PROSTART vs iGate BMX
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PROSTART
This app interfaces with specific timing systems to automatically download and display athlete performance data. Coaches and athletes can view, compare, and save detailed performance metrics throughout a sports season. It requires a compatible timing system and a Bluetooth-enabled iOS device.
- Automatic data download from timing systems
- Athlete performance viewing and comparison
- Save detailed performance metrics
- Distance measurement tool with GPS
- Athlete and group management
- Export data to .xls files
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Timing system dedicated to speed sports (BMX, Track & Fields, …) PROSTART application interfaces with the Protraining 2 & 3 timing system range made by Prostart. That application automatically downloads the data sent from an originating system (BMX starting system, E-Start for Track&Field, ...) and from beam sensors. Coaches and athletes can view, compare, and save the detailed performance of each athlete throughout a sports season. Only Protraining 2 & 3 range are able to interact with that application and the device, running on iOS, must have iOS 8 minimum. Only Prostart Starting systems updates after 1 November 2015 have the ability to be controlled by this application. Please contact quentin.grun@prostart.fr if you want to upgrade your starting system. - Connect to Protraining 2.0 wireless timing system using Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) 4.0 - No Wi-Fi or cellular is required - Your device must support the Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE 4.0) MENU : 1 / CALIBRATION This tool allows to measure distance from one point to another. It is useful to define a sprint length. You must turn on the GPS in your device to use this tool. Save your distances so that they are saved during your session. 2 / 2S TIMING A - Athletes Tab - Create, edit and analyze athlete pages. B - Groups Tab - Create, edit and organized lists of athletes. C - Capture Tab - Measuring the performance of athletes * Click on "No Athlete" to determine the athlete or group to record * Click on the Bluetooth logo to connect your device to Protraining 2.0 wireless timing system * Click on the MANU button to launch a start throughout your starting system. * Click on the bidirectional arrow if one or more athletes are not present in a group. ** Above name = Name of the athlete during measurement or end measurement. ** Under name = Name of the next athlete. *** Landscape mode for better view of the running times. D - Shares Tab - Export in .xls file in order to save and manage better all the measurements. Thank you for your trust !
iGate BMX
This application simulates the official starting sequence for BMX racing, allowing users to practice their starts anywhere. It functions as a light tree for general practice and integrates with a specific starting gate system for enhanced realism. Features include adjustable delays, brightness, and gate release timing.
- Official BMX starting sequence simulation
- Light tree functionality
- iGate sensor integration
- Adjustable start delay
- Adjustable brightness
- Adjustable gate release timing
- Auto repeat function
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This app simulates the official starting sequence used in BMX racing so you can practice your starts on the go. It is specially designed to work with the iGate BMX starting gate system for easy use on a practice gate, but it can also be used as a normal light tree for users who don't have an iGate unit. Features: - Large, bright light display for riders who start using the lights - UCI starting cadence audio - Designated spot for the iGate sensor ensuring consistent gate release (can be turned on/off in settings) - Auto repeat - Adjustable start delay and brightness - Adjustable gate release timing We recommend you maximize your screen brightness while using the app for best performance. The iGate Controller Module and starting gates can be found on our website: rivalracingbmx.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: PROSTART at 5.0 against iGate BMX's 4.0. PROSTART also leads on iOS requirement (8.0 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.
PROSTART holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 4 respectively.
PROSTART ships an update every 5 months, iGate BMX every 10 months. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PROSTART | iGate BMX |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better | 4.0 (4 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 3 | 4 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months — better | Every 10 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 16 MB | 31 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | PROSTART | Ronald Romer |
Customer experience
PROSTART
iGate BMX
In-app purchases
PROSTART
No in-app purchases
iGate BMX
No in-app purchases






