TrackMotion vs FAT Timer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
TrackMotion
This app uses AI to analyze athletic performance in real-time during practice. It helps coaches optimize athlete positioning and technique by displaying key body angles. Save your analysis videos directly to your device.
- AI body position tracking
- Optimize block start angles
- Display shin and limb angles
- Advanced limb color customization
- Save analysis videos
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TrackMotion uses Google's Tensorflow Lite AI technology to track your athletes body position live on your phone at practice. Current Features: - Find the optimal angles for your athletes block starts - Display shin angles to ensure parallel limbs - Advanced Mode allows coaches to set the color of each limb - Save Video to your Device To Do List: - Allow coach to choose displayed Angles - Upload a video from your phone to be analyzed - Suggestions on how to improve based on data from athlete - Open to any and all other suggestions! Note: Tensorflow Lite is a mobile vision tracking software and is not designed to provide research-quality data. This app is designed to assist coaches make informed decisions. No Data about you or your athletes is ever collected and no in-app purchases required. TrackMotion is committed to staying as a one-time purchase product!
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 price: FAT Timer at Free against TrackMotion's $14.99. TrackMotion's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). On rating, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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
FAT Timer is free to download; TrackMotion costs $14.99 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 — 5.0 for TrackMotion against 5.0 for FAT Timer. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.
TrackMotion ships an update every 2 weeks, FAT Timer every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 1, 2026.
| Parameter | TrackMotion | FAT Timer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $14.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 37 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Matthew Davis | Nathan Crosno |
Customer experience
TrackMotion
FAT Timer
In-app purchases
TrackMotion
No in-app purchases
FAT Timer
No in-app purchases
