ChronoTrack Mobile Stopwatch vs RaceCue
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ChronoTrack Mobile Stopwatch
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Created by coaches, for coaches. ChronoTrack 2.0 is the iPhone stopwatch built for real training: on the track, on the field, in the pool, in the gym, or during performance testing. It is designed to help coaches, trainers, instructors, and athletes measure time with speed, precision, and control. Every function is made to work in real sessions, where you need to watch the athlete, not the screen. Use the physical volume buttons to start, stop, and record splits without losing focus. Manage multiple athletes, save sessions automatically, compare results, and export data quickly. ChronoTrack is more than a stopwatch. It is a training tool. Main features: • Use iPhone volume buttons for timing actions • Group Mode for timing multiple athletes from one start • Lap Mode for splits, intervals, shuttle tests, and rhythm changes • Multiple timers and recovery management • Automatic session saving • Edit names, distances, groups, and results after training • Export data in CSV format for Excel or Numbers • Copy results as plain text for quick sharing • Visual feedback overlay for volume button actions • Custom stopwatch backgrounds • Guided onboarding with animations • Italian and English language support • Clean interface designed for field use ChronoCell support brings a new level of precision to your training workflow. With automatic finish-line detection, ChronoTrack can help you capture performances more consistently during sprint tests, technical drills, shuttle runs, and speed sessions. Version 2.0 also introduces Battle Mode: a competitive experience where athletes can challenge each other, compare performances, and follow their progress through ratings, levels, and visual feedback. ChronoTrack is ideal for: • Track and field coaches • Strength and conditioning coaches • Team sport coaches • Swimming, cycling, triathlon, and cross-country skiing coaches • Personal trainers and instructors • Athletes who want better control over their training data Whether you are timing one athlete or a full group, ChronoTrack helps you collect cleaner data, reduce distractions, and make faster decisions during training. Measure better. Compare faster. Train smarter. ChronoTrack 2.0 turns time into a real coaching tool.
RaceCue
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RaceCue — Sprint Starts & Reaction Training Train your start. Own your first step. A realistic starter in your pocket, with advanced tools for athletes and coaches. Practise alone, with a partner or with your training group: choose the commands, vary the hold and focus on reacting to the signal. YOUR START, YOUR WAY • Clear On Your Marks, Set and Go sequences. • Adjustable delays and random Set holds. • Bluetooth speaker support and visual start signals. • Phone-based sprint timer for a coach to stop manually. PREMIUM — ADVANCED PHONE TRAINING • Multiple starter voices and languages, including Random Starter within your selected language. • Historic Finals: recreate the observed command timing of iconic athletics finals, explore the lineup and reveal official results. Some competition holds are longer than everyday training starts. • Race pressure: configurable recalls, Stand Up commands and gun misfires, with stadium atmosphere and trackside distractions. • Camera Start Detection for hands-free starts, with optional camera-based reaction and early-movement feedback; or Start Video to record repetitions. • Reaction practice with touch or phone movement. • Structured solo and coach sessions, repetitions and recovery. • Stopwatch, custom countdown and full-screen timing tools. • Recent results with dates, measurement methods and individual deletion. PRO — PREMIUM PLUS APPLE WATCH • Start a phone sequence from your wrist. • Wrist-movement reaction feedback and early-movement alerts. • A watch stopwatch that starts with the gun. • Independent watch starts with distinct Marks, Set and Go tones. • Optional silver Premium and gold Pro app icons for eligible paid plans. Pro includes all phone Premium features. Choose a monthly Pro subscription or buy Pro once. Existing phone Premium owners can choose the one-time Pro upgrade. If monthly Pro expires, any separately purchased phone Premium remains available. Apple Watch training needs a compatible paired iPhone and watch. TRY BEFORE YOU BUY Eligible new users can activate one free 90-minute training session. Enrollment needs internet access; an active session works offline. This training trial never starts a paid subscription automatically. Basic starts remain available for free. SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION RaceCue Pro Monthly renews automatically each month unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Payment is charged to your Apple Account. Manage or cancel in App Store subscription settings. Prices and available purchase options are shown in the app before confirmation. Restore purchases from Upgrade. RaceCue reaction and early-movement feedback are training estimates, not certified competition measurements. Bluetooth audio delay varies by equipment. Use the app and position equipment safely. Privacy: https://racecue.app/privacy Terms: https://racecue.app/terms Apple standard EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: RaceCue at 15.0 against ChronoTrack Mobile Stopwatch's 17.6. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. ChronoTrack Mobile Stopwatch sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and RaceCue sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
ChronoTrack Mobile Stopwatch ships an update weekly, RaceCue every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ChronoTrack Mobile Stopwatch | RaceCue |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Every 6 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 220 MB | 61 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Claudio Licciardello | Panos Ioannou |
In-app purchases
ChronoTrack Mobile Stopwatch
- ChronoTrack PRO$8.99
RaceCue
- RaceCue · Pro Monthly$1.991 Month
- RaceCue Premium$12.99
- RaceCue · Pro Upgrade$12.99
- RaceCue Pro · Buy Once$24.99
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