Comparison

EBATime2 vs PROSTART

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

Head to head
About

EBATime2

Features
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EBATime2 is the timer application for sports with interval starts, such as cross-country skiing, biathlon. In spite of easy operation, EBATime2 has many functions. Features * Simple user interface * Make start-list easily * Editable runner-name and team-name * Only enter bib number or longclick the row, measure time easily * Calculate ranks and time differences between all runners * Measure lap-times and split-times * Manage multiple classes * Correspond to Paralympic * Register up to 10 laps * Enter multiple bib numbers at the same time * Show target time * Save race data, up to 20 files * Im-Export files as image (So you can post to SNS) * Import RaceSplitter format files In this free version * The maximum number of people in the start list is 30. * Contains ads. In the paid version(EBATime2Pro), all restrictions are gone.

About

PROSTART

This app interfaces with specific timing systems to automatically download and display athlete performance data. Coaches and athletes can view, compare, and save detailed performance metrics throughout a sports season. It requires a compatible timing system and a Bluetooth-enabled iOS device.

Highlights
  • Automatic data download from timing systems
  • Athlete performance viewing and comparison
  • Save detailed performance metrics
  • Distance measurement tool with GPS
  • Athlete and group management
  • Export data to .xls files
Features
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Timing system dedicated to speed sports (BMX, Track & Fields, …) PROSTART application interfaces with the Protraining 2 & 3 timing system range made by Prostart. That application automatically downloads the data sent from an originating system (BMX starting system, E-Start for Track&Field, ...) and from beam sensors. Coaches and athletes can view, compare, and save the detailed performance of each athlete throughout a sports season. Only Protraining 2 & 3 range are able to interact with that application and the device, running on iOS, must have iOS 8 minimum. Only Prostart Starting systems updates after 1 November 2015 have the ability to be controlled by this application. Please contact quentin.grun@prostart.fr if you want to upgrade your starting system. - Connect to Protraining 2.0 wireless timing system using Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) 4.0 - No Wi-Fi or cellular is required - Your device must support the Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE 4.0) MENU : 1 / CALIBRATION This tool allows to measure distance from one point to another. It is useful to define a sprint length. You must turn on the GPS in your device to use this tool. Save your distances so that they are saved during your session. 2 / 2S TIMING A - Athletes Tab - Create, edit and analyze athlete pages. B - Groups Tab - Create, edit and organized lists of athletes. C - Capture Tab - Measuring the performance of athletes * Click on "No Athlete" to determine the athlete or group to record * Click on the Bluetooth logo to connect your device to Protraining 2.0 wireless timing system * Click on the MANU button to launch a start throughout your starting system. * Click on the bidirectional arrow if one or more athletes are not present in a group. ** Above name = Name of the athlete during measurement or end measurement. ** Under name = Name of the next athlete. *** Landscape mode for better view of the running times. D - Shares Tab - Export in .xls file in order to save and manage better all the measurements. Thank you for your trust !

Screenshots

EBATime23 screens
PROSTART3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: PROSTART at 8.0 against EBATime2's 12.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

EBATime2 ships an update every 8 months, PROSTART every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on August 22, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
EBATime2 versus PROSTART: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEBATime2PROSTART
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsEvery 5 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.08.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKuniaki EbataPROSTART

In-app purchases

None

EBATime2

No in-app purchases

None

PROSTART

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is EBATime2 free?
EBATime2 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PROSTART free?
PROSTART is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do EBATime2 or PROSTART have ads?
Neither EBATime2 nor PROSTART shows ads.
Which is updated more often, EBATime2 or PROSTART?
EBATime2 ships an update every 8 months, and PROSTART every 5 months. Most recently, EBATime2 was updated on August 22, 2026 and PROSTART on September 13, 2026.

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