Comparison

PROSTART vs BrakeAce

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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 !

About

BrakeAce

Features
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Brake smarter, ride faster & perform better on any trail. Use data-driven feedback to build your competitive edge and own the trail. BrakeAce Sensors measure every aspect of your braking while the app analyses your ride so you can learn exactly where and how to brake smarter. Map & review your braking on any trail. The BrakeAce algorithms do the analysis for you, finding you your Key Opportunities for improvement on every ride. 1. Equip: Fit your bike with BrakeAce sensors. https://www.brakeace.com/shop 2. Ride: Hit your favorite trail and record your ride with the app. 3. Review: Use the BrakeAce app to analyze your ride. 4. Improve: Target your practice where it will be the most beneficial; smoking the competition and your personal bests.

Screenshots

PROSTART3 screens
BrakeAce4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: PROSTART at 8.0 against BrakeAce's 15.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 13, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
PROSTART versus BrakeAce: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPROSTARTBrakeAce
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB39 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPROSTARTBrakeAce

In-app purchases

None

PROSTART

No in-app purchases

None

BrakeAce

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PROSTART free?
PROSTART is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BrakeAce free?
BrakeAce is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do PROSTART or BrakeAce have ads?
Neither PROSTART nor BrakeAce shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PROSTART or BrakeAce?
PROSTART ships an update every 5 months, and BrakeAce every 5 months. Most recently, PROSTART was updated on September 13, 2026 and BrakeAce on September 19, 2026.

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