Comparison

FDS Device Manager vs Microgate HiChrono

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

Head to head
About

FDS Device Manager

Features
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With this Application you can setup and control all our Devices with Bluetooth capability. It is replacing our former app 'TBox-Setup' and 'Disp-Control' which will no longer be updated. Devices supported : - TBox - DBox - MLED-Ctrl

About

Microgate HiChrono

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HiChrono transforms the Microgate ecosystem with a cloud-based digital infrastructure for distributed timing. The app connects Microgate devices located across distant race points, removing the physical limitations of cables and the restricted range of radio signals. With HiChrono, you can transmit Time of Day (TOD), assign bib numbers to split times and monitor athlete status (started, finished, DNS/DNF) wherever you are, ensuring maximum operational flexibility even in the most demanding environments. Key Features Cloud-based communication system for synchronized data exchange between multiple race points. Instant connection of Microgate devices without cables or complex radio bridges. Precise Time of Day (TOD) transmission and instant bib assignment. Real-time athlete status management, including DNS (Did Not Start) and DNF (Did Not Finish). Flexible configurations for events of any size, from small tests to large distributed competitions.

Screenshots

FDS Device Manager3 screens
Microgate HiChrono4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Microgate HiChrono at every 11 days against FDS Device Manager's every 3 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FDS Device Manager ships an update every 3 months, Microgate HiChrono every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
FDS Device Manager versus Microgate HiChrono: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFDS Device ManagerMicrogate HiChrono
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 11 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB60 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFDS-Timing SarlMicrogate Srl

In-app purchases

None

FDS Device Manager

No in-app purchases

None

Microgate HiChrono

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is FDS Device Manager free?
FDS Device Manager is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Microgate HiChrono free?
Microgate HiChrono is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do FDS Device Manager or Microgate HiChrono have ads?
Neither FDS Device Manager nor Microgate HiChrono shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FDS Device Manager or Microgate HiChrono?
FDS Device Manager ships an update every 3 months, and Microgate HiChrono every 11 days. Most recently, FDS Device Manager was updated on September 30, 2026 and Microgate HiChrono on October 12, 2026.

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