Microgate HiSmartFinder vs TCHACOLive
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Microgate HiSmartFinder
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The HiSmartFinder is a Microgate App which checks in real time for the presence of a HiSmart transponder in the area and traces its passage Passages management The HiTiming App stores the passages of the HiSmart in the area and displays the passage time. It can be used as a lap counter for example in track athletics competitions. Beyond the passing time of day, it is possible to view the net times to have a sort of real-time ranking. Sharing of results in Excel The results of the session can be sent via an Excel file attached to a message or email. Athletes data In the section dedicated to athletes' personal data, we can import a list of people with their bib numbers from Excel.
TCHACOLive
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The TCHACOLive application is an excellent app to follow your events in real time, giving your friends and family the possibility to watch your adventures
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: TCHACOLive at every 13 months against Microgate HiSmartFinder's every 40 months. 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.
Microgate HiSmartFinder ships an update every 40 months, TCHACOLive every 13 months. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Microgate HiSmartFinder | TCHACOLive |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 40 months | Every 13 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 39 MB | 70 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Microgate Srl | Racemap GmbH |
In-app purchases
Microgate HiSmartFinder
No in-app purchases
TCHACOLive
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Microgate HiSmartFinder free?
Is TCHACOLive free?
Do Microgate HiSmartFinder or TCHACOLive have ads?
Which is updated more often, Microgate HiSmartFinder or TCHACOLive?
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