Comparison

SmarTracks Coach vs JRTiming

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

Head to head
About

SmarTracks Coach

Features
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The SmarTracks Coach App puts the coach at the center of the training world. Developed for smartphones and tablets, the app offers you as a coach a platform for high-precision measurement of running times and steps. The app works in conjunction with a SmarTracks DX5.0 sensor, which makes it possible to measure the time of a run at a frequency of 500Hz. In addition to the sensor, you only need a sports facility equipped with the integrated SmarTracks system. If you don't have one of these SmarTracks locations around the corner, you can also use the SmarTracks DX5.0 sensor in the app with a Mobile Gates Set. Live results - Split times in seconds and 1/100th of a second Results in the app and via SmarTracks Online (https://online.smartracks.run/) - Steps per minute (spm) - Number of steps - Distances - Speed (m/s) Requirements for the equipment The app is designed for use with a belt that holds the sensor on the lower back. Results from using the app with the sensor in other positions on the athlete's body will be less accurate. DX5.0 sensors and running belts can be purchased from Humotion: https://go.smartracks.run/quote#form. *Note: Part of SmarTracks Pro Subscription, in development.

About

JRTiming

Features
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Simply connect your chronometer via Bluetooth, sync it with a single tap, and unlock a wide range of powerful features. While using the app, the chronometer acts as a bridge between the photocells and your smartphone. Just make sure to stay within 40 meters of the chronometer for a stable connection. Once connected, there’s no need to interact with the chronometer directly—it just needs to stay on. All timing data will be saved automatically in the app. You can view your saved times, tag your workouts, and search through them using your custom tags. Easily export your workouts as images to share on social media, or export the data in Excel format. You can choose to Excel export individual workouts or all workouts within a selected date range, helping you keep track of your progress over time. Train hard and have fun!

Screenshots

SmarTracks Coach4 screens
JRTiming4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: JRTiming at 13.0 against SmarTracks Coach's 15.0. On price, 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

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on April 25, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
SmarTracks Coach versus JRTiming: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmarTracks CoachJRTiming
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyFortnightlyFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size73 MB29 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHumotion GmbHJacques Riparelli

In-app purchases

None

SmarTracks Coach

No in-app purchases

None

JRTiming

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SmarTracks Coach free?
SmarTracks Coach is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is JRTiming free?
JRTiming is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SmarTracks Coach or JRTiming have ads?
Neither SmarTracks Coach nor JRTiming shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SmarTracks Coach or JRTiming?
SmarTracks Coach ships an update fortnightly, and JRTiming fortnightly. Most recently, SmarTracks Coach was updated on April 25, 2026 and JRTiming on September 8, 2026.

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