PenaltyTimer is a specialized mobile tool designed for roller derby officials to manage penalty box timing according to WFTDA rules. It replaces unreliable standard stopwatches with a dedicated interface that supports various penalty box configurations and jam-specific timing controls.
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The App DNA
What makes this app unique?
For Roller derby officials and league staff managing penalty box operations.
What does it look like?
Key features
Supports multiple penalty box setups, including individual blockers, jammers, or full-box management.
Includes a 10-second warning feature to notify skaters when to stand up.
Allows officials to quickly adjust time or add minutes for double-penalties during active play.
Provides the ability to pause all active timers simultaneously between jams.
How much does it cost?
Velocity
Dormant developmentShow more...
5 versions in history. Development pace: zombie.
Who built it?
User Sentiment
What do users think recently?
How are ratings & reviews evolving?
Not enough recent reviews to extract reliable themes yet.
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Competitive landscape for PenaltyTimer
How's the Sports market?
The rivals identified
By Brad Evans
Both apps target sports officials requiring specialized penalty and game-clock management, creating direct competition for the same niche officiating user base.
- PenaltyTimer provides WFTDA-compliant alerts, whereas Lacrosse Timer lacks specific rule-set integration for roller derby.
- PenaltyTimer maintains active development, while Lacrosse Timer is in maintenance mode with no updates for over 80 days.
- PenaltyTimer operates on a paid model, avoiding the broken monetization gates reported by users in Lacrosse Timer.
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Key takeaways for PenaltyTimer
Where is it heading?
Bottom line
PenaltyTimer is a niche, purpose-built utility that streamlines penalty tracking for roller derby officials through WFTDA-specific functionality.
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