Comparison

Excelsior EMC 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

Excelsior EMC

Manage your utility account with ease. Access account details, view bills and balances, make payments, and schedule alerts. Stay connected with important updates and social media.

Highlights
  • Account management
  • Bill viewing
  • Payment processing
  • Payment location finder
  • Alert and reminder scheduling
  • Push notifications
Features
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Our Mobile App is designed to give you fast, secure account access so you can easily manage your account details, view your bill and your account balance, make payments and find payment locations, schedule alerts and reminders, receive push notifications, and stay connected with us on Facebook. Nearly everything you can do from our “Customer Service Portal” can now be handled instantly whether you’re at home, at work, or on the go.

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

Excelsior EMC4 screens
GPS Race Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: GPS Race Timer at 4.5 against Excelsior EMC's 2.2. GPS Race Timer also leads on review sentiment (34% vs 0%) and ratings volume (2.7K vs 6). Excelsior EMC's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement 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. Excelsior EMC asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

GPS Race Timer holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GPS Race Timer has 2.7K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Excelsior EMC's written reviews are positive against 34% of GPS Race Timer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Excelsior EMC versus GPS Race Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterExcelsior EMCGPS Race Timer
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.2 (6 ratings)4.5 (2.7K ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews34.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings62.7K — better
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 7 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better12.2
Further details — not scored
Size123 MB50 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperExcelsior Electric Membership CorporationThomas Hagenau

Customer experience

Excelsior EMC

All ratings6 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

GPS Race Timer

All ratings2,612 ratings
Positive87.1%
Neutral4.7%
Negative8.2%
Written reviews125 reviews
Positive34.4%
Neutral4.0%
Negative61.6%

Bugs and requests

Excelsior EMC

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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

Excelsior EMC

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

GPS Race Timer

One-time1
  • PRO$4.99

Questions

Is Excelsior EMC free?
Excelsior EMC 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, Excelsior EMC or GPS Race Timer?
GPS Race Timer is rated higher. Excelsior EMC averages 2.2 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while GPS Race Timer averages 4.5 from 2.7K ratings.
Do Excelsior EMC or GPS Race Timer have ads?
GPS Race Timer shows ads; Excelsior EMC does not.
Which is updated more often, Excelsior EMC or GPS Race Timer?
Excelsior EMC ships an update every 7 months, and GPS Race Timer every 7 months. Most recently, Excelsior EMC was updated on October 14, 2026 and GPS Race Timer on October 17, 2026.

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