Comparison

Brower Timing Race Link vs FDM

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

Head to head
About

Brower Timing Race Link

This app connects to a specific wireless timing system to automatically download racer bib numbers and times. Coaches and athletes can view, compare, and sort race results, including historical data. It allows for the creation of start lists and distribution of results via email.

Highlights
  • Automatic bib ID and time download
  • View and compare racer times
  • Create start lists from contacts
  • Sort results by various criteria
  • Distribute results via email (CSV)
  • Track historical race data
Features
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Brower Timing Race Link app interfaces with the wireless Brower Timing RL System (2015). The app automatically downloads racer's bib id numbers and times when in proximity to the RL Timer. Coaches and athletes can view and compare racer times throughout a race session - Only RL timing systems with the Smartphone Interface upgrade will work with the app. Contact Brower Timing for details. www.browertiming.com - Connect to Brower Timing BIB ID RL-RACE LINK wireless timing system using Bluetooth 4.0 - No WiFi or cellular is required - Device must have Bluetooth 4.0 (Bluetooth low energy) - Auto connect mode will connect when in proximity to the RL Timer - Manual connect mode will connect when the results page is swiped down. - Create start lists from smartphone contacts and assign bib numbers - Start list includes: Name, Year of Birth (YOB), and Gender - Each race session is saved individually and includes: Start List, Time, Date, Event, Snow Conditions and Hill Name. - Sort results by: Start Order, Overall, Age Class, or Bib Number - View and sort historical data from previous sessions. - Distribute start lists and result to athletes and coaches through email. - Results are emailed in CSV format and can be imported into Excel. - Date and time are logged for each sessions and runs - Hold the left arrow next to a racer's time on the RL Timer to "DQ" the time. Hold down again to clear the "DQ" - Times that are "DQed" on the RL Timer are marked in red and sort to the bottom of a session - Pressing "nEW COUrSE" on the RL Timer will create a new session on the app - Select "Phone ON" on the RL Timer and press enter to allow phones to connect to the RL System

About

FDM

Manage and configure your Freelap timing devices wirelessly via Bluetooth. Update firmware, change device names, and ensure your equipment is ready for use.

Highlights
  • Bluetooth configuration
  • Device firmware updates
  • Rename devices
  • Manage Freelap devices
Features
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Freelap Device Manager allows to update and configure by Bluetooth (BLE) the Freelap devices (Eg. Relay Coach BLE, LED Display, ...). It is also possible to change the name of each device.

Screenshots

Brower Timing Race Link3 screens
FDM4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Brower Timing Race Link at 100% against FDM's 0%. Brower Timing Race Link also leads on rating (3.7 vs 1.2) and iOS requirement (8.1 vs 13.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Brower Timing Race Link holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 1.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 6 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Brower Timing Race Link's written reviews are positive against 0% of FDM's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Brower Timing Race Link ships an update every 3 months, FDM every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Brower Timing Race Link versus FDM: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBrower Timing Race LinkFDM
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (3 ratings) — better1.2 (6 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings36 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.1 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size31 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDaniel BrowerFreelap SA

Customer experience

Brower Timing Race Link

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

FDM

All ratings5 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

Brower Timing Race Link

No in-app purchases

None

FDM

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Brower Timing Race Link free?
Brower Timing Race Link is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is FDM free?
FDM is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Brower Timing Race Link or FDM?
Brower Timing Race Link is rated higher. Brower Timing Race Link averages 3.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while FDM averages 1.2 from 6 ratings.
Do Brower Timing Race Link or FDM have ads?
Neither Brower Timing Race Link nor FDM shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Brower Timing Race Link or FDM?
Brower Timing Race Link ships an update every 3 months, and FDM every 2 months. Most recently, Brower Timing Race Link was updated on October 24, 2026 and FDM on October 24, 2026.

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