XC Team Timer vs BAM Virtual Academy
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
XC Team Timer
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Stand at the mile marker and catch your whole team crossing seconds apart. XC Team Timer keeps every runner on their own clock — one tap per runner — so everybody gets their splits. [IMPORTANT: PAID SUBSCRIPTION REQUIRED] XC Team Timer requires a paid subscription to access its features, timing tools, and coaching utilities. The one exception: helping a coach as a Timekeeper is free. Coach Plans add unlimited athletes and Timekeeper Mode. Parent Plans allow you to add up to 4 athletes. TIME THE RACE • Live race timer — tap each runner as they cross, everyone gets their own splits • Cumulative mile splits for 5K and 2-mile races: 5:57, 12:01, 18:42 tells the whole story • The race clock stays on your Lock Screen with Live Activities • A phone call won't lose your times — the timer survives interruptions • Wrong tap? Undo an athlete's last split or finish in a tap • Weren't holding the watch? Enter results afterward with bulk time entry TIMEKEEPER MODE — *COACHES PLAN REQUIRED TO START* • Invite parents and assistants with a link in Messages • Put a helper at every mile marker; each times from their own phone • Every split and finish lands on your phone automatically • Start the race from the line, or let a helper fire the gun while you're out on the course • You decide what helpers can do: start, pause, stop, restart, or mark DNS/DNF/DQ • Helping is free — no subscription needed SHARE RESULTS • Send a meet, a race, an athlete's season, a whole team, or everything to parents and other coaches • Got a results file from another coach? Pick your athletes and their times and splits come straight in, no retyping • You choose how names appear before you share YOUR PROGRAM, ORGANIZED • Every athlete with photo, contact info, birthday, and full race history • Call, text, or email a parent straight from the athlete's page • Varsity and JV squads with team colors and logos • Bring your whole roster in from a spreadsheet with guided CSV 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 the moment they happen • Season Bests leaderboard — who's fastest in every event, whole program, one screen • Team Depth Chart — your lineup card at a glance • Split-by-split breakdown of where a race was won or lost • Progress charts that trend each runner toward their season goal • Put two athletes side by side, race by race • Share cards for the team group chat — gradient, photo, or venue-map backgrounds MEET DAY • Meet-day dashboard: what's next, who's up, what's done • Build your standard meet once, reuse it all season from a template • Every meet shows its venue on a map with race-day conditions • Unfinished meets get flagged so no one is left without a time BUILT FOR THE FAR END OF THE COURSE • Solo timing works offline with zero bars (Timekeeper Mode needs a connection) • iCloud keeps your whole program on every device, automatically • Your data is yours — export results and splits any time Subscription terms: Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. Your subscription renews automatically, monthly or yearly depending on the plan you chose, unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription any time in your App Store account settings. Privacy Policy: https://lemmaapps.com/privacy/ Terms of Use (EULA): https://lemmaapps.com/terms/
BAM Virtual Academy
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By Any Means Virtual Academy puts a pro-level player development system in your pocket. Built for serious basketball players who want calculated development! Follow structured programs, train along with film, build your own workouts, and stay accountable every day. WHAT'S INSIDE • Daily Training Programs Skill work, strength and conditioning, and mental training — laid out week by week so you always know what to do next. • Film Room Two ways to study the game. Train-Along: watch a move, then go do it with the timer running. Film Study: sit back, break down full film, and take notes. • Workout Builder Build your own sessions from a library of drills, add custom moves with sets, reps, and rest, and tie a film clip to any drill. • Readiness Checks Quick daily check-in that tells you how hard to push today — so you train smart, not just hard. • Your Coach, Connected Send video and voice notes, get feedback, and stay locked in between sessions. • Track Your Progress See your sessions, minutes, and streaks add up over time. Membership is required to access training content. Already a member? Just sign in. By Any Means Basketball — train like a pro, anywhere. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: XC Team Timer at every 3 days against BAM Virtual Academy's every 4 weeks. BAM Virtual Academy's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). 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
Both are free to download. XC Team Timer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month and BAM Virtual Academy sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $29.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
XC Team Timer ships an update every 3 days, BAM Virtual Academy every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | XC Team Timer | BAM Virtual Academy |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days — better | Every 4 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 24 MB | 16 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Cade Cobb | By Any Means, LLC |
In-app purchases
XC Team Timer
- XC Team Timer Monthly14 Days trial$12.991 Month
- XC Team Timer Yearly14 Days trial$59.991 Year
BAM Virtual Academy
- Ultimate Athleticism Program$29.991 Month
- Ultimate Development HQ$39.991 Month
- Advanced Handles Extension$39.99
- Ultimate Ballhandling Program$99.99
- Point Guard Program$99.99
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- Lockdown Defender Program$99.99
- Ultimate Shooting Program2 variants$99.99
- Small Guard Essentials$99.99
- In-Season System$99.99
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