# Excelsior EMC vs GPS Race Timer

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.

Both are free to download. GPS Race Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Excelsior EMC asks for nothing beyond the download.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Excelsior EMC | GPS Race Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.2 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/excelsior-emc/id1269116492/reviews) | **[4.5 (2.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gps-race-timer/id1340496243/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **2.7K** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **34.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | Every 7 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 123 MB | 50 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 12.2 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Excelsior Electric Membership Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/1269116491) | [Thomas Hagenau](https://appshunter.io/developer/1340496242) |

## What reviewers say

### Excelsior EMC

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/excelsior-emc/id1269116492)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### GPS Race Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gps-race-timer/id1340496243)

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PRO | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


## Frequently asked 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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