Car Timer vs Speed Lab
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Car Timer
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.
- 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
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Measure your vehicle's performance with acceleration tests, braking measurements, top speed tracking and drag race timing — all from your phone. Whether you're comparing modifications, testing different vehicles or simply satisfying your curiosity, Car Timer helps you record and analyze performance quickly and accurately. Features • Acceleration tests (0-50 km/h, 0-100 km/h, 0-30 mph, 0-60 mph and custom speed ranges) • Distance tests (200 m, 400 m, 800 m, 1/8 mile, 1/4 mile and custom distances) • Braking distance measurements • Top speed tracking • Performance history and result comparison • Share results with friends and fellow enthusiasts • Metric and imperial units • Dark mode and customization options Car Timer uses GPS-based speed measurements together with interpolation techniques to estimate results more accurately than raw GPS updates alone. Always obey local traffic laws, posted speed limits and road conditions. Perform testing only when it is safe and legal to do so. Questions, suggestions or bug reports? contact@codingfy.com
Speed Lab
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Speed Lab uses advanced GPS and sensor data to measure your vehicle's true capabilities. Whether you are testing a new tune or just curious about your daily drive, get accurate metrics instantly. Key Features: Acceleration Tests: Measure 0-100 km/h and 0-200 km/h times automatically. Braking Analysis: Test your stopping power with the 100-0 km/h braking test. G-Force Meter: Monitor lateral and linear G-forces during your drive. Trip History: Save and review your past performance records. Real-Time Dashboard: Clear, digital speedometer and max speed tracker. Download Speed Lab now to analyze your driving performance!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Speed Lab at none against Car Timer's 3. Speed Lab also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement 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. Car Timer sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Speed Lab asks for nothing beyond the download.
Car Timer ships an update every 6 weeks, Speed Lab every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 16, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Car Timer | Speed Lab |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.5 (13 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 13 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 33 MB | 25 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Lorin Nicolae | ABDURRAHMAN ARICAN |
In-app purchases
Car Timer
- PRO - 5 Runs$4.99
- PRO Unlimited$4.99
- PRO Unlimited$19.99
Speed Lab
No in-app purchases






