{"id":3544,"date":"2024-02-22T07:05:33","date_gmt":"2024-02-22T05:05:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/raceid.com\/organizer\/?p=3544"},"modified":"2024-02-22T23:40:03","modified_gmt":"2024-02-22T21:40:03","slug":"the-8-best-timing-apps-for-races","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/raceid.com\/organizer\/timing\/the-8-best-timing-apps-for-races\/","title":{"rendered":"The 8 Best Timing Apps for Endurance Races"},"content":{"rendered":"

We tested and reviewed the most popular timing applications on the market.\u00a0<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

Article updated on: 22 February 2024<\/em><\/p>\n

About Race Timing Applications\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

App Timing is a semi-manual way to time an endurance race and is usually suitable for races of a smaller nature (we recommend a maximum of 300 participants but it depends on the sport and the nature of the race). With app timing, you use a handheld device (phone or tablet) and run the entire race timing and operation from there. You start the race, and then tap on racers in the app as they finish to record their finish time and placing. Some apps allow you to add split times, timed in the same way, across the course as well as instant results and live timing. Do you want to find out more and see if app timing is suitable for your race? We give you some good pointers <\/span>in this article<\/b><\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Here though, we list and review the available apps on the market with images, pricing and ease of use after testing each of them. The list we came up with here is ordered after considering the app\u2019s price, available functionality and ease of use.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Although we offer one of the timing apps on the market (<\/strong><\/span>RaceID App Timing<\/a>)<\/b>, our primary goal is to help you find a solution that fits your race and help you create a better experience for your participants. Therefore, we provide you with this review (keeping it as unbiased as we can!)\u00a0 so you can compare and choose a timing app that suits your race\u2019s needs.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Missing a timing app in this list? <\/span>Let us know <\/b><\/a>and we will review it and add it!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

1. Webscorer\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

Website: <\/strong>https:\/\/www.webscorer.com\/<\/span><\/a>
\nApp on iOS: <\/strong>https:\/\/itunes.apple.com\/us\/developer\/webscorer-inc\/id475523302<\/span><\/a>
\n<\/span>App on Android: <\/strong>https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.webscorer.webscorerforandroid<\/span><\/a>
\n<\/span>Price:<\/strong> $50 per year for 1 device, $100 per year for 5 devices or Pro (automated timing) for $250 per year.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Webscorer is a popular timing app for races in all sports. They work on a subscription basis, so you can time as many races as you want, just that devices are limited depending on which subscription model you choose. In addition to app timing, Webscorer also offers registration and result services.<\/span><\/p>\n

You can test Webscorer for free, with a race for up to 5 timed participants. It was easy to download the app and get started, you don’t even have to create an account. When you start a test race, you can choose how to add a start list by either adding racers straight in-app, uploading a start list from your device or you can import it from your Webscorer registration. Once the race is started, you have a few different views to choose from where you can record racers, all quite easy and straightforward.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Pros:<\/strong> Webscorer works well and is easy to use. We really like that you can time lap races and count laps, such as Backyard Ultra Races, if you choose this alternative in the settings. It is also great that you can download the app on both phones and laptops.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Cons:<\/strong> The look of the app is alright, not the prettiest user interface, with quite a lot of text and black\/white excel rows for many of the views. But all-in-all, it is very easy to get started and use. If you pay for the cheapest solution, the Pro for $50 per year, you only get to use one device. From our experience, you\u2019ll want several devices per race which would require the second option costing $250 per year.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

2. RaceID\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

Website:<\/strong> RaceID.com
\n<\/span>App on iOS: <\/strong>https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/raceid-timing\/id1281928187<\/span><\/a>
\n<\/span>App on Android<\/strong>: <\/span>coming soon!
\n<\/span><\/i>Price<\/strong>: \u20ac199 per year (unlimited devices, races and participants)\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n