Comparison

SprintStart vs Sprinters Speed Training

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

Head to head
About

SprintStart

Train for sprint starts and measure your reaction time. This app provides audio cues and a visual timer to record the interval between the starting signal and your movement.

Highlights
  • Practice sprint starts
  • Test reaction time
  • Audio start commands
  • Visual timer
  • Adjustable command-to-shot delay
Features
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Practice sprint starts and test your reaction time. Tap start, put the iPhone in your pocket or on the starting block. SprintStart will speak the start commands and play a shot. The display will give you the time from the shot to when you start moving. You can change the time from the 'Set' command to the shot.

About

Sprinters Speed Training

Enhance your sprinting performance with tailored exercise programs. Optimize starts, strides, and leg turnover for race day. Features audio guidance, instructional videos, and offline workout options.

Highlights
  • Personalized weekly workouts
  • Audio guidance from digital trainer
  • HD instructional videos
  • Offline workout capability
  • DJ-mixed coaching sessions
  • Multiple speed training programs
Features
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Use this app to get faster! Any sprinter knows that even a fraction of a second can be the difference between losing a race. A sprinter can lose a race for many reasons, but the MOST common reason is they are NOT properly conditioned. This exercise program will give you that edge so that you are ready come race day. This program focuses on getting you in the BEST sprinting shape of your life - helping you optimize your starts off the blocks, full sprinting strides, and leg turnover rate. Your Fitivity app has multiple training programs in it for speed training! Switch between programs that were designed specifically for you! In addition to your weekly workouts, try out Fitivity COACHING! Coaching is a highly engaging exercise experience that combines mixes by DJ's and super motivating trainers to push you through workouts. • Audio guidance from your personal digital trainer • Customized workouts designed for you each week. • For each workout you are provided with HD instructional videos to preview & learn training techniques. • Stream workouts online or do workouts offline. Subscription Details For your convenience, subscription charges will be processed through your iTunes account, ensuring a seamless and secure payment experience. You can manage your subscription at any time, giving you full control over your membership. Should you decide to cancel, simply do so at least 24 hours before the end of your current subscription period to avoid auto-renewal. • Payment is charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. • Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can turn off the auto-renew subscription from your device settings. • Account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current period. • Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. • Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription. To manage your subscription or turn off auto-renewal on your iPhone: 1. Open the Settings app 2. Tap your name or Apple ID 3. Tap Subscriptions 4. Tap the subscription you want to manage 5. Use the options to manage your subscription Privacy Policy and Terms of Use: https://www.loyal.app/privacy-policy

Screenshots

SprintStart1 screens
Sprinters Speed Training4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: SprintStart at 67% against Sprinters Speed Training's 0%. SprintStart also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 11) and ads (none vs shown). Sprinters Speed Training's advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 19 months). On price, ratings volume 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. Sprinters Speed Training sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. SprintStart asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SprintStart holds the better App Store score, 3.3 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 2 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of SprintStart's written reviews are positive against 0% of Sprinters Speed Training's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SprintStart ships an update every 19 months, Sprinters Speed Training every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
SprintStart versus Sprinters Speed Training: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSprintStartSprinters Speed Training
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.3 (3 ratings) — better3.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings3 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 19 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS7.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB101 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSten KaiserLoyal Health & Fitness, Inc.

Customer experience

SprintStart

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews15 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral6.7%
Negative26.7%

Sprinters Speed Training

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

SprintStart

No in-app purchases

11 purchases

Sprinters Speed Training

Subscriptions5
  • Monthly Subscription3 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • Fitivity Premium7 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • ad Free One Month$1.991 Month
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  • Yearly Subscription$5.991 Year
  • Yearly Subscription7 Days trial$9.491 Year
One-time6
  • Entire Program - Increase Sprint Speed Strength$2.99
  • Entire Program - Elite Sports Speed & Footwork$2.99
  • Entire Program - Runner Flexibility$2.99
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  • Entire Program - Football Speed & Agility$2.99
  • Purchase levels of all programs$7.99
  • Lifetime Premium Subscription$299.99

Questions

Is SprintStart free?
SprintStart is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Sprinters Speed Training free?
Sprinters Speed Training is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, SprintStart or Sprinters Speed Training?
SprintStart is rated higher. SprintStart averages 3.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Sprinters Speed Training averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.
Do SprintStart or Sprinters Speed Training have ads?
Sprinters Speed Training shows ads; SprintStart does not.
Which is updated more often, SprintStart or Sprinters Speed Training?
SprintStart ships an update every 19 months, and Sprinters Speed Training every 5 weeks. Most recently, SprintStart was updated on October 6, 2026 and Sprinters Speed Training on October 1, 2026.

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