GPS Race Timer vs Car Timer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
Car Timer
Measure your vehicle's acceleration and top speed with precision. Supports various speed ranges, custom runs, and drag strip distances. Share your performance results with friends.
- 0-100km/h and 0-60mph timing
- Top speed recording
- Custom run timing
- 1/4 and 1/8 mile (0-400m/0-200m) runs
- Shareable results
- Precise speed estimation techniques
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Measure your vehicle's performance with acceleration tests, braking measurements, top speed tracking and drag race timing — all from your phone. Whether you're comparing modifications, testing different vehicles or simply satisfying your curiosity, Car Timer helps you record and analyze performance quickly and accurately. Features • Acceleration tests (0-50 km/h, 0-100 km/h, 0-30 mph, 0-60 mph and custom speed ranges) • Distance tests (200 m, 400 m, 800 m, 1/8 mile, 1/4 mile and custom distances) • Braking distance measurements • Top speed tracking • Performance history and result comparison • Share results with friends and fellow enthusiasts • Metric and imperial units • Dark mode and customization options Car Timer uses GPS-based speed measurements together with interpolation techniques to estimate results more accurately than raw GPS updates alone. Always obey local traffic laws, posted speed limits and road conditions. Perform testing only when it is safe and legal to do so. Questions, suggestions or bug reports? contact@codingfy.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: GPS Race Timer at 4.5 against Car Timer's 3.5. GPS Race Timer also leads on ratings volume (2.7K vs 13) and iOS requirement (12.2 vs 15.0). Car Timer's advantage is update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 7 months). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. GPS Race Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Car Timer sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
GPS Race Timer holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GPS Race Timer has 2.7K ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 35% of GPS Race Timer's written reviews are positive against 33% of Car Timer's.
GPS Race Timer ships an update every 7 months, Car Timer every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | GPS Race Timer | Car Timer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (2.7K ratings) — better | 3.5 (13 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 34.7% of reviews — better | 33.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2.7K — better | 13 |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | Every 6 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.2 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 50 MB | 33 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Thomas Hagenau | Lorin Nicolae |
Customer experience
GPS Race Timer
Car Timer
Bugs and 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
Car Timer
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
GPS Race Timer
- PRO$4.99
Car Timer
- PRO - 5 Runs$4.99
- PRO Unlimited$4.99
- PRO Unlimited$19.99
Questions
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