# Sprint Timer vs Start Practice ~Track&Field~

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Start Practice ~Track&Field~ at none against Sprint Timer's 2. Start Practice ~Track&Field~ also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 5 days vs monthly). Sprint Timer's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price, rating and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sprint Timer sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Start Practice ~Track&Field~ asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Sprint Timer against 4.4 for Start Practice ~Track&Field~. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 18 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 75% of Sprint Timer's written reviews are positive against 100% of Start Practice ~Track&Field~'s.

Sprint Timer ships an update monthly, Start Practice ~Track&Field~ every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sprint Timer | Start Practice ~Track&Field~ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sprint-timer-on-your-mark/id1624679242/reviews) | **[4.4 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/start-practice-track-and-field/id6503634048/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **18** |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 34 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [NAOYA ONO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1530328146) | [Takahiko Inada](https://appshunter.io/developer/1749186118) |

## What reviewers say

### Sprint Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sprint-timer-on-your-mark/id1624679242)

This app functions as a starter and stopwatch for track events. It allows users to customize starting commands and measure race times, with options for randomized timing and saving recorded data. It's ideal for practice sessions or when official starters are unavailable.

**Highlights:** Customizable start commands, Randomized SET to pistol timing, Save and view measured times, Adjustable distance settings, Color customization for timer and background

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Support Developer | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove ads | $9.99 | one-time |


### Start Practice ~Track&Field~

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/start-practice-track-and-field/id6503634048)

This application helps athletes practice sprint starts with customizable sound prompts for "On Your Marks," "Set," and "Start." It offers various timing patterns, including random intervals, and features a flash start synchronized with the audio. Dark mode ensures visibility in bright outdoor conditions.

**Highlights:** Customizable sound prompts, 3 pattern switching, Random timing, Flash start synchronization, Dark mode support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sprint Timer free?

Sprint Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Start Practice ~Track&Field~ free?

Start Practice ~Track&Field~ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Sprint Timer or Start Practice ~Track&Field~?

Start Practice ~Track&Field~ is rated higher. Sprint Timer averages 4.4 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Start Practice ~Track&Field~ averages 4.4 from 18 ratings.

### Do Sprint Timer or Start Practice ~Track&Field~ have ads?

Sprint Timer shows ads; Start Practice ~Track&Field~ does not.

### Which is updated more often, Sprint Timer or Start Practice ~Track&Field~?

Sprint Timer ships an update monthly, and Start Practice ~Track&Field~ every 5 days. Most recently, Sprint Timer was updated on November 7, 2026 and Start Practice ~Track&Field~ on November 4, 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.*