GPS Race Timer vs Z1 HotBox
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
Z1 HotBox
This app connects to a Z1 Motorsports HotBox Performance Tuner to manage your Nissan or Infiniti vehicle's engine. It allows you to select performance modes, log engine data, and update the tuner's firmware.
- Select performance modes
- Log engine parameters
- Send logs to Z1 Motorsports
- Flash firmware updates
- Requires Z1 Motorsports HotBox tuner
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IMPORTANT This app requires a Z1 Motorsports HotBox Performance Tuner to connect to your vehicle's engine. These are available from www.z1motorsports.com for Nissan and Infiniti vehicles powered by the VR30DDTT engine. Z1 HotBox is the free companion app for the Z1 Motorsports HotBox Performance Tuner for Nissan and Infiniti vehicles equipped with the VR30DDTT engine. This app allows the user to select the performance mode of the HotBox, log engine parameters and send those logs to Z1 Motorsports, and flash firmware updates to the HotBox module.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Z1 HotBox at 100% against GPS Race Timer's 34%. Z1 HotBox also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). GPS Race Timer's advantage is rating (4.5 vs 3.7) and ratings volume (2.7K vs 7). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. Z1 HotBox asks for nothing beyond the download.
GPS Race Timer holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GPS Race Timer has 2.7K ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 34% of GPS Race Timer's written reviews are positive against 100% of Z1 HotBox's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
| Parameter | GPS Race Timer | Z1 HotBox |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (2.7K ratings) — better | 3.7 (7 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 34.4% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 2.7K — better | 7 |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | — |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.2 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 50 MB | 86 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Thomas Hagenau | Z1 Motorsports, Inc |
Customer experience
GPS Race Timer
Z1 HotBox
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
Z1 HotBox
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
GPS Race Timer
- PRO$4.99
Z1 HotBox
No in-app purchases









