# Random Gate vs SMX Live Timing and Scoring

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Random Gate at 71% against SMX Live Timing and Scoring's 8%. Random Gate also leads on rating (3.8 vs 2.9) and chart position (#94 vs unranked). SMX Live Timing and Scoring's advantage is price (Free vs $0.99) and update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 30 months). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Random Gate holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 2.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 13 and 7 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 71% of Random Gate's written reviews are positive against 8% of SMX Live Timing and Scoring's.

Random Gate ships an update every 30 months, SMX Live Timing and Scoring every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Random Gate | SMX Live Timing and Scoring |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[3.8 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/random-gate/id426108998/reviews)** | [2.9 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smx-live-timing-and-scoring/id6590636204/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **13** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | **70.6% of reviews** | 8.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 30 months | **Every 4 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Best chart rank | **#94** | — |
| Size | 1 MB | 46 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kurt Bagby](https://appshunter.io/developer/426109001) | [Feld Entertainment, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1123067227) |

## What reviewers say

### Random Gate

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/random-gate/id426108998)

**Currently charting:** #94 Top Paid · Sports (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### SMX Live Timing and Scoring

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smx-live-timing-and-scoring/id6590636204)

Follow SuperMotocross, AMA Supercross, and Pro Motocross Championship races with live timing, results, schedules, and rider information. Listen to official podcasts and get the latest news, all designed for race fans with offline capabilities and push notifications.

**Highlights:** Live race timing and leaderboard updates, Event schedules and results, Series standings tracking, Official podcast playback, Latest news and announcements, Rider profiles and performance data, Offline functionality with smart caching

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Random Gate free?

Random Gate costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is SMX Live Timing and Scoring free?

SMX Live Timing and Scoring is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Random Gate or SMX Live Timing and Scoring?

Random Gate is rated higher. Random Gate averages 3.8 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while SMX Live Timing and Scoring averages 2.9 from 7 ratings.

### Do Random Gate or SMX Live Timing and Scoring have ads?

Neither Random Gate nor SMX Live Timing and Scoring shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Random Gate or SMX Live Timing and Scoring?

Random Gate ships an update every 30 months, and SMX Live Timing and Scoring every 4 weeks. Most recently, Random Gate was updated on October 29, 2026 and SMX Live Timing and Scoring on October 25, 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.*