# GPS Race Timer vs Car Timer

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.

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 25, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | GPS Race Timer | Car Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (2.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gps-race-timer/id1340496243/reviews)** | [3.5 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/car-timer-speed-test/id1527563531/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.7K** | 13 |
| Positive reviews | **34.7% of reviews** | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 50 MB | 33 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.2** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Thomas Hagenau](https://appshunter.io/developer/1340496242) | [Lorin Nicolae](https://appshunter.io/developer/1295191898) |

## 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


### Car Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/car-timer-speed-test/id1527563531)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PRO - 5 Runs | $4.99 | one-time |
| PRO Unlimited | $4.99 | one-time |
| PRO Unlimited | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GPS Race Timer free?

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

### Is Car Timer free?

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

### Which has better reviews, GPS Race Timer or Car Timer?

GPS Race Timer is rated higher. GPS Race Timer averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2.7K ratings, while Car Timer averages 3.5 from 13 ratings.

### Do GPS Race Timer or Car Timer have ads?

Both GPS Race Timer and Car Timer show ads.

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

GPS Race Timer ships an update every 7 months, and Car Timer every 6 weeks. Most recently, GPS Race Timer was updated on September 25, 2026 and Car Timer on September 16, 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.*