Comparison

Sprint AR vs Sprint Start Trainer

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Sprint AR

Test your speed against an augmented reality runner in a virtual 40-yard dash. Measure your performance and compare it to professional athletes. Features AR setup for realistic racing environments and automatic recording of your runs.

Highlights
  • Augmented reality runner simulation
  • 40-yard dash timing
  • AR environment setup
  • Automatic race recording
  • Save race videos to camera roll
  • Compare to professional athlete speeds
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How fast are you? Sprint AR pits you against an augmented reality runner in the most widely known test of speed in sports - the 40-yard dash. Whether you are wanting to know what professional athlete speeds look and feel like (4-5 seconds), or are wanting to set a bar to race against for your own personal development, this app will help you understand what that speed looks like. Set up the Sprint area: Follow these simple steps to set up the sprint area using your iPhone's build-in augmented reality: • Scan the ground in front of you by pointing your camera at it and slowly move your device. Once the surface is detected, you will see a white mesh over the surface and you will see the indicator to place the starting point. • Confirm the placement of the starting line by clicking the "Place" button. • If you don't like the placement position, you can redo it by clicking the "Redo" button. • Once placed, you may slowly reorient yourself along the racing environment to get your favorite angle to record the race. Set up the Racing time: • You can set the racing time between 4-7 seconds here. Professional athletes frequently run the 40-yard dash under 5 seconds, but everyone has to start somewhere! • Once racing is started, the experience will be recorded automatically. You will have the option to save the video to your camera roll at the end. Are you ready to Run? We highly recommended using the newest generations of iPhones or iPads imbedded with Lidar sensors to get the best AR experience. The app will still work with older iPhones, but you may experience some issues with the racing environment sliding. The Sprint AR app is for sports enthusiasts and people into physically and mentally fitness (or people who just like to run)! Welcome to Sprint AR App!

About

Sprint Start Trainer

This app provides tools for solo athletic training, offering customizable interval settings for voice cues like "on your marks," "set," and a pistol sound. It features random timing starts with detailed configuration options to simulate various race scenarios.

Highlights
  • Customizable interval settings
  • Voice cues (on your marks, set, pistol)
  • Random timing start
  • Detailed timing configuration
  • Simulates various race scenarios
Features
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Practice track sprint and swimming starts with just one phone. Starter Kit is a start-training app for sprinters, swimmers, and coaches. It does more than play start signals: it lets you measure reaction time on video and review start technique. In Timing and Random modes, each video frame displays the time relative to the moment the start sound plays, with that moment set to zero. Read the displayed time on the frame where the athlete first moves to measure reaction time, then review technique in the same video. With fixed or randomized signal intervals, you can practice track block starts and swimming dive starts on your own or with a team. WHO IS IT FOR? • 100 m and 200 m sprinters • Track athletes who want to practice block starts • Swimmers who want to practice dive starts and improve their response to the start signal • Track-and-field coaches and swimming coaches running start drills • Athletes who want to improve reaction time and start technique KEY FEATURES ■ Video reaction-time measurement and technique review In Timing and Random modes, Starter Kit adds a timer to every video frame, using the start signal as zero. Read the value displayed on the frame showing the athlete's first visible movement to measure reaction time and review start technique. Videos can be saved to Photos, and recording can continue for up to 90 seconds after the start sound finishes. With up to 90 seconds of recording, you can also use the on-video timer to measure an accurate start-to-finish time. ■ Three start signal sounds Choose a pistol sound, swimming start beep, or electronic start sound to match your sport or training session. The swimming beep makes Starter Kit useful for swimming start practice as well as track sprint starts. ■ Timing mode: fixed intervals Set the timing between “On your marks,” “Set,” and the start signal. Repeat the same start sequence for individual or team practice. ■ Random mode: randomized intervals Randomize the intervals between “On your marks,” “Set,” and the start signal. The timing varies within your chosen range so athletes can practice reacting without anticipating the signal. ■ Manual mode: individual cues Play “On your marks,” “Set,” and the start signal separately. Use it for coach-led or group drills, or play the swimming start beep on its own at the pool. ■ Automatic repeat starts In Timing and Random modes, run start sequences repeatedly at an adjustable interval for efficient practice sets. Starter Kit turns your phone into a portable start-training tool for the track or poolside—no dedicated starting system required. Automatic repeat starts and custom recording durations require an upgrade.

Screenshots

Sprint AR3 screens
Sprint Start Trainer3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Sprint AR at none against Sprint Start Trainer's shown. Sprint AR also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 18.0). Sprint Start Trainer's advantage is ratings volume (15 vs 4). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Sprint AR sells 8 one-off in-app purchases and Sprint Start Trainer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Sprint AR against 4.9 for Sprint Start Trainer. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 15 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sprint AR ships an update every 2 weeks, Sprint Start Trainer every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Sprint AR versus Sprint Start Trainer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSprint ARSprint Start Trainer
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (4 ratings) — better4.9 (15 ratings)
Positive reviews—90.0% of reviews
Number of ratings415 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS14.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size221 MB27 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNateception Studios LLCKoki Osada

Customer experience

Sprint AR

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Sprint Start Trainer

All ratings15 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive90.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

8 purchases

Sprint AR

One-time8
  • Cheetah$0.99
  • Elephant$0.99
  • Shark$0.99
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  • Robot$0.99
  • Zombies$0.99
  • Ghost$0.99
  • Frankenstein$0.99
  • Remove Ads$1.99
1 purchases

Sprint Start Trainer

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$4.99

Questions

Is Sprint AR free?
Sprint AR is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Sprint Start Trainer free?
Sprint Start Trainer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Sprint AR or Sprint Start Trainer?
Sprint AR is rated higher. Sprint AR averages 5.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Sprint Start Trainer averages 4.9 from 15 ratings.
Do Sprint AR or Sprint Start Trainer have ads?
Sprint Start Trainer shows ads; Sprint AR does not.
Which is updated more often, Sprint AR or Sprint Start Trainer?
Sprint AR ships an update every 2 weeks, and Sprint Start Trainer every 3 weeks. Most recently, Sprint AR was updated on October 9, 2026 and Sprint Start Trainer on October 14, 2026.

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