Random Gate vs BMX Gate Reaction Time
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Random gate start cadence simulation
- Random delay generation
- Built-in timer
- Auto-repeat functionality
- Solo practice mode
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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.
BMX Gate Reaction Time
Measure your BMX gate start reaction speed. This app simulates the starting cadence and gate drop with lights and sounds. Tap the screen when the lights illuminate to record your reaction time and track your progress on the leaderboard.
- Simulated BMX starting cadence
- Gate drop lights and sound cues
- Precise reaction time measurement
- All-time best starts leaderboard
- Brain training and warm-up tool
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Test your BMX gate start reaction time! This app plays the familiar BMX starting cadence, followed by the lights and beeps indicating a dropping gate. Tap the screen as soon as the lights turn on and see how quick your reaction time is. This is a great tool to keep your brain sharp during the offseason or for getting warmed up before a race! Use the leaderboard to track your all-time best starts and challenge yourself to improve.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: BMX Gate Reaction Time at 4.7 against Random Gate's 3.8. BMX Gate Reaction Time also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 30 months) and review sentiment (100% vs 71%). Random Gate's advantage is chart position (#100 vs unranked) and ratings volume (13 vs 3). On ads, 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
Random Gate costs $0.99 and BMX Gate Reaction Time $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
BMX Gate Reaction Time holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 13 and 3 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 71% of Random Gate's written reviews are positive against 100% of BMX Gate Reaction Time's.
Random Gate ships an update every 30 months, BMX Gate Reaction Time daily. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Random Gate | BMX Gate Reaction Time |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 — better | $1.99 |
| Rating | 3.8 (13 ratings) | 4.7 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 70.6% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 13 — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Every 30 months | Daily — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #100 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 66 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Kurt Bagby | Brad Walker |
Customer experience
Random Gate
BMX Gate Reaction Time
In-app purchases
Random Gate
No in-app purchases
BMX Gate Reaction Time
No in-app purchases
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