Comparison

ReactionTrainer vs FDM

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

Head to head
About

ReactionTrainer

Improve your sprint starts with this reflex training app. It simulates race conditions with audio and visual cues, measuring your reaction time to help you achieve faster race starts. Unlock full features with an in-app purchase.

Highlights
  • Simulated race starts with audio cues
  • Visual clues for 'Ready' and 'Shot'
  • Reaction time measurement
  • History and graph analysis
  • Sound and visual clue toggles
  • 3D Touch support for faster starts
Read full description

Train your reflexes for faster race starts. Here is how it works : Push the start button. Then, every 5 seconds - The app says 'Ready' - Between 1.5 and 2.5 seconds later (random), your hear a shot - Tap the screen to simulate a start as fast as you can. This sequence repeats itself until you push 'Stop'. Reaction times are stored for later analysis. The free version gives you 5 attempts before issuing a request to buy - just enough to know how it works. Unlocking is available as an in-app purchase. You can force-quit te app to get another 5 attempts, but past attempts will no longer show in the history table and graph. They are kept on file though for when one should choose to buy later. More features - Turn sound on or off. - Turn visual clues on or off (orange dot when 'Ready', green dot when shot sounds) - On iPhone 6s or later, you can use 3D touch so you can leave your finger on the screen. When the start is given, just push harder. - Reaction times of less than .01 seconds are considered false starts. - No publicity. - Attach your phone on your arm, listen for 'on your marks', (step in the blocks), 'ready' - 'go'. Your phones movement detection will measure your reaction time.

About

FDM

Manage and configure your Freelap timing devices wirelessly via Bluetooth. Update firmware, change device names, and ensure your equipment is ready for use.

Highlights
  • Bluetooth configuration
  • Device firmware updates
  • Rename devices
  • Manage Freelap devices
Features
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Freelap Device Manager allows to update and configure by Bluetooth (BLE) the Freelap devices (Eg. Relay Coach BLE, LED Display, ...). It is also possible to change the name of each device.

Screenshots

ReactionTrainer4 screens
FDM4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: ReactionTrainer at 50% against FDM's 0%. ReactionTrainer also leads on rating (3.4 vs 1.2). FDM's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 13 months). On price, ratings volume, ads and device support 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. ReactionTrainer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. FDM asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ReactionTrainer holds the better App Store score, 3.4 against 1.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 5 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of ReactionTrainer's written reviews are positive against 0% of FDM's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ReactionTrainer ships an update every 13 months, FDM every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
ReactionTrainer versus FDM: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterReactionTrainerFDM
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.4 (5 ratings) — better1.2 (5 ratings)
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings55
Update frequencyEvery 13 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB13 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperBert Torfs BVBAFreelap SA

Customer experience

ReactionTrainer

All ratings5 ratings
Positive60.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative40.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

FDM

All ratings5 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

ReactionTrainer

One-time1
  • ReactionTrainer Unlock$0.99
None

FDM

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ReactionTrainer free?
ReactionTrainer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is FDM free?
FDM is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, ReactionTrainer or FDM?
ReactionTrainer is rated higher. ReactionTrainer averages 3.4 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while FDM averages 1.2 from 5 ratings.
Do ReactionTrainer or FDM have ads?
Neither ReactionTrainer nor FDM shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ReactionTrainer or FDM?
ReactionTrainer ships an update every 13 months, and FDM every 2 months. Most recently, ReactionTrainer was updated on September 27, 2026 and FDM on September 24, 2026.

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