HOUGHTON vs Sir Ricks
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
HOUGHTON
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HOUGHTON Smart, smart life, smart living 1. Remote control: control home appliances from anywhere 2. Timer: set timer to perform multiple functions 3. Device sharing: One tap to share devices among family members 4. Easy connection: easily and quickly connect App to devices
Sir Ricks
This race timer and lap management tool allows organizers to track up to 100 participants in real-time. It features customizable runner statuses, lap timers, alerts, and a dynamic leaderboard for various events.
- Live lap tracking
- Custom runner management (up to 100)
- Multiple runner statuses (DNS, RUN, WIN, etc.)
- Smart button behavior for lap marking
- Countdown race clock with sound cues
- Dynamic leaderboard display
- Pause and adjust race mode
- Auto save and recovery
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Sir Ricks-a-Lap Pro is the ultimate race timer and lap management tool built for schools, clubs, and elite race organizers. Easily track up to 100 runners in real-time with customizable statuses, lap timers, alerts, and more—all from your iPhone or iPad. Designed for simplicity and power, this app is perfect for PE classes, training sessions, endurance events, and creative competitions. Visual cues, color-coded buttons, and sound alerts keep races engaging and under control. Features Live Lap Tracking Tap to mark lap completions and update runner status in real time. Custom Runner Management Add up to 100 runners manually or import from a database. Status System Each runner can be set to: ▸ DNS (Did Not Start) ▸ RUN (Currently Running) ▸ INC (Incomplete Lap) ▸ OVR (Overdue) ▸ RTC (Returned to Course) ▸ WIN (Winner) Smart Button Behavior ▸ Tap black RUN = Start lap (button turns green) ▸ At next lap, green buttons revert to black ▸ Untapped black RUN buttons are marked as OVR Lap Count + Timer Countdown-style race clock with lap notifications and sound cues (whistles, airhorns, cowbell). Manual Sound Control Toggle “Play Sounds Manually” to access instant sound buttons for hype and announcements. Silence This Lap Temporarily mute alert sounds for specific laps—ideal for speech breaks or moment-of-silence scenarios. Dynamic Leaderboard Display a scrolling leaderboard with laps completed, lap time, and average pace—great for projecting on a second screen. Pause & Adjust Mode Pause the race and edit laps or time in case of power loss or a race interruption. Auto Save & Recovery App automatically saves race state and restores progress after closing or restarting the app. Customization Options Set race duration Choose default runner status Show/hide sound controls Adjust display brightness and font size Rename race and manage event details Support & Resources Need help or want to submit feedback? Visit active-media.com/sirricksalap
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: HOUGHTON at Free against Sir Ricks's $9.99. HOUGHTON also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 18.0). Sir Ricks's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 64 months). On ads 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
HOUGHTON is free to download; Sir Ricks costs $9.99 up front. Sir Ricks sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. HOUGHTON asks for nothing beyond the download.
HOUGHTON ships an update every 64 months, Sir Ricks fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | HOUGHTON | Sir Ricks |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $9.99 |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 64 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 180 MB | 65 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 凯侠 罗 | Mark Neisser |
In-app purchases
HOUGHTON
No in-app purchases
Sir Ricks
- Unlock Pro$9.99









