Comparison

Averaging Stopwatch vs Trackside Stopwatch

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

Head to head
About

Averaging Stopwatch

This utility app provides precise lap timing with real-time performance analytics. It automatically calculates average lap times, highlights fastest and slowest laps, and allows data export to CSV. It functions entirely offline and is free with no ads or subscriptions.

Highlights
  • Real-time lap tracking
  • Instant average lap calculations
  • Fastest/slowest lap highlighting
  • Current lap timer
  • CSV data export
  • Offline functionality
Features
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**STOPWATCH WITH SIMPLE LAP TRACKING** Averaging Stopwatch is a powerful yet simple timing tool designed for athletes, coaches, and anyone who needs precise lap timing with instant performance analytics. **KEY FEATURES** • Real-time lap tracking with millisecond precision • Instant average calculations for completed and active laps • Automatic fastest/slowest lap highlighting • Current lap timer with total elapsed time display • Clean, easy-to-read interface optimized for quick glances • Export all lap data to CSV for detailed analysis • Works completely offline - no internet required • No ads, no tracking, no subscriptions **PERFECT FOR:** Runners tracking interval training splits Swimmers monitoring lap consistency Cyclists measuring circuit times Coaches timing multiple athletes Students conducting timed experiments Anyone needing accurate performance metrics **HOW IT WORKS** Start the timer and tap the lap button at each interval. The app instantly calculates your average lap time and highlights your best and worst performances in real-time. The large, clear display shows your current lap time, making it easy to monitor your pace during activity. **EXPORT YOUR DATA** All lap times can be exported to CSV format with timestamps, individual lap durations, cumulative times, and statistics. Perfect for tracking progress over time or sharing data with coaches.

About

Trackside Stopwatch

This touch-first stopwatch is designed for coaches to capture accurate timing data for track and cross country athletes. It offers multi-timer support, lap review, session history, and export tools for efficient practice and race day management.

Highlights
  • Full-screen touch timing
  • Multi-timer mode
  • Lap review and session history
  • Export lap history
  • Relay support
  • Race mode with goal pace tools
  • Dark interface for visibility
Features
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Never miss a split. Trackside Stopwatch is a touch-first stopwatch built for track and cross country coaches who need fast, reliable timing at practice and on race day. With full-screen touch timing, multi-timer support, lap review, session history, and export tools, Trackside Stopwatch is designed to help coaches capture more accurate data with less friction. Whether you are timing one athlete, managing multiple groups, tracking relay legs, or monitoring goal pace in a race, Trackside Stopwatch gives you the tools to time with confidence. Features • Full-screen touch timing for fast, simple control • Multi-timer mode for timing multiple athletes or groups at once • Lap review with notes and saved session history • Adjust split distances when a split needs correction • Export lap history to Excel-compatible files • Save up to 100 session histories • Assign athletes to workouts, races, and relay legs • Built-in event library for common track and distance events • Track marking aid for custom track lengths and practice setup • Relay support for legs, totals, and pacing • Race mode with goal pace tools and projected finish data • Clean dark interface designed for quick visibility outdoors Built for coaches Trackside Stopwatch is designed for real coaching situations: • timing reps during practice • managing multiple athletes at once • tracking relay splits • reviewing lap history after a session • exporting results for recordkeeping and analysis Pro features Upgrade to Pro to unlock advanced race tools, including goal pace tracking, projected finish information, and expanded race timing features.

Screenshots

Averaging Stopwatch2 screens
Trackside Stopwatch4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Averaging Stopwatch at 5.0 against Trackside Stopwatch's 4.2. Averaging Stopwatch also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 weeks). Trackside Stopwatch's advantage is ratings volume (5 vs 1). 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. Trackside Stopwatch sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Averaging Stopwatch asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Averaging Stopwatch holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Trackside Stopwatch has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Averaging Stopwatch ships an update every 3 days, Trackside Stopwatch every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 3 level
Averaging Stopwatch versus Trackside Stopwatch: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAveraging StopwatchTrackside Stopwatch
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.2 (5 ratings)
Number of ratings15 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size0 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJoel BreitAndrew Poore

In-app purchases

None

Averaging Stopwatch

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Trackside Stopwatch

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Access - Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Premium Access - Annual$12.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Premium Access$19.99

Questions

Is Averaging Stopwatch free?
Averaging Stopwatch is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Trackside Stopwatch free?
Trackside Stopwatch is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Averaging Stopwatch or Trackside Stopwatch?
Averaging Stopwatch is rated higher. Averaging Stopwatch averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Trackside Stopwatch averages 4.2 from 5 ratings.
Do Averaging Stopwatch or Trackside Stopwatch have ads?
Neither Averaging Stopwatch nor Trackside Stopwatch shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Averaging Stopwatch or Trackside Stopwatch?
Averaging Stopwatch ships an update every 3 days, and Trackside Stopwatch every 2 weeks. Most recently, Averaging Stopwatch was updated on November 5, 2026 and Trackside Stopwatch on October 31, 2026.

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