Comparison

SprintStart vs SetGo Timer

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

Head to head
About

SprintStart

This app helps athletes train their sprint and race starts. It uses your iPhone and Apple Watch to initiate starting sequences, record reaction times with device sensors, and sync data via iCloud. Track and share your performance with detailed analytics.

Highlights
  • Initiate starting sequences via app, Siri, or Apple Watch
  • Measure reaction time using device accelerometers
  • Record, sync, and share training sessions
  • Customizable intervals and starting tones
  • Export reaction times and heart rate data
  • Visualize reaction times with charts
Features
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SprintStart for Sprint Block Performance is the leading tool for your sprint and race start training. Using our sprinting start optimized app, your iPhone and Apple Watch can call the starting sequence and start your race. Record, sync, and share your start training sessions. WIth our reaction time measurement, your response to the starting sound helps you track your performance out of the blocks and off the line. Using your device's acceleration sensors, your reaction time is recorded and displayed, and synchronized via iCloud to all your devices using SprintStart. Trigger a start from the app, from Siri, a shortcut, and your Apple Watch Ultra's Action button. SprintStart - Designed and built by a USATF Level 1 Coach and Masters-level sprint competitor, SprintStart has been track-tested from block, 3-point, and standing starts. You cannot get more convenient, or useful, than SprintStart. See you at the blocks! Features: - Clear voice calling of the starting sequence. - Customized intervals between start commands to model the race environment. - Start from the "bang" or a clear starting tone as your "go" sound. - Uses your device's accelerometer to detect reaction time to the "go" command - and adjustable sensitivity helps ensure you get accurate reaction measurements no matter which device or how you might be carrying or wearing it. - Optionally, display your reaction time at end of each start - your reaction time is always saved. - Export reaction times, dates, and heart rate (available on Apple Watch app) as a CSV to track your training performance over time. - Chart your reaction times for your sprint session right on your device - iPhone or Watch! - Synchronizes start & reaction information via iCloud, accessible on all your devices using SprintStart. - Apple Watch app uses haptic taps along with the voice commands. - Works GREAT with AirPods (especially the Watch app) - eliminate distractions and focus on your training!

About

SetGo Timer

Features
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Your training. Your rules. SetGo Timer is a fully customizable interval timer built for athletes who take their workouts seriously. Whether you train HIIT, Tabata, boxing rounds, circuit training, or any other interval-based workout, SetGo Timer adapts to your routine. Configure every detail: exercises, sets, work and rest durations, optional prepare and cool down phases. Save your timers, mark favorites, and get started in seconds. Voice-Guided Workouts Stay focused on your training, not your screen. SetGo Timer announces every phase transition, countdown, and exercise change with clear voice announcements. Choose between two voices. Announcements are in English and work offline because they ship with the app. Apple Watch App SetGo Timer includes a full standalone Apple Watch app. Your timers sync automatically from iPhone to Watch. Start your workout directly from your wrist, no iPhone required. The Watch app runs its own timer engine with live phase display, countdown rings, and haptic feedback on every transition. While a workout runs on the Watch, the iPhone shows it live, speaks the announcements and can pause, skip and stop it. Start on the iPhone and the paired Watch takes over the workout. Completed workouts land in the history on your iPhone automatically. Live Heart Rate & Apple Health Track your heart rate in real time during workouts on Apple Watch. SetGo Timer saves completed sessions to Apple Health, including duration, calories burned, and average heart rate. Review your workout history with detailed stats for every session. Workout History & Stats Every completed workout is saved with full details: date, duration, exercises completed, heart rate, and calories. A weekly goal with a streak keeps you on track and shows your training consistency at a glance. Haptic Feedback Feel every phase change through haptic feedback on both iPhone and Apple Watch. Never miss a transition, even with headphones off. Focused Design SetGo Timer uses a clean interface designed to minimize distractions during training, in dark, light or your system appearance. Color-coded phases (yellow for prepare, green for work, blue for rest, purple for cool down) let you see your current phase instantly. Features at a Glance Fully customizable interval timers HIIT, Tabata, boxing, circuit training and more Voice announcements in English with two voices Standalone Apple Watch app with auto-sync Live view and control of Watch workouts on iPhone Live heart rate monitoring Apple Health integration Workout history with a weekly goal and streak Haptic feedback on iPhone and Watch Color-coded training phases Screen stays on during workouts Accessibility support (VoiceOver, font scaling) One timer is included for free. Unlock unlimited timers with a single purchase.

Screenshots

SprintStart4 screens
SetGo Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: SetGo Timer at Free against SprintStart's $2.99. SetGo Timer also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 4 months) and iOS requirement (17.6 vs 26.0). SprintStart's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

SetGo Timer is free to download; SprintStart costs $2.99 up front. SetGo Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. SprintStart asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SprintStart ships an update every 4 months, SetGo Timer daily. The most recent releases landed on September 7, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences ยท 4 level
SprintStart versus SetGo Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSprintStartSetGo Timer
Price$2.99Free โ€” better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviewsโ€”
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsDaily โ€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo โ€” betterYes
MonetizationPaidโ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch โ€” betteriPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS26.017.6 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size3 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerwarmwinds softwareMidnite Compile GmbH

In-app purchases

None

SprintStart

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

SetGo Timer

One-time1
  • Unlimited Timers$1.99

Questions

Is SprintStart free?
SprintStart costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is SetGo Timer free?
SetGo Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SprintStart or SetGo Timer have ads?
Neither SprintStart nor SetGo Timer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SprintStart or SetGo Timer?
SprintStart ships an update every 4 months, and SetGo Timer daily. Most recently, SprintStart was updated on September 7, 2026 and SetGo Timer on September 21, 2026.

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