Microgate HiChrono vs Fuorcla
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
Fuorcla
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Fuorcla: Cycling Rides & Segments I'm a cyclist myself, and built Fuorcla because I couldn't find one app that did everything I wanted. It turns your Apple Health ride data into a proper cycling logbook, complete with maps, climbs, and stats. It even finds the photos you took along the way and pins them right on the route. • Photos on the map: your photos and videos are automatically matched to your rides by time and location, no manual tagging • Rides at a glance: browse by day, sort and filter by distance, duration, elevation, or biggest climb • Maps: every route, from a single ride to your whole cycling history • Stats & records: totals, streaks, and personal bests like your biggest climb • Custom segments: mark a stretch of road once, and Fuorcla times every ride over it Privacy first: everything stays on your iPhone, backed up only to your own iCloud if you choose. No server, no account, no tracking. Note: Not all brands of cycling computers export all needed data. If you are missing something, I'm happy to provide support and find a solution. Free to use, with an optional tip jar to support development. No subscriptions, nothing to unlock.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Microgate HiChrono at none against Fuorcla's 3. Microgate HiChrono also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). Fuorcla's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 11 days). On price and ads 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
Both are free to download. Fuorcla sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Microgate HiChrono asks for nothing beyond the download.
Microgate HiChrono ships an update every 11 days, Fuorcla every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Microgate HiChrono | Fuorcla |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 11 days | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 60 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Microgate Srl | Erik Umschaden |
In-app purchases
Microgate HiChrono
No in-app purchases
Fuorcla
- Small$2.00
- Medium$4.00
- Large$9.00









