Comparison

FAT Timer vs PrepStatsHQ

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

Head to head
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

About

PrepStatsHQ

Features
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PrepStats is the verified stats platform built for high school athletes, coaches, parents, media, and league organizers. Athletes log their game stats. Coaches verify them. Once verified, stats are locked, trusted, and displayed on a shareable public profile that tells the real story of an athlete's career — game by game. KEY FEATURES • Verified Stats Profile — every stat is coach-verified, giving colleges and scouts a trustworthy record • Live Game Console — coaches enter stats in real time during games • Leaderboards — compete on open circuit and high school rankings by sport and position • Awards & Recognition — Player of the Week voting, custom awards, and digital trophies • Highlight Posters — generate AI-designed stat posters to share on social media • Poster Gallery — share commitments, offers, and milestone moments with the PrepStats community • Team Management — join teams via invite code, submit stats for coach review • Fan Polls — community voting on weekly awards PrepStats is built for the athletes who put in the work — and want the numbers to prove it. ATHLETES • Submit game stats by sport and category (passing, rushing, receiving, defense, kicking, and more) • Get stats verified by your coach for a trusted, credentialed profile • View your Honor Score — a trust metric built from verified performance • Generate shareable highlight posters for social media • Join teams with invite codes and track your progression COACHES • Verify or reject athlete stat submissions with full context • Run a live game console — log stats in real time from the sideline • Manage your roster, issue invite codes, and delegate to assistant coaches • Get identity-verified to earn your official coach badge PARENTS & FANS • Follow athletes, track stats, and vote in weekly recognition polls • Stay connected to your athlete's verified performance history MEDIA & RECRUITERS • Browse verified athlete profiles by sport, position, school, and graduating class • Access leaderboards filtered by level of play (Varsity, JV, Middle School, Club/Travel) ORGANIZERS • Create tournaments and manage team registrations • Run campaigns, award recognition, and track standings LEADERBOARDS Live national and state-level leaderboards for every tracked sport — filtered by level of play, time frame, and graduating class. PrepStats is free to download and use. Visit us at PrepStatsHQ.com. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

FAT Timer3 screens
PrepStatsHQ4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: FAT Timer at none against PrepStatsHQ's 8. PrepStatsHQ's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, ads 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. PrepStatsHQ sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. FAT Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FAT Timer ships an update every 2 months, PrepStatsHQ every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
FAT Timer versus PrepStatsHQ: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFAT TimerPrepStatsHQ
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB30 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNathan CrosnoStatsHQ LLC

In-app purchases

None

FAT Timer

No in-app purchases

8 purchases

PrepStatsHQ

Subscriptions4
  • Athlete Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Athlete Elite Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Athlete Pro Yearly$49.991 Year
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  • Athlete Elite Yearly$99.991 Year
One-time4
  • Bronze Token Pack$2.49
  • Silver Token Pack$12.49
  • Gold Token Pack$49.99
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  • Platinum Token Pack$249.99

Questions

Is FAT Timer free?
FAT Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PrepStatsHQ free?
PrepStatsHQ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do FAT Timer or PrepStatsHQ have ads?
Neither FAT Timer nor PrepStatsHQ shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FAT Timer or PrepStatsHQ?
FAT Timer ships an update every 2 months, and PrepStatsHQ every 3 days. Most recently, FAT Timer was updated on October 1, 2026 and PrepStatsHQ on September 30, 2026.

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