# Sprint AR vs The 40

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.

Both are free to download. Sprint AR sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. The 40 asks for nothing beyond the download.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sprint AR | The 40 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sprint-ar/id1618259372/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-40/id6773509390/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **5** | 1 |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 221 MB | 34 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Nateception Studios LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1618259374) | [Slants, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/6773509392) |

## What reviewers say

### Sprint AR

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sprint-ar/id1618259372)

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Cheetah | $0.99 | one-time |
| Elephant | $0.99 | one-time |
| Shark | $0.99 | one-time |
| Robot | $0.99 | one-time |
| Zombies | $0.99 | one-time |
| Ghost | $0.99 | one-time |
| Frankenstein | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |


### The 40

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-40/id6773509390)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


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