Comparison

Microgate HiChrono vs Lympik Recorder

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

Head to head
About

Microgate HiChrono

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HiChrono transforms the Microgate ecosystem with a cloud-based digital infrastructure for distributed timing. The app connects Microgate devices located across distant race points, removing the physical limitations of cables and the restricted range of radio signals. With HiChrono, you can transmit Time of Day (TOD), assign bib numbers to split times and monitor athlete status (started, finished, DNS/DNF) wherever you are, ensuring maximum operational flexibility even in the most demanding environments. Key Features Cloud-based communication system for synchronized data exchange between multiple race points. Instant connection of Microgate devices without cables or complex radio bridges. Precise Time of Day (TOD) transmission and instant bib assignment. Real-time athlete status management, including DNS (Did Not Start) and DNF (Did Not Finish). Flexible configurations for events of any size, from small tests to large distributed competitions.

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Lympik Recorder

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Record workouts. Tag athletes. Analyze in detail. Lympik Recorder is the mobile recording app for the Lympik video analysis platform. Record right on the field or import clips from your camera's SD card, tag athletes during recording, upload automatically, and analyze with frame-by-frame precision in the Lympik web app. WHY LYMPIK RECORDER Instead of manually sorting videos, you link them to the correct activity and the participating athletes right as you record. Everything is stored in a structured format in the Lympik Cloud, ready for analysis. THE WORKFLOW 1. Select an activity and start recording 2. Tag athletes live during the video 3. After stopping, the video is compressed and uploaded in the background 4. Analyze frame-by-frame in the Lympik web app and share with the team FEATURES AT A GLANCE • Up to 4K at 60 fps to capture every detail of a movement • Frame-accurate timestamps thanks to time sync, so videos from multiple cameras line up precisely • Live marking of athletes and profiles during recording • Automatic background upload and centralized cloud storage • Import from SD cards and USB sticks: clips from a dedicated camera go straight into an activity and upload automatically • Video library with preview, playback, and history overview • External cameras via HDMI on the iPad (e.g., Cam Link 4K) • Level and composition grid for clean shots • Optional location data for context-rich analysis • Additional storage in the Photos library • German, English, French, Italian FOR COACHES Archive every session, provide precise feedback to every athlete, and document every bit of progress. FOR ATHLETES Track your own training, analyze your technique in detail, and visualize your long-term progress. DATA PRIVACY Recordings are stored in encrypted form on secure Lympik servers. Location data is collected only with your explicit consent. GDPR-compliant. REQUIREMENTS An active Lympik account and an internet connection (Wi-Fi recommended for 4K uploads). Sign up and learn more: lympik.com

Screenshots

Microgate HiChrono4 screens
Lympik Recorder3 screens

Verdict

The call

Microgate HiChrono and Lympik Recorder are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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

Microgate HiChrono ships an update every 11 days, Lympik Recorder every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Microgate HiChrono versus Lympik Recorder: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMicrogate HiChronoLympik Recorder
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 11 daysEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size60 MB41 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMicrogate SrlLympik OG

In-app purchases

None

Microgate HiChrono

No in-app purchases

None

Lympik Recorder

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Microgate HiChrono free?
Microgate HiChrono is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Lympik Recorder free?
Lympik Recorder is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Microgate HiChrono or Lympik Recorder have ads?
Neither Microgate HiChrono nor Lympik Recorder shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Microgate HiChrono or Lympik Recorder?
Microgate HiChrono ships an update every 11 days, and Lympik Recorder every 6 days. Most recently, Microgate HiChrono was updated on October 25, 2026 and Lympik Recorder on October 31, 2026.

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