# GPS Race Timer vs Ride Forces

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Ride Forces at 79% against GPS Race Timer's 34%. Ride Forces also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 7 months). GPS Race Timer's advantage is ratings volume (2.7K vs 48) and iOS requirement (12.2 vs 17.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. GPS Race Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Ride Forces sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Ride Forces holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GPS Race Timer has 2.7K ratings behind it against 48, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 34% of GPS Race Timer's written reviews are positive against 79% of Ride Forces's.

GPS Race Timer ships an update every 7 months, Ride Forces every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | GPS Race Timer | Ride Forces |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (2.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gps-race-timer/id1340496243/reviews) | **[4.8 (48 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ride-forces/id1341051046/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.7K** | 48 |
| Positive reviews | 34.4% of reviews | **78.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 50 MB | 12 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.2** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Thomas Hagenau](https://appshunter.io/developer/1340496242) | [Stephen Dettling](https://appshunter.io/developer/963520032) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Ride Forces

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ride-forces/id1341051046)

This app records and analyzes the g-forces experienced on roller coasters and amusement park rides using your iPhone or Apple Watch. It offers detailed graphs and statistics, with an optional subscription for advanced features like GPS tracking and weather data.

**Highlights:** Records g-forces on rides, Provides 3D g-force graphs and stats, Captures rider orientation, Includes GPS ride mapping, Records weather conditions, Analyzes airtime and inversions

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ride Forces Pro (Monthly) | $0.99 | per month |
| Ride Forces Pro (Yearly) | $9.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GPS Race Timer free?

GPS Race Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Ride Forces free?

Ride Forces is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, GPS Race Timer or Ride Forces?

Ride Forces is rated higher. GPS Race Timer averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2.7K ratings, while Ride Forces averages 4.8 from 48 ratings.

### Do GPS Race Timer or Ride Forces have ads?

GPS Race Timer shows ads; Ride Forces does not.

### Which is updated more often, GPS Race Timer or Ride Forces?

GPS Race Timer ships an update every 7 months, and Ride Forces every 6 weeks. Most recently, GPS Race Timer was updated on October 11, 2026 and Ride Forces on October 9, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*