Comparison

Mini4 Lap Timer vs Sprint Timer

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

Head to head
About

Mini4 Lap Timer

This application uses your iPhone's camera to automatically time laps for Mini4wd races. Simply set up the number of lanes, point the camera at the track, and start your race. The timer begins automatically when a car passes in front of the camera.

Highlights
  • Camera-based lap timing
  • Automatic start detection
  • Configurable number of lanes
  • Easy setup for races
  • Designed for Mini4wd
Read full description

This is lap timer for Mini4wd what use iPhone's camera. [Usage] 1. Select the number of lanes to time. 2. Point lanes of the course with camera from above. And show mini4wd as large as possible. 3. Tap the [I'm Ready!] button. 4. Run your mini4wd on the course. 5. Auto start to time when the mini4wd passes through the in front of camera.

About

Sprint Timer

This app functions as a starter and stopwatch for track events. It allows users to customize starting commands and measure race times, with options for randomized timing and saving recorded data. It's ideal for practice sessions or when official starters are unavailable.

Highlights
  • Customizable start commands
  • Randomized SET to pistol timing
  • Save and view measured times
  • Adjustable distance settings
  • Color customization for timer and background
Features
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Starter & stopwatch app for track. It can be used for practicing the starting race command or to help you measure your time. Please use it for club activities or when there is no one in charge of starting the race. ● Basic functions 1. Starter You can set the time from ON YOUR MARK to SET and from SET to pistol sound as you like. The time from SET to pistol sound can also be randomized. 2. Time recording Measured times can be saved. Saved times can be viewed by date. 3. Distance setting Tap the distance to change it. In the initial display, 100m is set. 4. Color settings The background color and timer color can be changed.

Screenshots

Mini4 Lap Timer2 screens
Sprint Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Mini4 Lap Timer at none against Sprint Timer's 2. Mini4 Lap Timer also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.7 vs 4.3). On price, review sentiment, 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. Sprint Timer sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Mini4 Lap Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Mini4 Lap Timer holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 16 and 4 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 79% of Mini4 Lap Timer's written reviews are positive against 75% of Sprint Timer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mini4 Lap Timer ships an update every 2 months, Sprint Timer monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Mini4 Lap Timer versus Sprint Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMini4 Lap TimerSprint Timer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (16 ratings) — better4.3 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews79.2% of reviews — better75.0% of reviews
Number of ratings16 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS10.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size40 MB34 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperRyuta KibeNAOYA ONO

Customer experience

Mini4 Lap Timer

All ratings16 ratings
Positive93.8%
Neutral6.3%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews24 reviews
Positive79.2%
Neutral4.2%
Negative16.7%

Sprint Timer

All ratings4 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Mini4 Lap Timer

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Sprint Timer

One-time2
  • Support Developer$0.99
  • Remove ads$9.99

Questions

Is Mini4 Lap Timer free?
Mini4 Lap Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Sprint Timer free?
Sprint Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Mini4 Lap Timer or Sprint Timer?
Mini4 Lap Timer is rated higher. Mini4 Lap Timer averages 4.7 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while Sprint Timer averages 4.3 from 4 ratings.
Do Mini4 Lap Timer or Sprint Timer have ads?
Sprint Timer shows ads; Mini4 Lap Timer does not.
Which is updated more often, Mini4 Lap Timer or Sprint Timer?
Mini4 Lap Timer ships an update every 2 months, and Sprint Timer monthly. Most recently, Mini4 Lap Timer was updated on October 11, 2026 and Sprint Timer on September 30, 2026.

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