Comparison

Sprint Timer vs 3AK Sprinting

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

Head to head
About

Sprint Timer

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
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Starter & stopwatch app for track. It can be used for practicing the starting race command or to help you measure your time. Please use it for club activities or when there is no one in charge of starting the race. ● Basic functions 1. Starter You can set the time from ON YOUR MARK to SET and from SET to pistol sound as you like. The time from SET to pistol sound can also be randomized. 2. Time recording Measured times can be saved. Saved times can be viewed by date. 3. Distance setting Tap the distance to change it. In the initial display, 100m is set. 4. Color settings The background color and timer color can be changed.

About

3AK Sprinting

This app provides advanced AI-powered tools for runners, including stride analysis, personalized coaching, and structured workout programs. It also features nutrition tracking and daily challenges to help athletes improve performance and build discipline.

Highlights
  • AI stride and form analysis
  • Personalized AI coaching
  • Custom workout programs
  • Smart nutrition tracking
  • Daily challenges
  • Performance tracking and analytics
Features
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Sprinting is the fastest way to get fit, 3AK makes it simple while guiding you every step of the way. You don't need hours of jogging to change your health. A few short sprint sessions a week can lift your cardio fitness, build lean muscle, and give you more energy — in a fraction of the time. 3AK builds your plan, coaches your technique, and tracks every step of your progress. WHY SPRINTING - Time-efficient — real results in 20–30 minutes, not endless miles - Heart & lungs — raise your VO2 max and cardiovascular fitness - Strength & power — build lean muscle that steady-state cardio can't - All-day burn — keep your metabolism working after you finish WHAT YOU GET - A personalized plan — adaptive sprint sessions built around your level and updated as you improve - Daily readiness check — tell 3AK how your body feels and it tunes the session to match - AI sprint analysis — breaks your run into phases (reaction, drive, acceleration, top-end, speed, finish) so you know exactly what to work on - Sprint Age — see how fit you really are, and watch it get younger as you train - Strength training — guided lifts that build the power behind your speed - Snap-to-log nutrition — photograph a meal for instant calories and macros NEVER SPRINTED? PERFECT. No track, no experience, no problem. 3AK meets you where you are and coaches you every step — from your first stride to your fastest. Start sprinting smarter. Download 3AK and feel the difference in weeks, not months. Join 50,000+ people already training with purpose. SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION 3AK requires a subscription to access all features, including AI Stride & Form Analysis, AI Coaching, Custom Workout Programs, Smart Nutrition Tracking, Daily Challenges, and Performance Analytics. Subscription prices and plans are displayed within the app at the time of purchase. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation. Subscriptions auto-renew unless turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel anytime through Apple ID Account Settings. Any unused portion of a free trial is forfeited when you purchase a subscription. LEGAL Privacy Policy: https://agate-elm-c96.notion.site/3AK-Privacy-Policy-2ef5370fd0a080b5b5e0f3923e47fe68?source=copy_link Terms of Service: https://app.termly.io/policy-viewer/policy.html?policyUUID=d3cbe04f-3efc-4612-86ab-83971d8c244e EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Sprint Timer4 screens
3AK Sprinting4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Sprint Timer at free with in-app purchases against 3AK Sprinting's subscription. Sprint Timer also leads on review sentiment (75% vs 67%) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). 3AK Sprinting's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.8 vs 4.4). On price, in-app purchases 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 Timer sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and 3AK Sprinting sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

3AK Sprinting holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 3AK Sprinting has 2.4K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 75% of Sprint Timer's written reviews are positive against 67% of 3AK Sprinting's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sprint Timer ships an update monthly, 3AK Sprinting every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
Sprint Timer versus 3AK Sprinting: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSprint Timer3AK Sprinting
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (5 ratings)4.8 (2.4K ratings) — better
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews — better66.7% of reviews
Number of ratings52.4K — better
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 5 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
Best chart rank—#168 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS13.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size34 MB66 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperNAOYA ONOCHRISTIAN MICAH JONES

Customer experience

Sprint Timer

All ratings4 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative0.0%

3AK Sprinting

All ratings2,392 ratings
Positive97.3%
Neutral1.3%
Negative1.4%
Written reviews69 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral4.3%
Negative29.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Sprint Timer

One-time2
  • Support Developer$0.99
  • Remove ads$9.99
9 purchases

3AK Sprinting

Subscriptions9
  • Weekly3 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • Weekly Pro$9.997 Days
  • Monthly$9.991 Month
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  • Yearly2 variants$29.991 Year
  • Yearly3 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Yearly1 Year trial$39.991 Year
  • Yearly$39.991 Year
  • Yearly3 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • Yearly$49.991 Year

Questions

Is Sprint Timer free?
Sprint Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is 3AK Sprinting free?
3AK Sprinting is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Sprint Timer or 3AK Sprinting?
3AK Sprinting is rated higher. Sprint Timer averages 4.4 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while 3AK Sprinting averages 4.8 from 2.4K ratings.
Do Sprint Timer or 3AK Sprinting have ads?
Sprint Timer shows ads; 3AK Sprinting does not.
Which is updated more often, Sprint Timer or 3AK Sprinting?
Sprint Timer ships an update monthly, and 3AK Sprinting every 5 days. Most recently, Sprint Timer was updated on November 7, 2026 and 3AK Sprinting on November 9, 2026.

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