Comparison

BolTimer vs RaceCue

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

Head to head
About

BolTimer

Features
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BolTimer is an electronic timing app for track & field and swimming training. Record at a high frame rate, then judge the result frame by frame on your phone. TRACK • Finish-line recording up to 240 fps on supported iPhones • Choose sprint or distance: distance races record the start and splits on a timeline • Flash or sound start detection can mark 0 time automatically; you can also open and warm up the camera first, then record manually. Distance races can be filmed in segments and exported as one video • Frame-by-frame review with up to 8 lanes • Drag a result onto a lane, recalibrate the start frame, fine-tune within ±3 ms • Copy results as text or export video with a timing overlay SWIMMING • One phone follows one swimmer; several phones stay on the same clock by filming the same starting flash • Mark takeoff, entry, breakout, turn touch, turn push and finish frame by frame • Reaction time, flight time, underwater phase, lap splits and total time • Count left and right arm entries separately, with a check for missed or accidental double taps • Stroke count, distance per stroke and SWOLF per lap CUSTOM EVENT TEMPLATES • On single-segment track and swim reviews, switch to Events and mark the actions in your template frame by frame • Built-in templates: track start (reaction, block clearance, left/right foot contact and toe-off, finish) and swim technique (reaction, takeoff, entry, breakout, hand entries, finish touch) • Track: contact time, flight time and step rate; swim: event timeline and intervals • Event trend curves per athlete and template IMPORT AN EXISTING VIDEO • Pick a clip from your library, choose the start frame yourself, then judge it like a live recording • Slow-motion clips are read at their real capture rate, so times are not stretched • Short clips are prepared for smooth frame-by-frame stepping HOW IT WORKS 1. Auto start: align the flash zone, tap Stand By, recording begins after the gun 2. Manual start: open and warm up the camera, wait until Ready, then tap Record (the start flash must be in the clip) 3. Step through frames and mark the moments you need 4. Copy results or export annotated video to Photos; distance races can merge all clips into one export REQUIREMENTS • iOS 15.6 or later • A real iPhone with a rear camera (the Simulator has no camera); the highest frame rate available depends on your model • Camera and microphone permission for timing; photo library permission only when you import or export a video DATA & PRIVACY No account and no sign-in. Recordings and results stay on your device and are not uploaded to our servers. MEMBERSHIP Free sessions included. An optional paid 1-year pass or a one-time lifetime purchase unlocks unlimited use. Both are one-time purchases, not auto-renewing subscriptions. Purchases are processed by Apple. Support: https://www.qinggetech.cn/boltimer-support/

About

RaceCue

Features
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RaceCue — Sprint Starts & Reaction Training Train your start. Own your first step. A realistic starter in your pocket, with advanced tools for athletes and coaches. Practise alone, with a partner or with your training group: choose the commands, vary the hold and focus on reacting to the signal. YOUR START, YOUR WAY • Clear On Your Marks, Set and Go sequences. • Adjustable delays and random Set holds. • Bluetooth speaker support and visual start signals. • Phone-based sprint timer for a coach to stop manually. PREMIUM — ADVANCED PHONE TRAINING • Multiple starter voices and languages, including Random Starter within your selected language. • Historic Finals: recreate the observed command timing of iconic athletics finals, explore the lineup and reveal official results. Some competition holds are longer than everyday training starts. • Race pressure: configurable recalls, Stand Up commands and gun misfires, with stadium atmosphere and trackside distractions. • Camera Start Detection for hands-free starts, with optional camera-based reaction and early-movement feedback; or Start Video to record repetitions. • Reaction practice with touch or phone movement. • Structured solo and coach sessions, repetitions and recovery. • Stopwatch, custom countdown and full-screen timing tools. • Recent results with dates, measurement methods and individual deletion. PRO — PREMIUM PLUS APPLE WATCH • Start a phone sequence from your wrist. • Wrist-movement reaction feedback and early-movement alerts. • A watch stopwatch that starts with the gun. • Independent watch starts with distinct Marks, Set and Go tones. • Optional silver Premium and gold Pro app icons for eligible paid plans. Pro includes all phone Premium features. Choose a monthly Pro subscription or buy Pro once. Existing phone Premium owners can choose the one-time Pro upgrade. If monthly Pro expires, any separately purchased phone Premium remains available. Apple Watch training needs a compatible paired iPhone and watch. TRY BEFORE YOU BUY Eligible new users can activate one free 90-minute training session. Enrollment needs internet access; an active session works offline. This training trial never starts a paid subscription automatically. Basic starts remain available for free. SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION RaceCue Pro Monthly renews automatically each month unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Payment is charged to your Apple Account. Manage or cancel in App Store subscription settings. Prices and available purchase options are shown in the app before confirmation. Restore purchases from Upgrade. RaceCue reaction and early-movement feedback are training estimates, not certified competition measurements. Bluetooth audio delay varies by equipment. Use the app and position equipment safely. Privacy: https://racecue.app/privacy Terms: https://racecue.app/terms Apple standard EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

BolTimer4 screens
RaceCue4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: BolTimer at every 2 days against RaceCue's every 6 days. 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. BolTimer sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and RaceCue sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BolTimer ships an update every 2 days, RaceCue every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
BolTimer versus RaceCue: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBolTimerRaceCue
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterEvery 6 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB61 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperShanghai Qingge Technology Co., Ltd.Panos Ioannou

In-app purchases

3 purchases

BolTimer

One-time3
  • BolTimer Yearly Membership$14.99
  • boltimer_weekly$14.99
  • boltimer_lifetime$59.99
4 purchases

RaceCue

Subscriptions1
  • RaceCue · Pro Monthly$1.991 Month
One-time3
  • RaceCue Premium$12.99
  • RaceCue · Pro Upgrade$12.99
  • RaceCue Pro · Buy Once$24.99

Questions

Is BolTimer free?
BolTimer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is RaceCue free?
RaceCue is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do BolTimer or RaceCue have ads?
Neither BolTimer nor RaceCue shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BolTimer or RaceCue?
BolTimer ships an update every 2 days, and RaceCue every 6 days. Most recently, BolTimer was updated on October 28, 2026 and RaceCue on October 24, 2026.

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