Comparison

Sprint AR vs The 40

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

The 40

This app uses your device's camera and AI to accurately time sprint speeds. It provides verified athlete profiles, video proof of runs, and leaderboards to help athletes get noticed by recruiters and coaches.

Highlights
  • AI-powered sprint timing
  • Verified athlete profiles
  • Video proof of runs
  • Nationwide leaderboards
  • Automatic start and finish detection
  • Computer-verified accuracy
Features
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A fraction of a second can be the difference between a scholarship offer and getting overlooked. The 40 uses your device’s camera to automatically detect your start, track your acceleration phase, and cross the finish line with computer-verified accuracy. Built specifically for athletes, coaches, and recruiters, The 40 eliminates manual stopwatch errors to deliver the accurate, credible speed metrics that college programs actually trust. KEY FEATURES - AI-Powered Timing: Our proprietary computer-vision pipeline detects movement instantly, providing precise, frame-accurate sprint data. - Verified Athlete Profiles: Save your verified times directly to a digital recruiting profile that can be shared instantly with scouts. - Video Proof: Every timed run generates a video overlay showcasing your split times, mechanics, and verified final mark. - Leaderboards: Compete against athletes nationwide by position, age, or region to see where your speed truly ranks. HOW IT WORKS 1. Set up your iPhone at the finish line or have a teammate film your run. 2. Run your 40-yard dash. 3. Let our computer vision engine automatically calculate your splits and final time. 4. Share your verified video and metrics directly with college coaches. Whether you are preparing for a combine, tracking your offseason training progression, or trying to get noticed by next-level recruiters, The 40 gives you the data you need to stand out. Download The 40 today and prove your speed.

Screenshots

Sprint AR3 screens
The 404 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: The 40 at none against Sprint AR's 8. The 40 also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 weeks). Sprint AR's advantage is ratings volume (5 vs 1). On price, rating, ads and device support 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. The 40 asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Sprint AR against 5.0 for The 40. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sprint AR has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sprint AR ships an update every 2 weeks, The 40 every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
Sprint AR versus The 40: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSprint ARThe 40
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (5 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Number of ratings5 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size221 MB34 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperNateception Studios LLCSlants, Inc.

Customer experience

Sprint AR

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

The 40

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

8 purchases

Sprint AR

One-time8
  • Cheetah$0.99
  • Elephant$0.99
  • Shark$0.99
Show 5 more
  • Robot$0.99
  • Zombies$0.99
  • Ghost$0.99
  • Frankenstein$0.99
  • Remove Ads$1.99
None

The 40

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Sprint AR free?
Sprint AR is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is The 40 free?
The 40 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Sprint AR or The 40?
Sprint AR and The 40 are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 5 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do Sprint AR or The 40 have ads?
Neither Sprint AR nor The 40 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Sprint AR or The 40?
Sprint AR ships an update every 2 weeks, and The 40 every 4 days. Most recently, Sprint AR was updated on October 24, 2026 and The 40 on October 11, 2026.

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