Comparison

Clocked Timer vs FAT Timer

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

Head to head
About

Clocked Timer

This app provides professional-grade timing for groups, managing multiple athletes and lap times with precision. It offers automatic tracking, performance analytics, and instant results, all while working offline and keeping data private.

Highlights
  • Individual stopwatches for large groups
  • Automatic lap tracking
  • Smart group management
  • Performance analytics
  • Instant leaderboards
  • Offline functionality
  • Private data storage
Features
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Clocked turns your iPhone into a complete race timing system. Time every racer at once, share results in seconds, and run everything from weekday practice to race day — no chip timing hardware, no spreadsheets. Built for coaches, PE teachers, running clubs, and small-event organizers. TIME EVERY RACER AT ONCE • One live master clock, one timer per athlete • Mass start, interval start, scheduled start, or individual manual starts • Multi-lap races with per-lap splits • Undo protection and a screen that stays awake at the finish line SHARE RESULTS IN SECONDS • Generate a public results link the moment the race ends — parents and athletes view it in any browser, no app or login needed • Turn links on or off anytime, and copy them with one tap • Export results as CSV, PDF, or PNG TURN TWO PHONES INTO A TIMING SYSTEM • Use a second device at the start line with a simple join code • Start racers from the start line, stop them at the finish — like chip timing, without the hardware TRAINING OR REAL COMPETITIONS • Training mode keeps practice simple with sequential numbers • Competition mode adds bib numbers throughout — setup, timing, results, and exports • Distance and laps in metric or imperial BUILD YOUR TEAM ROSTER • Organize athletes into color-coded groups • Reuse your roster race after race • Full race history with instance comparison, editable times, and DNF handling Whether you're timing cross country practice, a ski team time trial, a swim meet, or your club's Saturday 5K — Clocked gets every athlete's time right, and gets it to them fast. — Clocked Pro subscription — Clocked Pro unlocks Competition mode, two-device timing, unlimited race history, and PDF/CSV export. $2.99/month or $19.99/year with a 7-day free trial on the yearly plan. Payment is charged to your Apple Account; subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the period. Manage or cancel anytime in your Apple Account settings. Privacy Policy: https://clockedtimer.app/privacy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

FAT Timer

Transform your iPad into a professional race timing system. Record races in high-speed slow-motion, precisely mark athlete finish times frame-by-frame, and seamlessly export results to your RaceApp.net meets. Ideal for track and field, cross country, and swimming.

Highlights
  • High-speed slow-motion recording (up to 240fps)
  • Frame-by-frame video scrubbing for precise timing
  • Sound-activated start detection
  • Remote control via browser or Bluetooth keyboard
  • Multi-person workflow for collaborative timing
  • Seamless export to RaceApp.net
Features
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The official companion app for RaceApp.net - transform your iPad into a Fully Automatic Timing (FAT) system. Record the finish line in 240fps slow-motion, mark athlete times frame-by-frame, and export results directly to your RaceApp.net meets. PERFECT FOR • Track & field meets • Cross country races • Swimming competitions • Any timed sporting event HOW IT WORKS 1. Mount your iPad with a clear view of the finish line 2. Start recording when the race begins (manual, sound-activated, wireless mic, or network remote control) 3. Review the video and mark each athlete's finish time — on the iPad or from any browser on the local network 4. Export times to your RaceApp.net meet with one tap KEY FEATURES • Record at up to 240fps for ~4ms timing precision • Sound-activated start detects the starter's gun • Frame-by-frame video scrubbing for precise marking • Pause and resume recording for longer races • Local video storage - your recordings stay on your device • Seamless export to RaceApp.net race management MULTI-PERSON WORKFLOW Split the work at a busy meet. One person operates the camera while others review video and mark finish times from any laptop, tablet, or phone on the same network. The built-in review server streams race video, syncs marks in real-time across all devices, and supports multiple simultaneous reviewers. Optional password protection for shared networks. REMOTE CONTROL Control the timer from a phone or second device using the browser-based remote at /remote. Start, stop, pause, select races, and create new heats — all without touching the iPad. Bluetooth keyboard support lets you operate the timer completely hands-free. FREE TO USE Recording, marking finish times, and exporting up to 3 results per race is completely free. Export unlimited results with a FAT Export subscription ($99/season), available for individuals or teams. REQUIREMENTS • iPad or iPhone with iOS 18 or later (iPad recommended for larger display) • RaceApp.net account for exporting results • Tripod recommended for best results • Bluetooth keyboard optional for hands-free operation Questions? Visit raceapp.net/fat-timer/support

Screenshots

Clocked Timer4 screens
FAT Timer3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: FAT Timer at none against Clocked Timer's 3. FAT Timer also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 5 months). On price, rating, ratings volume 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Clocked Timer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. FAT Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Clocked Timer against 5.0 for FAT Timer. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Clocked Timer ships an update every 5 months, FAT Timer every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Clocked Timer versus FAT Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterClocked TimerFAT Timer
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings12 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size46 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFoldup Studio LLCNathan Crosno

Customer experience

Clocked Timer

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

FAT Timer

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Clocked Timer

Subscriptions2
  • Clocked Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Clocked Pro Yearly$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Unlimited Group Creation$9.99
None

FAT Timer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Clocked Timer free?
Clocked Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is FAT Timer free?
FAT Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Clocked Timer or FAT Timer?
Clocked Timer and FAT Timer are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 2 ratings respectively.
Do Clocked Timer or FAT Timer have ads?
Neither Clocked Timer nor FAT Timer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Clocked Timer or FAT Timer?
Clocked Timer ships an update every 5 months, and FAT Timer every 2 months. Most recently, Clocked Timer was updated on October 5, 2026 and FAT Timer on October 1, 2026.

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