Comparison

UniFi Design vs ChalkTimerPRO

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

Head to head
About

UniFi Design

Plan and visualize your network setups with this comprehensive tool. Design your ideal configuration, generate checkout lists, and explore deployments with floorplan visualization. Access essential network planning utilities and community resources in one convenient application.

Highlights
  • Design network setups with Wizard
  • Customize racks and generate checkout lists
  • Visualize deployments with Floorplan
  • Access UniFi Community
  • Network Ports AR
  • WiFi Calculator
  • Capacity Calculator
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UniFi Design brings the full UniFi Design Center experience to your device, purpose-built for planning, building, and visualizing your setup from anywhere. Design your setup with the Wizard, now with far more control. Add and configure devices, customize your rack down to the detail, and sync your projects directly from UniFi Design Center so your work moves with you. - Build and edit complete rack setups with detailed configuration options. - Sync projects and floor plans from UniFi Design Center. - Visualize your network in a redesigned topology view to see your entire project at a glance. - Plan every connection with a dedicated ports view to edit devices and ports directly. - Place a full 1:1 rack in your room or office using AR to see exactly how it will look. - Access Certified Installers, Network Ports AR, Tech Specs, WiFi Calculator, and Capacity Calculator in one place. From idea to deployment, UniFi Design gives you everything you need to plan your project, wherever you are.

About

ChalkTimerPRO

This app provides precision timing for gymnastics competitions, adhering to USA Gymnastics rules. It automates warm-up and competition timing, including fall and bump timers, reducing stress for coaches and meet directors. Features include dynamic time calculation, audio/visual cues, and offline functionality.

Highlights
  • USAG Rules-Based Warm-Up Timing
  • Competition Timing Suite
  • Fall and Bump Timers
  • Dynamic Time Calculation
  • Audio and Visual Cues
  • Offline Reliability (PRO version)
Features
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Take the stress out of warm‑up and competition timing. ChalkTimer is the precision timing app built for gymnastics competitions. Designed by coaches and meet directors, it follows USA Gymnastics (USAG) Rules & Policies to deliver automatic, rule‑compliant warm‑up timing—no spreadsheets, no volunteers, no stress. And now, ChalkTimer goes even further with fully functional competition timing built right in. Every event. Every scenario. Every timing rule handled automatically. Included in the new Competition Timing Suite: • All event timers for every apparatus • Fall timers for accurate, rule‑compliant deductions • Bump/Touch timers for athlete readiness and equipment adjustments • General stopwatch for flexible timing needs across the meet Whether you’re coaching, judging, or running the meet, ChalkTimer keeps your event moving with clarity, fairness, and confidence. --- For Coaches: More Time to Coach, Less Time on the Clock Coaches shouldn’t be juggling stopwatches or second‑guessing timing rules. ChalkTimer handles the math and the countdowns so you can focus on your athletes. • Instantly calculates warm‑up times by level • Visual and audio cues keep everyone on track • Ensures fairness across all rotations • Works on any device—no setup headaches • Lets you coach without watching the clock --- For Meet Directors: Professional Timing Without Extra Staff Running a meet is complex—timing shouldn’t be. ChalkTimer eliminates the need for volunteer timers and manual calculations, giving you a polished, automated solution. • Supports over 144 USAG‑compliant timing combinations • Custom time override for unique formats • Keeps sessions on schedule and transitions smooth • Works offline—no WiFi, no problem (PRO version required) • Projects cleanly to displays or judge panels • Makes your meet look and run like a championship --- Key Features That Set ChalkTimer Apart • Dynamic time calculation by level and athlete count • Audio and visual alerts for seamless transitions • One‑tap reset between rotations • Flexible display modes for any setup • Offline reliability—built for real‑world gym conditions (PRO version required) • Intuitive interface for fast, frustration‑free use --- Built by Gymnastics Pros, for the Gymnastics World ChalkTimer was born from the chaos of real meets. Created by experienced coaches and meet directors, it’s engineered to solve the exact problems you face on competition day. From small invitationals to large‑scale events, ChalkTimer brings order, accuracy, and peace of mind. --- Why ChalkTimer Wins • Trusted USAG rule compliance • Saves time, staff, and sanity • Elevates your meet’s professionalism • Keeps athletes, coaches, and judges in sync • Designed with the gymnastics community in mind --- Run your meet like clockwork—download ChalkTimer today. Visit https://chalktimegymnastics.com for more details.

Screenshots

UniFi Design4 screens
ChalkTimerPRO4 screens

Verdict

The call

UniFi Design and ChalkTimerPRO both sit at 5.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of ChalkTimerPRO's written reviews are positive against 24% of UniFi Design's. UniFi Design's advantage is price (Free vs $5.99). On rating, ratings volume, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

UniFi Design is free to download; ChalkTimerPRO costs $5.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for UniFi Design against 5.0 for ChalkTimerPRO. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 4 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 24% of UniFi Design's written reviews are positive against 100% of ChalkTimerPRO's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

UniFi Design ships an update fortnightly, ChalkTimerPRO every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
UniFi Design versus ChalkTimerPRO: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUniFi DesignChalkTimerPRO
PriceFree — better$5.99
Rating5.0 (3 ratings)5.0 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews23.6% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings34 — better
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size403 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperUbiquiti Inc.Kristo Designs LLC (US)

Customer experience

UniFi Design

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews55 reviews
Positive23.6%
Neutral16.4%
Negative60.0%

ChalkTimerPRO

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

UniFi Design

No in-app purchases

None

ChalkTimerPRO

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is UniFi Design free?
UniFi Design is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ChalkTimerPRO free?
ChalkTimerPRO costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, UniFi Design or ChalkTimerPRO?
UniFi Design and ChalkTimerPRO are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 3 and 4 ratings respectively.
Do UniFi Design or ChalkTimerPRO have ads?
Neither UniFi Design nor ChalkTimerPRO shows ads.
Which is updated more often, UniFi Design or ChalkTimerPRO?
UniFi Design ships an update fortnightly, and ChalkTimerPRO every 10 days. Most recently, UniFi Design was updated on September 23, 2026 and ChalkTimerPRO on September 16, 2026.

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