Microgate HiChrono vs Rally Start Timer

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.

Run every rally start with less mental load. Rally Start Timer brings start lists, planned times, live controls, and recovery actions together in one clear race-day workspace. BUILT FOR START CONTROL • Manual, scheduled, sequential, simultaneous, and fixed-interval starts • A clear next-car countdown, live queue, and optional voice, beep, or haptic cues • Touch triggering or compatible Bluetooth / MFi game controllers, with button mapping and input testing • Optional NTP reference sync for the session timing anchor • An adaptive race dashboard for iPhone and iPad RECOVER WITHOUT REBUILDING Undo a mistaken trigger, restart or skip an item, start the next competitor, or shift the remaining schedule. Each action is saved in the local event log. PREPARE AND REPORT Import start lists from CSV, batch edit and reorder competitors, duplicate events, and save reusable templates. Export portable event backups, detailed CSV timing logs with start deltas, or PDF race and audit reports. PRIVATE BY DESIGN Event plans, timing results, and operation logs stay on your device unless you explicitly import or export a file. No account, ads, GPS, or behavioral tracking. The free version supports one event with up to 6 items in manual or sequential mode. A one-time Pro purchase unlocks unlimited events, up to 200 starters per event, every start mode, controller and countdown tools, recovery actions, CSV workflows, templates, accuracy reports, PDF exports, and backups. No subscription or recurring charge. Terms of Use: https://rallystarttimer.codemxm.com/terms/