Comparison

Timer4Track vs TennisPal

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

Head to head
About

Timer4Track

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A simple yet powerful stopwatch for cycling and other disciplines that need to measure lap times and display them to athletes during the performance. Typical use cases include team and individual pursuit events in velodromes. It can also be used on the track and in the swimming pool. Fully configurable application: 1 - Text can be resized as desired or resized by the system 2 - A visual and audible countdown can be enabled 3 - The main buttons can be configured with different colors 4 - The LAP can be touched on the entire outside of the buttons 5 - Automatic saving of performance data 6 - The title and description of the test can be edited 7 - An EXCEL/CSV file containing all test data can be sent 8 - A second LAP button can be added to store two additional lap times for each main LAP 9 - The RESET and LAP2 buttons can be moved to three different positions 10 - Automatic reset if the RESET button is not enabled 11 - Excellent for training/competition in any sport that involves repeated passage of the starting line to show the athlete partial times and memorize other fixed detection points 12 - You can change the dark/light colors of the main screen. 13 - Uses a pattern system to display the difference between current and reference lap times. 14 - You can create and associate athletes to the acquisition Subscription Terms and Details: - Unlimited access to all features, with annual or monthly payment depending on the plan chosen on the "Subscriptions" page. - Payment will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. - Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. - Payment will be charged to your account for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period at the cost of the selected plan. - Upon initial subscription request, there is a 7-day trial period during which you can decide not to continue and cancel the subscription without being charged. Privacy informations: https://www.it4cycling.com/TimerApp/privacypolicy.html License agreement (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

TennisPal

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Track tennis with Apple Watch and review your match stats on iPhone. TennisPal helps you record every session, see your swing speed, total hits, movement, heart rate, calories, and progress over time. After each tennis session, TennisPal turns your data into clear summaries, shot distribution, performance trends, and ability insights — so you can understand your game, see your strengths, and know what to improve next. Whether you are practicing, playing matches, or building a long-term tennis routine, TennisPal gives you a clearer way to track your performance and grow better with every session. Features Track tennis sessions with Apple Watch Review match stats and performance summaries on iPhone See swing speed, total hits, duration, distance, calories, and heart rate Understand shot distribution by swing type Follow daily performance and long-term trends Analyze your tennis ability across key dimensions Review recent sessions and historical progress See your strengths and track improvement over time TennisPal is built for tennis players who want more than simple workout tracking. It helps you turn every session into useful performance insights. Join TennisPal Pro to unlock all paid TennisPal features, enjoy future premium feature updates, and experience TennisPal with no ads. Payment will be charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription automatically renews unless auto-renewal is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current period, and the renewal cost will be identified. You can manage or turn off auto-renewal in your Apple Account Settings after purchase. Terms of Service: https://firestarapps.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://firestarapps.com/privacy

Screenshots

Timer4Track4 screens
TennisPal4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: TennisPal at every 6 days against Timer4Track's every 5 weeks. Timer4Track's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Timer4Track sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and TennisPal sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Timer4Track ships an update every 5 weeks, TennisPal every 6 days. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Timer4Track versus TennisPal: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTimer4TrackTennisPal
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size92 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFausto FabbioniChengdu Nebula Scroll Technology Co.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Timer4Track

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Month7 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • Pro Year7 Days trial$6.991 Year
2 purchases

TennisPal

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Pro$9.991 Month
  • Annual Pro7 Days trial$59.991 Year

Questions

Is Timer4Track free?
Timer4Track is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TennisPal free?
TennisPal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Timer4Track or TennisPal have ads?
Neither Timer4Track nor TennisPal shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Timer4Track or TennisPal?
Timer4Track ships an update every 5 weeks, and TennisPal every 6 days. Most recently, Timer4Track was updated on October 25, 2026 and TennisPal on October 25, 2026.

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