Comparison

FAT Timer vs Swim Team Timer

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

Swim Team Timer

Features
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From the 200 medley relay to the 500 free, a swim meet runs all day. Swim Team Timer times every heat from the deck and stacks them into one clean leaderboard — built for 25-yard pools by default. Split relays leg by leg, and score diving too: quick totals or full sheets with degree of difficulty and judge scoring. [IMPORTANT: PAID SUBSCRIPTION REQUIRED] Swim Team Timer requires a paid subscription to access any of its features, timing tools, and coaching utilities. Coach Plans allow you to add unlimited athletes. Parent Plans allow you to add up to 4 athletes. TIME THE RACE • Live race timer — every swimmer in the heat gets their own splits • Heat mode runs heats back-to-back into one combined leaderboard, zero re-setup • Relay timing with per-leg splits and a relay-leg leaderboard • Group start or staggered individual starts • The race clock stays on your Lock Screen with Live Activities • A phone call won't lose your times — the timer survives interruptions • Enter results after the fact with bulk time entry POOL & DIVING • 25-yard pools by default; 25-meter and 50-meter courses supported • Diving: score-only totals, or full dive sheets with degree of difficulty and per-judge awards YOUR PROGRAM, ORGANIZED • Every swimmer with photo, contact info, birthday, and full history • Call, text, or email a parent straight from the swimmer's page • Varsity and JV squads with team colors and logos • Guided CSV roster import; export any time • Graduate seniors and roll to a new season without retyping anyone RESULTS THAT COACH FOR YOU • PRs and season bests badge themselves automatically • Season Bests leaderboard for every event, whole program • Team Depth Chart — top three in every event your squad swims • Split-by-split breakdown of every swim • Progress charts for times, diving points, and relays • Put two swimmers side by side, race by race • Share cards for the team group chat MEET DAY • Meet-day dashboard: what's next, who's up, what's done • One tap builds your standard meet in real meet order • Reuse your standard meet all season from a template • Every meet shows its venue on a map BUILT FOR THE DECK • Works offline with zero bars • iCloud sync across every device, automatically • Export results, statuses, and splits any time Subscription terms: Your first 14 days are free. Once your free trial ends, the recurring monthly payment or upfront payment for a year in full, whichever option you selected, is automatically charged. Your account will be charged for renewal 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. Auto-renewal may be turned off at any time by going to your settings in the iTunes Store or your iCloud Settings after purchase. Privacy Policy: https://lemmaapps.com/privacy/ Terms of Use (EULA): https://lemmaapps.com/terms/

Screenshots

FAT Timer3 screens
Swim Team Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: FAT Timer at none against Swim Team Timer's 2. FAT Timer also leads on iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). Swim Team Timer's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 months). 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. Swim Team Timer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month. FAT Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FAT Timer ships an update every 2 months, Swim Team Timer every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
FAT Timer versus Swim Team Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFAT TimerSwim Team Timer
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNathan CrosnoCade Cobb

In-app purchases

None

FAT Timer

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Swim Team Timer

Subscriptions2
  • Swim Team Timer Monthly14 Days trial$12.991 Month
  • Swim Team Timer Yearly14 Days trial$59.991 Year

Questions

Is FAT Timer free?
FAT Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Swim Team Timer free?
Swim Team Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do FAT Timer or Swim Team Timer have ads?
Neither FAT Timer nor Swim Team Timer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FAT Timer or Swim Team Timer?
FAT Timer ships an update every 2 months, and Swim Team Timer every 4 days. Most recently, FAT Timer was updated on October 1, 2026 and Swim Team Timer on September 25, 2026.

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