Comparison

HorseTimer vs Pre

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

Head to head

Frequently used timers list

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About

HorseTimer

Features

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Make your time at the horse track more fun. An app that enables you to measure the time it takes a horse to run a specified track length. The result will be shown in time/km. Use it to measure the speed and get audio feedback while driving. No need to look at a display. Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life. HorseTimer will automatically turn of the GPS when the speed function is not in use.

About

Pre

Features

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This is a timer that you can register some frequently used times in advance. It will notify you of the time with sound and vibration. In silent mode, it will only vibrate.

Screenshots

HorseTimer4 screens

Pre3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Pre at none against HorseTimer's 2. HorseTimer's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 7 months). On price 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. HorseTimer sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Pre asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HorseTimer ships an update every 2 months, Pre every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 2 level

HorseTimer versus Pre: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	HorseTimer	Pre
Price	Free	Free
Update frequency	Every 2 months — better	Every 7 months
Ads	No — better	Yes
In-app purchases	Yes	No — better
Devices	iPhone, iPod	iPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS	7.1 — better	14.0
Further details — not scored
Size	4 MB	4 MB
Age rating	4+	4+
Developer	Allan Klüver	SHINICHI OKAMOTO

In-app purchases

2 purchases

HorseTimer

One-time2

No Ads$0.99
Horse Speed Measurement$0.99

None

Pre

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is HorseTimer free?

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

Is Pre free?

Pre is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Do HorseTimer or Pre have ads?

Pre shows ads; HorseTimer does not.

Which is updated more often, HorseTimer or Pre?

HorseTimer ships an update every 2 months, and Pre every 7 months. Most recently, HorseTimer was updated on October 4, 2026 and Pre on October 9, 2026.