Comparison

BeamTrainer vs DragRacing

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

Head to head
About

BeamTrainer

Features
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This new time tracking application is very simple to use. You will need nothing else but your smartphone or tablet to download the Beam Trainer iOS app and start using it. For more accurate results and professional trainings use Beam Trainer app with compatible Beam Trainer photocells system which is perfect to use for speed and power sports such as football, basketball or athletics.

About

DragRacing

Measure drag racing times accurately using GPS without specialized equipment. Track your 0-60 times, 1/4 mile, and 1/2 mile performance. Ideal for test runs and training, it offers multiple measurement points and result history.

Highlights
  • GPS-based time measurement
  • Multiple distance markers (60ft to 1/2 mile)
  • 0-60 time and max speed tracking
  • Countdown start with false start detection
  • Sensing start for automatic measurement
  • Historical results storage (1000 cases)
  • Unit selection (km/h or mph)
Features
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“DragRacing" is an app that measures times in a drag racing machine on road without measurement facilities. The app measures times with GPS at 60 feet, 330 feet, 660 feet, 1000 feet, 1/4 mile and 1/2 mile. It is a very useful app for test run or training of drag racing! Please use it with safety first. Please comply with the law when using it on public roads. (How to use) 1. Fix the iPhone (or iPad with GPS) with DragRacing installed on the dashboard of your car so that it does not wobble. When using it on a motorcycle, install it on the handlebar or fuel tank. 2. Tap the "Start/Sensing" button or "Start/Countdown" button. After that, instructions will be displayed. 3. If the "Start/Sensing" button is tapped, measurements will be taken repeatedly. Press the "Stop" button to end the measurement. 4. Once the measurement is complete, the latest results will be displayed. The measurement date is also displayed, and the last line indicates the start status as shown below. - Sensing: Sensing start - ○Clean: No False with Countdown start - ×False: False with Countdown start 5. To view previous results, tap the "< Prev" button. (Button function) - Stop: Measurement ends. If you tap before the count reaches zero in Countdown start mode, the state before the countdown started will be restored. - Start/Countdown: The time will start with a countdown and be measured. False start will be checked. - Start/Sensing: The system detects when the vehicle starts and measures the time. The measurement is repeated. - Share: A window opens to share the displayed result. - < Prev: Displays older results. - Next >: Displays results newer than the past results displayed by clicking the "< Prev" button. - km/h / mph: Selects the unit of speed (Measurement range) - km/h: From 0-20 km/h to unlimited every 20 km/h. 0-400 m. 0-1 km. - mph: From 0-10 mph to unlimited every 10 mph. 0-1/4 mile. 0-1 km. - Max speed (Large speed display on the screen) When in the stopped state (when neither "Start/Countdown" nor "Start/Sensing" buttons are tapped), tap the "Stop" button twice to turn it on and off. The speed is displayed during measurement. (Start-sensor sensitivity setting) In the stopping state, tap buttons “Stop" → "< Prev" → "Next >" → "< Prev" → "< Prev" to open the setting window at the top of the screen. You can select 5 levels of sensitivity. Please adjust it if there are many false positives or if the response is slow. It is probably not necessary to adjust it. (Note) - 1000 cases of measurement results are stored. - When you uninstall DragRacing, the stored measurement results will be deleted. - DragRacing does not work on iPads without GPS. - If the GPS signal or device reception sensitivity is low, operation may become unstable. - If the starting acceleration is too small, it may not be measured correctly. - The developer assumes no responsibility for any accident, violation, loss or claims by third parties which may arise from the use of this app. Terms of Use: This application is provided under the Apple Standard End User License Agreement (EULA). https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

BeamTrainer4 screens
DragRacing2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BeamTrainer at none against DragRacing's 3. BeamTrainer also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (8.2 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence 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. DragRacing sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 3 months. BeamTrainer asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BeamTrainer ships an update every 6 weeks, DragRacing monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
BeamTrainer versus DragRacing: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBeamTrainerDragRacing
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.1 (15 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—33.3% of reviews
Number of ratings—15 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksMonthly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.2 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size36 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSeedgrowTakao Ichimura

In-app purchases

None

BeamTrainer

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

DragRacing

Subscriptions2
  • Feature enhancements$3.993 Months
  • Feature enhancements$5.991 Year
One-time1
  • Feature enhancements$9.99

Questions

Is BeamTrainer free?
BeamTrainer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is DragRacing free?
DragRacing is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do BeamTrainer or DragRacing have ads?
DragRacing shows ads; BeamTrainer does not.
Which is updated more often, BeamTrainer or DragRacing?
BeamTrainer ships an update every 6 weeks, and DragRacing monthly. Most recently, BeamTrainer was updated on October 5, 2026 and DragRacing on October 26, 2026.

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