Comparison

VidTimer vs MyFreelap

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

Head to head
About

VidTimer

Easily add customizable timers and stopwatches to your videos. Adjust position, style, and timing with frame-by-frame control. Offers countdown and count-up modes with various display options.

Highlights
  • Drag-and-drop timer positioning
  • Set timer start/end points
  • Frame-by-frame adjustment
  • Customizable timer appearance
  • Countdown and count-up modes
  • Adjustable display digits
  • Timer rotation and zoom
Features
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V1.1.7 New Features: Add center reference line V1.1.4 New Features: Supports members to modify the timer title(watermark) V1.1.3 New Features: 1. Added support for professional members to remove the timer watermark and screen recording watermark. 2. Significantly improved the clarity of video preview images. VidTimer's Key Features: 1.Drag the timer on the main interface to freely adjust its position in the video frame. 2.Easily set the timer's start point by dragging the green slider on the main interface. 3.Effortlessly set the timer's end point by dragging the red slider on the main interface. 4.Click the "Forward 1 Frame"/"Back 1 Frame" buttons on the main interface to advance or retreat by one frame, respectively. 5.Click the "Forward 5 Frames"/"Back 5 Frames" buttons on the main interface to advance or retreat by five frames, respectively. 6.Click the preview button in the bottom left corner of the main interface to preview the video with the timer added. 7.Double-clicking the video frame without zooming can show or hide the timer, making it easier to view the video content. 8.The timer's display supports two styles: the default font and a digital tube font. 9.Users can save or delete timer styles according to personal preference. 10.The timer's font size, color, and transparency can be customized. 11.The background size, color, transparency, and corner radius can be adjusted as desired. 12.The border width, color, and transparency can also be modified according to needs. 13.Supports both countdown and count-up modes. 14.Allows setting the display digits for minutes, seconds, and milliseconds. 15.Enables precise timing results based on the current start and end points. 16.Offers a custom setting for the timer's rotation angle. 17.Supports pinching to zoom and dragging operations on the video frame for precise positioning of the start and end points. 18.Supports double-clicking to restore the zoomed video frame to its original size. We continuously update our app to deliver the best experience and more features. By using this app, you agree to the Apple Standard End User License Agreement, available at: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

MyFreelap

This app provides instant access to timing data from a compatible electronic timing system. Analyze performance metrics, refine training, and track progress with detailed insights. It offers automated features, real-time updates, and customizable data display for athletes and teams.

Highlights
  • Real-time performance display
  • Detailed timing and speed data
  • Automated data saving
  • Offline mode functionality
  • Team creation for multiple athletes
  • Data export to PDF/CSV
  • Workout history navigation
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Instantly view on your mobile device, all timing data obtained through your Freelap® electronic timing system. Easily get complete and accurate data on your performance to take the right decisions to refine your training program, and to see your true progress ! • MyFreelap app is 100% FREE • Fast and easy set up: Thanks to the “Quick Timing” feature and the library of preset exercises (coming with tutorials).  • MyFreelap is fully automated and offers a 0,02s accuracy. • Live performance realtime: MyFreelap app displays your times live on your mobile device. View up to 4 athlete’s times or speeds on full screen mode. • Get complete data: Time and intermediate times, total cumulative time, time gap with best time or previous time, distance, speed, highlight best time & slowest time etc.. • Set up your app to meet your needs: Choose your date and time format, speed unit, separator for .csv export  and preset your Workout default settings. • Customize the data you want to display / export, at any time. • Create your Teams: To easily time several athletes, simultaneously or in a row. • Data is automatically saved and stored on your MyFreelap app. • Offline mode: MyFreelap works even without Internet once you are logged in (only Bluetooth is required).  • Your MyFreelap account is accessible from the Web too. • Easy navigation: MyFreelap displays a calendar and filters to navigate easily inside your workouts history. • The essential at a glance: On the Workouts list, the overview of your Workout displays: For Single Workout: Best time - Slowest time - Average time / For Team Workout: the 3 best times. • Export your data to .pdf or .csv file. • Easily share your workouts with other MyFreelap users. • MyFreelap offers you preconfiguration steps, a quick tutorial, and a support menu, to take the most out of your MyFreelap app. • How does it work ? 1. Place your Freelap transmitters on the track & attach your chip. 2. Open MyFreelap app, create & start a Workout. 3. Take the start of the race & do your best. > You instantly get your data on your mobile device ! // Minimum iOS Version supported from - iOS 13.0

Screenshots

VidTimer4 screens
MyFreelap4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: VidTimer at 67% against MyFreelap's 20%. VidTimer also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.2) and ratings volume (46 vs 10). MyFreelap's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3). On price, update cadence, ads 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. VidTimer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month. MyFreelap asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

VidTimer holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 46 and 10 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of VidTimer's written reviews are positive against 20% of MyFreelap's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

VidTimer ships an update every 10 days, MyFreelap every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
VidTimer versus MyFreelap: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVidTimerMyFreelap
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (46 ratings) — better3.2 (10 ratings)
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews — better20.0% of reviews
Number of ratings46 — better10
Update frequencyEvery 10 daysEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB53 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperShanghai Qingge Technology Co., Ltd.Freelap SA

Customer experience

VidTimer

All ratings46 ratings
Positive91.3%
Neutral4.3%
Negative4.3%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

MyFreelap

All ratings7 ratings
Positive28.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative71.4%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive20.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative80.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

VidTimer

Subscriptions3
  • Monthly Member$1.491 Month
  • Annual Member$9.991 Year
  • vidtimer_yearly_pro$14.991 Year
None

MyFreelap

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is VidTimer free?
VidTimer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MyFreelap free?
MyFreelap is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, VidTimer or MyFreelap?
VidTimer is rated higher. VidTimer averages 4.7 out of 5 from 46 ratings, while MyFreelap averages 3.2 from 10 ratings.
Do VidTimer or MyFreelap have ads?
Neither VidTimer nor MyFreelap shows ads.
Which is updated more often, VidTimer or MyFreelap?
VidTimer ships an update every 10 days, and MyFreelap every 9 days. Most recently, VidTimer was updated on October 10, 2026 and MyFreelap on October 1, 2026.

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