VS GPS PRO vs FPV Race Timer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
VS GPS PRO
Control your aircraft remotely with real-time image transmission and operation control. Switch camera views, capture photos and videos, and manage drone movements. Designed for users of all ages.
- Real-time picture transmission
- Operation control
- Remote face switching
- Photo and video capture
- Real-time drone movement control
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This is an application that connects the aircraft via wifi for real-time picture transmission and operation control. It can switch faces remotely and take photos and videos. It can also control drone movements in real time. It's an app for all ages.
FPV Race Timer
This free race management tool enhances FPV drone racing by providing audible commands, customizable preparation times, and unpredictable start delays. It offers touch-responsive controls and Bluetooth speaker support for clear communication, eliminating the need for expensive timing equipment.
- Touch-responsive controls with visual feedback
- Audible race commands and announcements
- Customizable pre-race preparation time
- Unpredictable start timing for fairness
- Bluetooth speaker support for enhanced audio
- Simple start, pause, and reset functions
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FPV Race Timer – Stay Focused, Fly Faster! Take your FPV racing to the next level with FPV Race Timer, a free and convenient race management tool that eliminates the need for expensive timing equipment. Stay informed, stay ready, and race with confidence! Key Features: + Touch-Responsive Controls – Buttons turn green when pressed for clear visual feedback. + Audible Race Commands – Stay aware with voice announcements throughout the race. + Customizable Pre-Race Prep – Adjust pre-race commands for more (or less) time to get ready. + Dynamic Voice Selection – Change the race voice in the Settings app under Accessibility → Spoken Content → Voices to suit your preference. + Unpredictable Start Timing – A random delay (up to 10 sec) keeps races fair and exciting. + Simple & Intuitive Controls – Start, pause, and reset with ease: + Play: Start or restart the timer. + Pause: Stop the clock without resetting. + Stop/Reset: Instantly reset the timer to 2:00. + Pause Announcements – Get notified when the timer is paused or resumed. + Fair Restarts – Resuming from pause includes a random countdown before the race continues. + Bluetooth Speaker Support – Connect to an external speaker for louder, clearer race commands, ensuring every pilot hears crucial countdowns and race updates. + Optional support for continued development via BuyMeACoffee. With FPV Race Timer, pilots can enjoy organized and competitive racing—without the cost of specialized race equipment. Download now and start racing for free!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: FPV Race Timer at 100% against VS GPS PRO's 18%. FPV Race Timer also leads on rating (5.0 vs 2.1) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 weeks). VS GPS PRO's advantage is ratings volume (102 vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
FPV Race Timer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: VS GPS PRO has 102 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 18% of VS GPS PRO's written reviews are positive against 100% of FPV Race Timer's.
VS GPS PRO ships an update every 3 weeks, FPV Race Timer every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | VS GPS PRO | FPV Race Timer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.1 (102 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 18.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 102 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 172 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ShanTou City Vison Electronictechnology Co., Ltd. | Mike Schommer |
Customer experience
VS GPS PRO
FPV Race Timer
Bugs and requests
VS GPS PRO
Reported bugs
14 issues- App won't connect to drone WiFi despite successful WiFi connection
- Calibration button unclickable during setup
- Video feed crashes when tapped on iPhone
- App continuously loops on configuration screen
- App crashes on iOS 15, iOS 17, iOS 18
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- Incompatible with iPhone 13 Pro Max, iPhone 14
- GPS location shows incorrect position (Africa when nearby)
- WiFi connection drops after 70-120 meters
- Video feed cuts off after 100 feet despite 500m claim
- App freezes with brownish screen or last image
- Takeoff button doesn't initiate takeoff
- App becomes unresponsive during flight
- Drone not found error on repeated connection attempts
- WiFi connection drops when drone is turned off and back on
Requested features
9 requests- Russian language support
- Offline mode for beginners
- WiFi band switching (5GHz/2.4GHz) option
- Configurable RTH (Return to Home) altitude
- Photo/video storage priority to SD card only
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- Picture waypoint and timer options for mosaics
- Manual drone entry option
- Better English translations
- Improved documentation and setup instructions
FPV Race Timer
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
VS GPS PRO
No in-app purchases
FPV Race Timer
No in-app purchases
Questions
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