Comparison

Biathlon Plotting vs SplitX Timing

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

Head to head
About

Biathlon Plotting

Features
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This app is designed and developed to assist zeroing prior to biathlon exercising and competitions. Furthermore, it is a tool to document hits and misses at biathlon trainings and races. Following accurate plotting of a 5 shot series, the app automatically calculates and suggests zeroing actions. It is also easy to swap between plotting prone and standing shooting by using the zoom functionality. In short, it assists for plotting and zeroing.

About

SplitX Timing

Features
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Simple race timing for small events, training sessions, and coaches. SplitX Timing turns your iPhone into a practical race timer. It is made for organizers who need more than a stopwatch, pen, and paper—without the cost and complexity of chip-timing equipment. Create a start list in seconds, choose an interval or mass start, and record split and finish times as the race unfolds. Results appear instantly in the app and can be exported as a PDF for sharing or printing. Key features: • Create and edit start lists • Interval and mass starts • Manual or scheduled start • Record split times and finish times • View results instantly in the app • Export result lists as PDF Ideal for: • Small running races, ski races, and other timed events • Training sessions and club competitions • Coaches and parents calling out split times along a course • Additional manual timing at larger events SplitX is designed for manual race timing and does not use transponders or timing chips. It is quick to set up, simple to use, and works directly on your phone.

Screenshots

Biathlon Plotting4 screens
SplitX Timing4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: SplitX Timing at Free against Biathlon Plotting's $2.99. Biathlon Plotting's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 17.6). On update cadence, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

SplitX Timing is free to download; Biathlon Plotting costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Biathlon Plotting ships an update every 3 weeks, SplitX Timing every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on September 12, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
Biathlon Plotting versus SplitX Timing: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBiathlon PlottingSplitX Timing
Price$2.99Free — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS11.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSimon HernesKenneth Flaaøien

In-app purchases

None

Biathlon Plotting

No in-app purchases

None

SplitX Timing

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Biathlon Plotting free?
Biathlon Plotting costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is SplitX Timing free?
SplitX Timing is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Biathlon Plotting or SplitX Timing have ads?
Neither Biathlon Plotting nor SplitX Timing shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Biathlon Plotting or SplitX Timing?
Biathlon Plotting ships an update every 3 weeks, and SplitX Timing every 5 weeks. Most recently, Biathlon Plotting was updated on September 12, 2026 and SplitX Timing on September 12, 2026.

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