FAT Timer vs EqualSplit Timing
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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
EqualSplit Timing
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EqualSplit turns your phone into a race timer. Time sprints and drills with wireless LiDAR gates, or skip the hardware entirely and time straight from video. Either way, every run lands in one place: your roster, your athletes' progression charts, your history. TIME IT YOUR WAY -Gate-to-gate splits, L Drill, and Shuttle Run with wireless timing gates -No gates? Record or import video and mark exact frames for frame-accurate splits -Gate-timed and video-timed runs share one chart, so you never lose the full picture BUILT FOR A SEASON, NOT JUST A RUN -Full athlete roster with lineups and saved templates -Per-athlete progression charts, run by run, drill by drill -Continuous repeats and interval sets with rest, each rep saved on its own PRIVATE BY DESIGN Nothing leaves your phone. No accounts, no servers, no analytics. Your team's data is yours. EqualSplit is built by a high schooler who also builds the timing gates it pairs with, through a 501(c)(3) that donates a set of gates for every set sold. The app works completely on its own without gates, and unlocks gate-precision timing when you have them.
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Verdict
FAT Timer and EqualSplit Timing are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | FAT Timer | EqualSplit Timing |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 16.4 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 44 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Nathan Crosno | EqualSplit |
In-app purchases
FAT Timer
No in-app purchases
EqualSplit Timing
No in-app purchases
Questions
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