Comparison

Random Gate vs PROSTART

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

Head to head
About

Random Gate

Simulate the official random gate start cadence for BMX races. Features include random delays, a built-in timer, and auto-repeat for solo practice sessions.

Highlights
  • Random gate start cadence simulation
  • Random delay generation
  • Built-in timer
  • Auto-repeat functionality
  • Solo practice mode
Features
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BMX random gate start cadence for your iPhone / iPod Touch. OK riders, random start… Riders ready, watch the gate… beep-beep-beep-beeeeeeep... This application allows you to play the random gate start cadence used in international BMX events no matter where you are with your iPhone or iPod Touch (random delay included!). A new random delay is generated every single playback, so you'll never know when the beeps will go. A "must have" for any serious BMXer. Comes with a built in timer for delayed starts and auto repeat functionality so you can practice even when you are on your own. An excellent addition to any stumpy gate or sprints session.

About

PROSTART

This app interfaces with specific timing systems to automatically download and display athlete performance data. Coaches and athletes can view, compare, and save detailed performance metrics throughout a sports season. It requires a compatible timing system and a Bluetooth-enabled iOS device.

Highlights
  • Automatic data download from timing systems
  • Athlete performance viewing and comparison
  • Save detailed performance metrics
  • Distance measurement tool with GPS
  • Athlete and group management
  • Export data to .xls files
Features
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Timing system dedicated to speed sports (BMX, Track & Fields, …) PROSTART application interfaces with the Protraining 2 & 3 timing system range made by Prostart. That application automatically downloads the data sent from an originating system (BMX starting system, E-Start for Track&Field, ...) and from beam sensors. Coaches and athletes can view, compare, and save the detailed performance of each athlete throughout a sports season. Only Protraining 2 & 3 range are able to interact with that application and the device, running on iOS, must have iOS 8 minimum. Only Prostart Starting systems updates after 1 November 2015 have the ability to be controlled by this application. Please contact quentin.grun@prostart.fr if you want to upgrade your starting system. - Connect to Protraining 2.0 wireless timing system using Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) 4.0 - No Wi-Fi or cellular is required - Your device must support the Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE 4.0) MENU : 1 / CALIBRATION This tool allows to measure distance from one point to another. It is useful to define a sprint length. You must turn on the GPS in your device to use this tool. Save your distances so that they are saved during your session. 2 / 2S TIMING A - Athletes Tab - Create, edit and analyze athlete pages. B - Groups Tab - Create, edit and organized lists of athletes. C - Capture Tab - Measuring the performance of athletes * Click on "No Athlete" to determine the athlete or group to record * Click on the Bluetooth logo to connect your device to Protraining 2.0 wireless timing system * Click on the MANU button to launch a start throughout your starting system. * Click on the bidirectional arrow if one or more athletes are not present in a group. ** Above name = Name of the athlete during measurement or end measurement. ** Under name = Name of the next athlete. *** Landscape mode for better view of the running times. D - Shares Tab - Export in .xls file in order to save and manage better all the measurements. Thank you for your trust !

Screenshots

Random Gate2 screens
PROSTART3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: PROSTART at Free against Random Gate's $0.99. PROSTART also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.8) and update cadence (every 5 months vs every 30 months). Random Gate's advantage is ratings volume (13 vs 3). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model 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

PROSTART is free to download; Random Gate costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PROSTART holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 13 and 3 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Random Gate ships an update every 30 months, PROSTART every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Random Gate versus PROSTART: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRandom GatePROSTART
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating3.8 (13 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews68.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings13 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 30 monthsEvery 5 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS8.08.0
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKurt BagbyPROSTART

Customer experience

Random Gate

All ratings13 ratings
Positive61.5%
Neutral15.4%
Negative23.1%
Written reviews32 reviews
Positive68.8%
Neutral3.1%
Negative28.1%

PROSTART

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Random Gate

No in-app purchases

None

PROSTART

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Random Gate free?
Random Gate costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is PROSTART free?
PROSTART is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Random Gate or PROSTART?
PROSTART is rated higher. Random Gate averages 3.8 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while PROSTART averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do Random Gate or PROSTART have ads?
Neither Random Gate nor PROSTART shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Random Gate or PROSTART?
Random Gate ships an update every 30 months, and PROSTART every 5 months. Most recently, Random Gate was updated on October 10, 2026 and PROSTART on October 1, 2026.

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