Start Line App vs FPV Lap Timer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Start Line App
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A simple app for the start of a race/training session. Really easy to use: - Set up the start intervals in settings - Press start First count down will be synchronized with the real time (on the minute).
FPV Lap Timer
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Your phone is the timing gate. FPV Lap Timer uses your phone's camera to count laps automatically - no transponders, no timing gates, no extra hardware. Mount your phone at the start/finish, line the gate up with the on-screen center line, hit Start, and every time your quad crosses the line a lap is recorded. That's it. Built for FPV, tinywhoops, and drone racing practice, whether you're grinding a backyard gate or dialing in a full track. CAMERA-BASED LAP TIMING • Rear or front camera acts as a stationary lap counter • Real-time motion detection with velocity tracking for clean, reliable crossings • Adjustable detection sensitivity and approach distance to match your spot • Set lap direction and number of laps per run • Voice lap announcements, lap beeps, and haptics so you never have to look at the screen RACE YOUR GHOST • Every session becomes a ghost you can race against • Live beeps and gap callouts tell you if you're ahead or behind your best run • Optional synced audio overlay captured with your run • Set your active ghost and chase your personal best, lap after lap RECORD & SHARE • Screen-record your race with the live HUD and mic audio • Play back and share your runs BUILD YOUR FLEET • Track every quad in your hangar • Log motor size, motor KV, prop type, dry weight, all-up weight, and a photo • Compare setups side by side ANALYTICS THAT ACTUALLY HELP • Session stats: best lap, average, consecutive laps, airtime • Group results by drone, motor, KV, or prop to see what's actually faster • Consistency scoring, leaderboards, and lap-distribution charts • Full history of every session and every lap FREE TO START The lap timer is free - count laps, hear announcements, tune sensitivity, and review per-session stats with one track and one drone. Upgrade once to Premium to unlock: • Unlimited tracks and full fleet management • Ghost recording and racing with synced audio • Advanced analytics across your whole fleet No subscriptions. One-time purchase. Mount it. Start it. Send it.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Start Line App at none against FPV Lap Timer's 1. FPV Lap Timer's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 27 months). On price, ads, 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. FPV Lap Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Start Line App asks for nothing beyond the download.
Start Line App ships an update every 27 months, FPV Lap Timer every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Start Line App | FPV Lap Timer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 27 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 48 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Inaki Gomez | Daniel Abdel-Nour |
In-app purchases
Start Line App
No in-app purchases
FPV Lap Timer
- Unlimited FPV Lap Timer$14.99
Questions
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