Comparison

TinyFpvTimer vs ELRS Mobile

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

Head to head
About

TinyFpvTimer

This app transforms your smartphone into a lap timer for FPV drone racing using only your device's camera. It offers quick setup and detailed performance data for solo training sessions, optimizing for tight indoor courses.

Highlights
  • Camera-based lap timing
  • Plug-and-play setup
  • Rapid launch in under 5 seconds
  • Optimized for tight courses
  • Detailed performance data
  • No registration required
Features
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TinyFpvTimer turns your phone into a FPV lap timer. Simply position your phone's camera about 1m/3ft from the start/finish gate, open the app, and go. No connections, calibrations, or accounts required. Launch in under 5 seconds and focus on flying, not setup. Optimized for micro-class whoops on tight indoor courses, TinyFpvTimer delivers reliable lap detection using only your camera. It also works seamlessly with modern digital FPV systems and handles even the fastest passes through the gate. Fly with a friend. Multiplayer lets two pilots share one gate and one phone. The timer learns what each pilot's drone looks like and calls out every lap by name, so you both get your own times out of the same session, and those laps count towards your single-player progress too. Key Features: • Plug-and-Play Timing: No extra hardware or wireless links, just your phone's camera. • Rapid Launch: From app icon to ready in under 5 seconds. • Tight Courses: Optimized for compact tracks and micro drones. • Multiplayer: Fly together on one gate, with every lap timed and called out by pilot name. • AI Lap Detection: On-device AI reads every frame for sharp, reliable lap times, and it all runs on your phone. • Detailed Performance Data: Records your fastest laps and your best streak of consecutive laps (e.g., your top 3 laps flown back to back), with per-track stats and trend graphs on the home screen. • Lap Editor: Correct a misread lap, disable one you didn't want, and check your fastest laps frame by frame. • Hands-Free Control: Start and stop a race with the play/pause button on your Bluetooth headset. • No Monthly Fees or Registration: Fully functional free version, no subscription, no sign-up. TinyFpvTimer is designed for solo training and flying with friends, giving FPV pilots clear feedback on every session. Improve your consistency, chase personal bests, and track your progress over time, all with the convenience of a single app on your phone. Download now and start timing your laps instantly!

About

ELRS Mobile

Features
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ExpressLRS Mobile is the modern, mobile-first companion application for your ExpressLRS ecosystem. Built to simplify the management, configuration, and flashing of ExpressLRS receivers and transmitters, the app allows you to handle everything directly from your phone—no USB cables, no Python environments, and no PC required. Key Features 100% Offline Flashing: Prepare for the field before you leave. Our built-in Firmware Manager allows you to cache complete releases, letting you dynamically assemble and flash firmware targets even in remote locations with zero cellular service. Mobile-First Workflow: Connect directly to your hardware's built-in Wi-Fi hotspot. The app automatically ensures your mobile device stays connected to the ELRS hotspot, even when the OS realizes it lacks internet access. Device Discovery & Configurator: Instantly find your devices via mDNS. View live hardware status, configure PWM pins, adjust Model Match, or access the native ELRS Web UI through an embedded viewer. Smart Hardware Resolution: An intuitive cascading selection system (Device Type -> Vendor -> Frequency ->Target) ensures you always build and flash the correct binary for your specific hardware. Firmware 3.x & 4.x Ready: Full support for the latest ExpressLRS ecosystems. Compatibility Supports a wide range of Wi-Fi capable ExpressLRS hardware, including: RadioMaster: Nomad, Pocket, XR1/XR4 Dual Band, and more. BETAFPV: SuperP, Nano, and Micro series. HappyModel: EP / EP Dual and specialized targets. Platform Support: ESP8285, ESP32, ESP32-C3, and ESP32-S3 targets. Community & Support ExpressLRS Mobile is an independent, community-driven tool. We are active on the official ExpressLRS Discord and maintain an open-source repository on GitHub for bug reports and feature requests. Note: This is an independent tool and is not officially affiliated with ExpressLRS LLC. "ExpressLRS" is a trademark of ExpressLRS LLC.

Screenshots

TinyFpvTimer4 screens
ELRS Mobile4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ELRS Mobile at none against TinyFpvTimer's 1. ELRS Mobile also leads on device support (3 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads 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. TinyFpvTimer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. ELRS Mobile asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TinyFpvTimer ships an update every 3 weeks, ELRS Mobile fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
TinyFpvTimer versus ELRS Mobile: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTinyFpvTimerELRS Mobile
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.415.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size21 MB28 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperALEX ZINKNERWeston Hinton

In-app purchases

1 purchases

TinyFpvTimer

One-time1
  • Lifetime Premium$22.99
None

ELRS Mobile

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TinyFpvTimer free?
TinyFpvTimer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ELRS Mobile free?
ELRS Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do TinyFpvTimer or ELRS Mobile have ads?
Neither TinyFpvTimer nor ELRS Mobile shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TinyFpvTimer or ELRS Mobile?
TinyFpvTimer ships an update every 3 weeks, and ELRS Mobile fortnightly. Most recently, TinyFpvTimer was updated on October 2, 2026 and ELRS Mobile on September 21, 2026.

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