Comparison

Random Gate vs Riders Ready

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
Currently charting
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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

Riders Ready

Features
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**Master Your Gate Start with Riders Ready** Riders Ready is a simple but effective training app for BMX riders who want to perfect their gate start reaction time. Experience the exact same sequence used in official BMX competitions, complete with voice commands, light sequences, and precise timing measurement. **Warning** Please don't use Riders Ready near a real start gate. You may confuse riders and cause accidents. **Realistic Competition Experience** Train with the authentic BMX gate start sequence: • Familiar voice commands: "OK RIDERS RANDOM START" and "RIDERS READY - WATCH THE GATE" • Precise light sequence: Red → Orange → Orange → Green • 632Hz beep tones matching real gate systems • Random delay (100ms-2700ms) according to UCI timing cadence • 2250ms green light tone at the gate drop • Options to customize timing settings and light behavior **Precise Reaction Time Measurement** • Timing starts when the red light activates • Accurate millisecond measurement of your reaction time • Track your progress with detailed results history • See your improvement over time **Complete Training Features** • **Audio Feedback**: Optional voice commands and beep tones for realistic training • **Haptic Feedback**: Feel early taps and successful reactions through your device • **Results History**: View all your reaction times in one place • **Customizable Settings**: Adjust timing, delays, and light behavior to match your training needs • **Cumulative Lights Mode**: Choose whether lights stay on or turn off individually **How It Works** 1. Tap "Random Start" to begin a sequence 2. Listen for voice commands and watch for the red light 3. React as fast as possible 4. View your reaction time and track your progress, previous results are stored in a list 5. Repeat to improve your reaction speed **Train Anywhere, Anytime** No gate needed. No track required. Train your reaction time anywhere with just your iPhone or iPad. Perfect for: • Pre-competition warm-ups • Off-season training • Reaction time drills • Mental preparation **Why Riders Ready?** Riders Ready uses the exact sequence from official BMX competitions. Every timing, beep and pause matches what you'll experience at the gate. Train with confidence knowing you're practicing the real thing. Take your gate start to the next level. Did Riders Ready help you get better, do you have issues with the app or suggestions? Don't hesitate to let me know! Together we can make it better.

Screenshots

Random Gate2 screens
Riders Ready4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Riders Ready at Free against Random Gate's $0.99. Riders Ready also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 30 months). Random Gate's advantage is chart position (#68 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 26.0). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Random Gate ships an update every 30 months, Riders Ready daily. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Random Gate versus Riders Ready: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRandom GateRiders Ready
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating3.8 (13 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews70.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings13 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 30 monthsDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
Best chart rank#68 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS8.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKurt BagbyOlivier Slabbers

In-app purchases

None

Random Gate

No in-app purchases

None

Riders Ready

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Random Gate free?
Random Gate costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Riders Ready free?
Riders Ready is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Random Gate or Riders Ready have ads?
Neither Random Gate nor Riders Ready shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Random Gate or Riders Ready?
Random Gate ships an update every 30 months, and Riders Ready daily. Most recently, Random Gate was updated on October 18, 2026 and Riders Ready on October 5, 2026.

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