the "Split" button is pressed the clock records the time of the split in a scrollable log area at the bottom of the display. An associated car number can optionally be recorded as well. Log entries can be reviewed by scrolling the screen and individual log entries may be deleted. The clock can be dynamically changed to record in seconds, tenths of a second, or hundredths of a minute (decimal minutes). A facility is provided to adjust the time of day clock independently of the devices clock so that the app can be synchronized to an external time reference without changing the device's clock. *** Note *** The accuracy of the clock over time, sometimes called drift, depends on the accuracy of the underlying hardware.

About

Ringside by DogShow.com

Features
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Whether you’re a competitor, a ring steward, or an event secretary, Ringside by DogShow.com delivers the real-time tools you need to stay organized, informed, and in sync at dog shows and trials across the United States. FOR COMPETITORS, stay connected to the ring like never before: - View your personal event schedule right on your phone or tablet - Get real-time notifications when ring status changes - Receive reminders so you know exactly when your dog is due in the ring - Follow along with live running orders and progress updates - Track multiple dogs and classes across different rings - Always know what’s in progress and what’s coming up next FOR RING STEWARDS, keep your ring running smoothly with less stress: - Access the official running order instantly on your device - See which dogs are checked in, absent, or delayed - Manage the queue of dogs at ringside to keep classes moving efficiently - Track which dogs are “on deck” and “in the ring” - Help competitors stay informed so the ring runs on time - Reduce confusion and paper shuffling with digital tools designed for stewards FOR EVENT SECRETARIES, run your event with professional-level tools: - Input results directly at the event site - Generate and update running orders instantly - Offline Mode: full functionality for event secretaries without internet - Data syncs automatically once connection is restored - Seamlessly integrates with the DogShow.com Event Management System - Run instant entry counts, catalogs, and accounting reports TRUSTED ACROSS NORTH AMERICA - DogShow.com has been a go-to solution for clubs and professional secretaries since 2005 - Used by over 500 clubs and event secretaries across the U.S. and Canada - Supports both all-breed and specialty clubs SUPPORTS BOTH LARGE AND SMALL EVENTS - Trusted by professionals to manage everything from specialties to major all-breed shows - Handles both online and paper entries in one system KEY FEATURES - Competitor Access: live schedules, updates, and reminders - Ring Steward Tools: manage queues, track attendance, keep classes on schedule - Secretary Support: integrated with the complete event management system - Offline Mode: full functionality without internet - Automatic Syncing: data updates when a connection returns JOIN THE COMMUNITY! Since 2005, DogShow.com has been trusted by clubs, competitors, and event staff to keep shows running smoothly, fairly, and on time. With Ringside by DogShow.com, you’ll always be connected to the action — whether you’re running the ring, competing in it, or managing the entire event.

Screenshots

Checkpoint Clock4 screens
Ringside by DogShow.com4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Ringside by DogShow.com at Free against Checkpoint Clock's $3.00. Ringside by DogShow.com also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 31 months). Checkpoint Clock's advantage is chart position (#191 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.4). On 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

Ringside by DogShow.com is free to download; Checkpoint Clock costs $3.00 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Checkpoint Clock ships an update every 31 months, Ringside by DogShow.com weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Checkpoint Clock versus Ringside by DogShow.com: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCheckpoint ClockRingside by DogShow.com
Price$3.00Free — better
Rating4.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 31 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
Best chart rank#191 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB401 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDavid BiretaMDEX Solutions Inc.

In-app purchases

None

Checkpoint Clock

No in-app purchases

None

Ringside by DogShow.com

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Checkpoint Clock free?
Checkpoint Clock costs $3.00, with no in-app purchases.
Is Ringside by DogShow.com free?
Ringside by DogShow.com is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Checkpoint Clock or Ringside by DogShow.com have ads?
Neither Checkpoint Clock nor Ringside by DogShow.com shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Checkpoint Clock or Ringside by DogShow.com?
Checkpoint Clock ships an update every 31 months, and Ringside by DogShow.com weekly. Most recently, Checkpoint Clock was updated on October 8, 2026 and Ringside by DogShow.com on October 10, 2026.

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