Comparison

FDS Device Manager vs Race Alpine

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

Race Alpine

Features
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Race Alpine is the performance intelligence app built for alpine ski racers who refuse to leave improvement to chance. Every run counts. Every second matters. Race Alpine gives you the tools to train with purpose, track your progress, and show up to race day knowing exactly what you're capable of. TRAIN WITH INTENTION Plan your sessions with discipline, slope, and conditions in mind. Log every run with precise timing and gate counts. Build a training record that tells your real story. SEE YOUR PROGRESS Watch your times improve. Break personal bests. Identify patterns in your performance across slalom, giant slalom, super-G, and downhill. The data doesn't lie — and neither does your progress. KNOW YOUR MOUNTAIN Browse real alpine pistes with live weather data — temperature, wind speed, and snowfall — so you're always one step ahead before you drop in. BUILT FOR ATHLETES WHO PUSH HARDER Race Alpine is designed with the same mindset you bring to the start gate: focused, fast, and relentless. No fluff. Just the insights that help you go faster. GO PRO Upgrade to Race Alpine Pro for the ultimate training experience. Remove all ads, unlock advanced analytics, and get the most out of every session. Available as a yearly subscription. You've put in the work. Now see it pay off. Race Alpine — Performance Intel for Alpine Racers. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

FDS Device Manager3 screens
Race Alpine4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: FDS Device Manager at none against Race Alpine's 1. FDS Device Manager also leads on ads (none vs shown). Race Alpine's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 months). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. Race Alpine sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $29.99 per year. FDS Device Manager asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FDS Device Manager ships an update every 3 months, Race Alpine every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
FDS Device Manager versus Race Alpine: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFDS Device ManagerRace Alpine
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.6 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB73 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFDS-Timing SarlAdem Umut Gunebakan

In-app purchases

None

FDS Device Manager

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Race Alpine

Subscriptions1
  • Yearly Pro$29.991 Year

Questions

Is FDS Device Manager free?
FDS Device Manager is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Race Alpine free?
Race Alpine is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do FDS Device Manager or Race Alpine have ads?
Race Alpine shows ads; FDS Device Manager does not.
Which is updated more often, FDS Device Manager or Race Alpine?
FDS Device Manager ships an update every 3 months, and Race Alpine every 4 days. Most recently, FDS Device Manager was updated on October 15, 2026 and Race Alpine on September 30, 2026.

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