# Race Stats vs Car Timer

The clearest difference is rating: Race Stats at 4.5 against Car Timer's 3.5. Race Stats also leads on ratings volume (644 vs 13) and update cadence (every 8 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Race Stats sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Car Timer sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Race Stats holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Race Stats has 644 ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 40% of Race Stats's written reviews are positive against 33% of Car Timer's.

Race Stats ships an update every 8 days, Car Timer every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Race Stats | Car Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (644 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/race-stats-lap-and-drag-timer/id1527377320/reviews)** | [3.5 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/car-timer-speed-test/id1527563531/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **644** | 13 |
| Positive reviews | **39.6% of reviews** | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 8 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 75 MB | 35 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Smooth Path Digital S.R.L](https://appshunter.io/developer/1527377322) | [Lorin Nicolae](https://appshunter.io/developer/1295191898) |

## What reviewers say

### Race Stats

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/race-stats-lap-and-drag-timer/id1527377320)

Track your vehicle's performance with real-time GPS speed and G-force readings. Measure acceleration from 0-60 mph or 0-100 km/h, and time your 1/4 mile or 400m runs. Simulate drag races and analyze your car's capabilities to improve driving speed.

**Highlights:** GPS speed tracking, Real-time G-force measurement, 0-60 mph / 0-100 km/h timer, 1/4 mile / 400m timer, Drag race simulation, Automatic start/stop timer, Imperial/metric unit switching

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Race Stats Pro | $1.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $9.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Accurate speed and distance measurements
- 🚀 Responsive app performance
- 💯 Useful for tracking vehicle performance

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inconsistent or inaccurate G-force measurements
- 🐛 Delayed or incorrect 0-60 mph/km/h times
- 🔧 Needs more customization options

**Reported bugs**

- App freezes or crashes on some devices
- Slow to respond during rapid acceleration
- Inaccurate speed and time readings compared to actual vehicle performance

**Requested features**

- Add 80-120 km/h, 0-60 mph, and 0-200 km/h measurements
- Implement a start button and countdown for consistent runs
- Allow users to delete individual past runs
- Provide CarPlay support


### Car Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/car-timer-speed-test/id1527563531)

Measure your vehicle's acceleration and top speed with precision. Supports various speed ranges, custom runs, and drag strip distances. Share your performance results with friends.

**Highlights:** 0-100km/h and 0-60mph timing, Top speed recording, Custom run timing, 1/4 and 1/8 mile (0-400m/0-200m) runs, Shareable results, Precise speed estimation techniques

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PRO - 5 Runs | $4.99 | one-time |
| PRO Unlimited | $4.99 | one-time |
| PRO Unlimited | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Race Stats free?

Race Stats is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Car Timer free?

Car Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Race Stats or Car Timer?

Race Stats is rated higher. Race Stats averages 4.5 out of 5 from 644 ratings, while Car Timer averages 3.5 from 13 ratings.

### Do Race Stats or Car Timer have ads?

Neither Race Stats nor Car Timer shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Race Stats or Car Timer?

Race Stats ships an update every 8 days, and Car Timer every 3 weeks. Most recently, Race Stats was updated on October 24, 2026 and Car Timer on October 24, 2026.

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