# Stopwatch for Track & Field vs XC Team Timer

The clearest difference is price: XC Team Timer at Free against Stopwatch for Track & Field's $1.99. XC Team Timer also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 5 weeks) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Stopwatch for Track & Field's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ratings volume (339 vs 3). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

XC Team Timer is free to download; Stopwatch for Track & Field costs $1.99 up front. XC Team Timer sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Stopwatch for Track & Field asks for nothing beyond the download.

XC Team Timer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Stopwatch for Track & Field has 339 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 81% of Stopwatch for Track & Field's written reviews are positive against 100% of XC Team Timer's.

Stopwatch for Track & Field ships an update every 5 weeks, XC Team Timer every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Stopwatch for Track & Field | XC Team Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.6 (339 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stopwatch-for-track-and-field/id664855413/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xc-team-timer/id6779678418/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **339** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 81.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | **#85** | — |
| Size | 5 MB | 30 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [German PARDO](https://appshunter.io/developer/664855416) | [Cade Cobb](https://appshunter.io/developer/1895693989) |

## What reviewers say

### Stopwatch for Track & Field

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stopwatch-for-track-and-field/id664855413)

**Currently charting:** #85 Top Paid · Sports (US App Store)

A professional stopwatch designed specifically for track and field events. It allows timing of single athletes with detailed splits or entire groups simultaneously, calculating estimated finish times in real-time. The app supports numerous track and field events and automatically stops at the final lap.

**Highlights:** Time single athletes or groups, Full split details, Real-time estimated finish times, Supports 30 individual events, Supports 13 relay distances, Automatic final lap stop, Save and export timing history

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### XC Team Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xc-team-timer/id6779678418)

This app allows coaches and parents to accurately time multiple runners simultaneously during races. It provides detailed split times, race analysis, and athlete management features, organizing your team's performance data.

**Highlights:** Live race timing for multiple runners, Cumulative mile splits, Lock Screen Live Activities, Undo and bulk time entry, Timekeeper Mode for assistants, Athlete profile and race history, Progress charts and leaderboards

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Parent Plan - XC Team Timer Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Coach Plan - XC Team Timer Monthly | $12.99 | per month |
| Parent Plan - XC Team Timer Yearly | $23.99 | per year |
| Coach Plan - XC Team Timer Yearly | $59.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Stopwatch for Track & Field free?

Stopwatch for Track & Field costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is XC Team Timer free?

XC Team Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Stopwatch for Track & Field or XC Team Timer?

XC Team Timer is rated higher. Stopwatch for Track & Field averages 4.6 out of 5 from 339 ratings, while XC Team Timer averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Stopwatch for Track & Field or XC Team Timer have ads?

Neither Stopwatch for Track & Field nor XC Team Timer shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Stopwatch for Track & Field or XC Team Timer?

Stopwatch for Track & Field ships an update every 5 weeks, and XC Team Timer every 2 days. Most recently, Stopwatch for Track & Field was updated on November 1, 2026 and XC Team Timer on October 31, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*