# APS vs Race Start Signal

The clearest difference is price: Race Start Signal at Free against APS's $7.99. APS's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On device support there is nothing between them.

Race Start Signal is free to download; APS costs $7.99 up front. Race Start Signal sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. APS asks for nothing beyond the download.

APS ships an update every 6 weeks, Race Start Signal every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | APS | Race Start Signal |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $7.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | — | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/race-start-signal/id6443937116/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **2** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 31 MB | 40 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Yoshiaki Onishi](https://appshunter.io/developer/852893746) | [NAOYA ONO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1530328146) |

## What reviewers say

### APS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aps/id1265581013)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Race Start Signal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/race-start-signal/id6443937116)

This application provides a customizable start signal for miniature car and R/C racing. Easily change the color of the display circles with a simple button press. It's a free alternative for those who don't want to purchase dedicated starting signal hardware.

**Highlights:** Customizable start signal lights, Simple one-button operation, Suitable for mini 4WD racing, Suitable for R/C racing, Free to use

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Support Developer | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove ads | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is APS free?

APS costs $7.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Race Start Signal free?

Race Start Signal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do APS or Race Start Signal have ads?

Race Start Signal shows ads; APS does not.

### Which is updated more often, APS or Race Start Signal?

APS ships an update every 6 weeks, and Race Start Signal every 5 months. Most recently, APS was updated on November 6, 2026 and Race Start Signal on November 3, 2026.

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