# GX Timer vs Sir Ricks

The clearest difference is price: GX Timer at Free against Sir Ricks's $9.99. GX Timer also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 18.0). Sir Ricks's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.0). On ratings volume, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

GX Timer is free to download; Sir Ricks costs $9.99 up front. Sir Ricks sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. GX Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

Sir Ricks holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

GX Timer ships an update every 3 weeks, Sir Ricks fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 7, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | GX Timer | Sir Ricks |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $9.99 |
| Rating | [4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gx-timer/id1600052896/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sir-ricks-a-lap/id6746070945/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Size | 43 MB | 65 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [美琴 宋](https://appshunter.io/developer/1160294086) | [Mark Neisser](https://appshunter.io/developer/1815027591) |

## What reviewers say

### GX Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gx-timer/id1600052896)

Control timing devices via Bluetooth for various training and exercise needs. Offers fast training, custom training, countdowns, stopwatches, and timed alarms. Configure functions and track exercise durations.

**Highlights:** Fast training timing, Custom training timing, Countdown timers, Stopwatch functionality, Timed alarms, Function configuration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Sir Ricks

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sir-ricks-a-lap/id6746070945)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock Pro | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GX Timer free?

GX Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Sir Ricks free?

Sir Ricks costs $9.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, GX Timer or Sir Ricks?

Sir Ricks is rated higher. GX Timer averages 4.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Sir Ricks averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do GX Timer or Sir Ricks have ads?

Neither GX Timer nor Sir Ricks shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, GX Timer or Sir Ricks?

GX Timer ships an update every 3 weeks, and Sir Ricks fortnightly. Most recently, GX Timer was updated on September 7, 2026 and Sir Ricks on September 20, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*