Comparison

Timer ٞ vs GPS Race Timer

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

Head to head
About

Timer ٞ

This application provides a clean, simple, and reliable timer for various timing needs, including cooking, sports, and work. It offers seamless integration with Apple Watch and Today Widgets, allowing for synchronized control and notifications.

Highlights
  • Apple Watch support
  • Today Widget support
  • Synchronized timer control
  • Simple and elegant design
  • Easy setup
  • Sound and vibration notifications
Features
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This application counts your time like never before. The perfect Timer-beautifully clean, simple and reliable. Perfect for every timing situation (sports, games, work and of course cooking). Features: * Apple watch support * Today Widget support * Synchronize work with apple watch:You can start timer on app and follow on your watch or vice versa * Simple and elegant design * Easy setup by rotating timer or keyboard * Notification by Sound and vibration when time is over

About

GPS Race Timer

Accurately measure vehicle acceleration times like 0-60 mph and 1/4 mile using your iPhone's GPS. Set up timers beforehand and let the app automatically start measurements when speed targets are met or motion is detected. Save, export, and transfer your performance data easily.

Highlights
  • Measure 0-60 mph, 60-120 mph, 1/4 mile
  • Automatic start detection
  • Save and export results
  • Preset and adjustable timers
  • No extra hardware required
  • Optional PRO version features
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Measure acceleration times such as 0–60 mph, 60–120 mph and 1/4 mile directly with your iPhone — accurately and without extra hardware. The app is designed so it doesn’t need to be operated while driving; you just set everything up beforehand while stationary. Measurements then start automatically — when the target speed is reached or when a start is detected. You can save results locally on your iPhone and, if needed, export them or transfer them to other devices. Preset timers: 60 ft, 1/8 mile, 1/4 mile, 1/2 mile, 1 mile, 0 – 60 mph, 0 – 120 mph, 50 – 75 mph, 60 – 120 mph, 0 – 100 km/h, 0 – 200 km/h, 80 – 120 km/h, 100 – 200 km/h. All timers are, of course, fully adjustable. The free version measures up to two times per run. How to use the app: Check the timer settings on the start screen. If everything looks good, place your iPhone in the car where it has good GPS reception and is held securely, then start the acceleration test. You can adjust the timer configuration in the Settings screen (just tap the relevant timer). Then return to the race screen and follow the previous instruction. Optional PRO version (in-app purchase): 1. Up to four timers in parallel (instead of two) 2. Precise determination of elevation differences 3. Simulation of a Sportsman start and reaction-time measurement 4. No ad banners

Screenshots

Timer ٞ4 screens
GPS Race Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Timer ٞ at none against GPS Race Timer's 1. GPS Race Timer's advantage is update cadence (every 7 months vs every 16 months) and iOS requirement (12.2 vs 16.1). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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. GPS Race Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Timer ٞ asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Timer ٞ against 4.5 for GPS Race Timer. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.2K and 2.7K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 36% of Timer ٞ's written reviews are positive against 35% of GPS Race Timer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Timer ٞ ships an update every 16 months, GPS Race Timer every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Timer ٞ versus GPS Race Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTimer ٞGPS Race Timer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (1.2K ratings)4.5 (2.7K ratings) — better
Positive reviews36.4% of reviews — better34.7% of reviews
Number of ratings1.2K2.7K — better
Update frequencyEvery 16 monthsEvery 7 months — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS16.112.2 — better
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB50 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperUniCom TechnologyThomas Hagenau

Customer experience

Timer ٞ

All ratings1,153 ratings
Positive84.5%
Neutral4.9%
Negative10.7%
Written reviews33 reviews
Positive36.4%
Neutral12.1%
Negative51.5%

GPS Race Timer

All ratings2,612 ratings
Positive87.1%
Neutral4.7%
Negative8.2%
Written reviews124 reviews
Positive34.7%
Neutral4.0%
Negative61.3%

User reviews

Timer ٞ

From 1.2K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Well designed app
  • 💡 Wish it could be a widget for lock screen
  • 👍 Simple elegant design
  • 🚀 Good timer app

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Skips a second
  • 🔕 No sound or notification when timer ends
  • 🔕 Alarm sound too weak
  • 🔕 No sound when screen is locked
  • 🔕 Alarm sound changed to annoying noise

GPS Race Timer

From 2.7K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Simple and easy to use
  • 🚀 Accurate speed tracking
  • 💡 Customizable settings
  • 📊 Saves run data

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Inconsistent 0-60 and quarter mile times
  • 🐛 Fails to start/record runs
  • 🐛 Inaccurate distance tracking
  • 🐛 Compatibility issues with newer devices

Bugs and requests

Timer ٞ

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Timer doesn't work consistently
  • Timer doesn't ring or make sound when done
  • App crashes

Requested features

3 requests
  • Ability to change alarm sounds
  • Set up multiple timers
  • Countdown timer that counts up after reaching zero

GPS Race Timer

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Timer doesn't reset properly
  • App crashes on startup
  • Significant GPS/speed detection delays
  • Recorded times do not match actual performance

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add 60ft and 1/8 mile times
  • Automatic start/stop of timer
  • Manual start option for timer
  • Improved accuracy and consistency

In-app purchases

None

Timer ٞ

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

GPS Race Timer

One-time1
  • PRO$4.99

Questions

Is Timer ٞ free?
Timer ٞ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is GPS Race Timer free?
GPS Race Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Timer ٞ or GPS Race Timer?
GPS Race Timer is rated higher. Timer ٞ averages 4.4 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while GPS Race Timer averages 4.5 from 2.7K ratings.
Do Timer ٞ or GPS Race Timer have ads?
Both Timer ٞ and GPS Race Timer show ads.
Which is updated more often, Timer ٞ or GPS Race Timer?
Timer ٞ ships an update every 16 months, and GPS Race Timer every 7 months. Most recently, Timer ٞ was updated on September 21, 2026 and GPS Race Timer on September 20, 2026.

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