iGate BMX vs Riders Ready
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
iGate BMX
This application simulates the official starting sequence for BMX racing, allowing users to practice their starts anywhere. It functions as a light tree for general practice and integrates with a specific starting gate system for enhanced realism. Features include adjustable delays, brightness, and gate release timing.
- Official BMX starting sequence simulation
- Light tree functionality
- iGate sensor integration
- Adjustable start delay
- Adjustable brightness
- Adjustable gate release timing
- Auto repeat function
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This app simulates the official starting sequence used in BMX racing so you can practice your starts on the go. It is specially designed to work with the iGate BMX starting gate system for easy use on a practice gate, but it can also be used as a normal light tree for users who don't have an iGate unit. Features: - Large, bright light display for riders who start using the lights - UCI starting cadence audio - Designated spot for the iGate sensor ensuring consistent gate release (can be turned on/off in settings) - Auto repeat - Adjustable start delay and brightness - Adjustable gate release timing We recommend you maximize your screen brightness while using the app for best performance. The iGate Controller Module and starting gates can be found on our website: rivalracingbmx.com
Riders Ready
This app simulates the official BMX racing gate start sequence, providing voice commands, light cues, and precise timing measurement to help riders improve their reaction time. Track your progress with detailed results history and customize settings for a realistic training experience anywhere, anytime.
- Realistic BMX gate start sequence simulation
- Voice commands and light cues
- Precise reaction time measurement (milliseconds)
- Detailed results history and progress tracking
- Customizable timing and light settings
- Haptic feedback for early taps and successful reactions
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**Master Your Gate Start with Riders Ready** Riders Ready is a simple but effective training app for BMX riders who want to perfect their gate start reaction time. Experience the exact same sequence used in official BMX competitions, complete with voice commands, light sequences, and precise timing measurement. **Warning** Please don't use Riders Ready near a real start gate. You may confuse riders and cause accidents. **Realistic Competition Experience** Train with the authentic BMX gate start sequence: • Familiar voice commands: "OK RIDERS RANDOM START" and "RIDERS READY - WATCH THE GATE" • Precise light sequence: Red → Orange → Orange → Green • 632Hz beep tones matching real gate systems • Random delay (100ms-2700ms) according to UCI timing cadence • 2250ms green light tone at the gate drop • Options to customize timing settings and light behavior **Precise Reaction Time Measurement** • Timing starts when the red light activates • Accurate millisecond measurement of your reaction time • Track your progress with detailed results history • See your improvement over time **Complete Training Features** • **Audio Feedback**: Optional voice commands and beep tones for realistic training • **Haptic Feedback**: Feel early taps and successful reactions through your device • **Results History**: View all your reaction times in one place • **Customizable Settings**: Adjust timing, delays, and light behavior to match your training needs • **Cumulative Lights Mode**: Choose whether lights stay on or turn off individually **How It Works** 1. Tap "Random Start" to begin a sequence 2. Listen for voice commands and watch for the red light 3. React as fast as possible 4. View your reaction time and track your progress, previous results are stored in a list 5. Repeat to improve your reaction speed **Train Anywhere, Anytime** No gate needed. No track required. Train your reaction time anywhere with just your iPhone or iPad. Perfect for: • Pre-competition warm-ups • Off-season training • Reaction time drills • Mental preparation **Why Riders Ready?** Riders Ready uses the exact sequence from official BMX competitions. Every timing, beep and pause matches what you'll experience at the gate. Train with confidence knowing you're practicing the real thing. Take your gate start to the next level. Did Riders Ready help you get better, do you have issues with the app or suggestions? Don't hesitate to let me know! Together we can make it better.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Riders Ready at 5.0 against iGate BMX's 4.0. Riders Ready also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 10 months). iGate BMX's advantage is ratings volume (4 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 26.0). 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.
Riders Ready holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 1 respectively.
iGate BMX ships an update every 10 months, Riders Ready daily. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | iGate BMX | Riders Ready |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (4 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 10 months | Daily — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 31 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ronald Romer | Olivier Slabbers |
In-app purchases
iGate BMX
No in-app purchases
Riders Ready
No in-app purchases
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