Comparison

GPS Race Timer vs Rota

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

Head to head
About

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.

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
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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

About

Rota

Organize your alarms into distinct groups for different routines. Effortlessly switch between entire sets of alarms with a single tap, ensuring only one set is active at a time. Ideal for managing varied schedules like shift work or study timetables.

Highlights
  • Mutually exclusive alarm groups
  • One-tap group switching
  • Real system alarms
  • Live snooze countdown
  • Clean, dark interface
  • Customizable alarm sounds
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Rota is an alarm clock built around one idea: your mornings run on routines, and the right routine should be on for the right days. Create a routine for each pattern in your life — "Weekdays", "Early Shift", "Gym Days" — and fill it with as many alarms as you need. Switching a routine on switches off any routine that shares a day with it, automatically — and routines on different days can be on together. No more scrolling a long list toggling alarms one by one, and no more being woken at 5am by last week's shift. WHY ROTA • Routines that are exclusive per day — one tap changes your whole day, and routines on different days run side by side • Week plans for rotating schedules: switch on "Set days for each alarm" and give every alarm its own day — one routine per week, swapped with a single tap • Wake Proof: alarms you can't sleep through — stopping one means solving a math, typing, or memory task, and dismissing without solving re-rings in minutes • Real system alarms that ring full-screen over the Lock Screen, even in silent mode • A live snooze countdown on the Lock Screen and Dynamic Island, so you can see exactly how long you have left • Thirty original alarm sounds in two moods, Gentle and Energetic — pick a favorite, or let Shuffle wake you with a different one each time • A clean, dark, no-nonsense interface BUILT FOR SHIFT WORK AND CHANGING ROUTINES If your week isn't the same every day — shift work, rotating schedules, study timetables, childcare handovers — Rota keeps each routine ready to go and lets you swap between them instantly. Rota collects no data. There is no account, no tracking, and no analytics. Requires iOS 26 or later.

Screenshots

GPS Race Timer4 screens
Rota4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Rota at 100% against GPS Race Timer's 34%. Rota also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs every 7 months). GPS Race Timer's advantage is iOS requirement (12.2 vs 26.1). On price, in-app purchases 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. GPS Race Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Rota sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GPS Race Timer ships an update every 7 months, Rota weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
GPS Race Timer versus Rota: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGPS Race TimerRota
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (2.7K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews34.4% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2.7K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsWeekly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, Mac
Requires iOS12.2 — better26.1
Further details — not scored
Size50 MB87 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperThomas HagenauLIMPY LEO DIGITAL LAB PTY LTD

Customer experience

GPS Race Timer

All ratings2,612 ratings
Positive87.1%
Neutral4.7%
Negative8.2%
Written reviews125 reviews
Positive34.4%
Neutral4.0%
Negative61.6%

Rota

Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

Rota

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

GPS Race Timer

One-time1
  • PRO$4.99
1 purchases

Rota

One-time1
  • Rota Pro$4.99

Questions

Is GPS Race Timer free?
GPS Race Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Rota free?
Rota is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do GPS Race Timer or Rota have ads?
GPS Race Timer shows ads; Rota does not.
Which is updated more often, GPS Race Timer or Rota?
GPS Race Timer ships an update every 7 months, and Rota weekly. Most recently, GPS Race Timer was updated on October 17, 2026 and Rota on October 14, 2026.

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