FAT Timer

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The official companion app for RaceApp.net turns your iPad into a Fully Automatic Timing (FAT) system. Record the finish line in 240fps slow‑motion, mark times frame‑by‑frame, and export results directly to your RaceApp.net meets.

 

Download on the App Store

 

RaceApp FAT iPad App

Perfect for

  • Track & field meets
  • Swimming competitions
  • Any timed sporting event needing a photo finish

 

How it works

  1. Mount your iPad with a clear view of the finish line.
  2. Start recording when the race begins (manual or sound‑activated).
  3. Review the video and tap to mark each athlete’s finish time.
  4. Assign lanes to each time for automatic athlete matching.
  5. Export times to your RaceApp.net meet with one tap.

 

Key features

  • Record at up to 240fps for ~4ms timing precision.
  • Sound‑activated start detects the starter’s gun.
  • Frame‑by‑frame video scrubbing for precise marking.
  • Lane assignments — assign a lane number to each time, and athletes are automatically matched by lane when exported to RaceApp.
  • Pause and resume recording for longer races.
  • Local video storage keeps recordings on your device.
  • Seamless export to RaceApp.net race management.

 

Lane-Based Auto-Matching

If you assign athletes to lanes before the race (using Quick Entry or the RunMeet sync), you can assign lane numbers to each time in the FAT Timer. When you export, athletes are automatically paired with their times by lane number — no manual matching needed. This is especially useful for sprint events where you can clearly see which lane each finisher is in. (Currently in BETA - contact us for more info and early access)

 

Pricing

Recording, marking finish times, and exporting up to 3 results per race is completely free.

FAT Export ($99/season) unlocks unlimited exports. Purchase directly from the app—no team subscription required. Teams with existing RaceApp.net subscriptions can also add FAT Export as a team-level add-on.

Learn more about the mic setup →

 

Requirements

  • iPad or iPhone with iOS 17 or later (iPad recommended for larger display).
  • RaceApp.net account for exporting results.
  • Tripod recommended for best results.

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