GBC PlayIM vs FAT Timer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
GBC PlayIM
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The official app for Goldey-Beacom College intramurals! Stay up to date with GBC programs and facilities by downloading our mobile app! You will have instant access to Intramural Sports and Group Fitness schedules, Sport Club organizations, and much more. Discover teams, stay up to date with schedules, standings, results, playoff brackets, and team communication.
FAT Timer
Transform your iPad into a professional race timing system. Record races in high-speed slow-motion, precisely mark athlete finish times frame-by-frame, and seamlessly export results to your RaceApp.net meets. Ideal for track and field, cross country, and swimming.
- High-speed slow-motion recording (up to 240fps)
- Frame-by-frame video scrubbing for precise timing
- Sound-activated start detection
- Remote control via browser or Bluetooth keyboard
- Multi-person workflow for collaborative timing
- Seamless export to RaceApp.net
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The official companion app for RaceApp.net - transform your iPad into a Fully Automatic Timing (FAT) system. Record the finish line in 240fps slow-motion, mark athlete times frame-by-frame, and export results directly to your RaceApp.net meets. PERFECT FOR • Track & field meets • Cross country races • Swimming competitions • Any timed sporting event HOW IT WORKS 1. Mount your iPad with a clear view of the finish line 2. Start recording when the race begins (manual, sound-activated, wireless mic, or network remote control) 3. Review the video and mark each athlete's finish time — on the iPad or from any browser on the local network 4. Export times to your RaceApp.net meet with one tap KEY FEATURES • Record at up to 240fps for ~4ms timing precision • Sound-activated start detects the starter's gun • Frame-by-frame video scrubbing for precise marking • Pause and resume recording for longer races • Local video storage - your recordings stay on your device • Seamless export to RaceApp.net race management MULTI-PERSON WORKFLOW Split the work at a busy meet. One person operates the camera while others review video and mark finish times from any laptop, tablet, or phone on the same network. The built-in review server streams race video, syncs marks in real-time across all devices, and supports multiple simultaneous reviewers. Optional password protection for shared networks. REMOTE CONTROL Control the timer from a phone or second device using the browser-based remote at /remote. Start, stop, pause, select races, and create new heats — all without touching the iPad. Bluetooth keyboard support lets you operate the timer completely hands-free. FREE TO USE Recording, marking finish times, and exporting up to 3 results per race is completely free. Export unlimited results with a FAT Export subscription ($99/season), available for individuals or teams. REQUIREMENTS • iPad or iPhone with iOS 18 or later (iPad recommended for larger display) • RaceApp.net account for exporting results • Tripod recommended for best results • Bluetooth keyboard optional for hands-free operation Questions? Visit raceapp.net/fat-timer/support
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: FAT Timer at none against GBC PlayIM's shown. FAT Timer also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 13 months). GBC PlayIM's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, 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.
GBC PlayIM ships an update every 13 months, FAT Timer every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | GBC PlayIM | FAT Timer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 13 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 102 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Goldey-Beacom College, Inc. | Nathan Crosno |
In-app purchases
GBC PlayIM
No in-app purchases
FAT Timer
No in-app purchases
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