Brower Timing Race Link vs FDM
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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
FDM
Manage and configure your Freelap timing devices wirelessly via Bluetooth. Update firmware, change device names, and ensure your equipment is ready for use.
- Bluetooth configuration
- Device firmware updates
- Rename devices
- Manage Freelap devices
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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.
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
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.
Brower Timing Race Link ships an update every 3 months, FDM every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | Brower Timing Race Link | FDM |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.7 (3 ratings) — better | 1.2 (6 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 3 | 6 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 8.1 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 31 MB | 13 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Daniel Brower | Freelap SA |
Customer experience
Brower Timing Race Link
FDM
In-app purchases
Brower Timing Race Link
No in-app purchases
FDM
No in-app purchases









