Comparison

Sprint Start Trainer vs Start Practice ~Track&Field~

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

Head to head
About

Sprint Start Trainer

This app provides tools for solo athletic training, offering customizable interval settings for voice cues like "on your marks," "set," and a pistol sound. It features random timing starts with detailed configuration options to simulate various race scenarios.

Highlights
  • Customizable interval settings
  • Voice cues (on your marks, set, pistol)
  • Random timing start
  • Detailed timing configuration
  • Simulates various race scenarios
Features
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Practice track sprint and swimming starts with just one phone. Starter Kit is a start-training app for sprinters, swimmers, and coaches. It does more than play start signals: it lets you measure reaction time on video and review start technique. In Timing and Random modes, each video frame displays the time relative to the moment the start sound plays, with that moment set to zero. Read the displayed time on the frame where the athlete first moves to measure reaction time, then review technique in the same video. With fixed or randomized signal intervals, you can practice track block starts and swimming dive starts on your own or with a team. WHO IS IT FOR? • 100 m and 200 m sprinters • Track athletes who want to practice block starts • Swimmers who want to practice dive starts and improve their response to the start signal • Track-and-field coaches and swimming coaches running start drills • Athletes who want to improve reaction time and start technique KEY FEATURES ■ Video reaction-time measurement and technique review In Timing and Random modes, Starter Kit adds a timer to every video frame, using the start signal as zero. Read the value displayed on the frame showing the athlete's first visible movement to measure reaction time and review start technique. Videos can be saved to Photos, and recording can continue for up to 90 seconds after the start sound finishes. With up to 90 seconds of recording, you can also use the on-video timer to measure an accurate start-to-finish time. ■ Three start signal sounds Choose a pistol sound, swimming start beep, or electronic start sound to match your sport or training session. The swimming beep makes Starter Kit useful for swimming start practice as well as track sprint starts. ■ Timing mode: fixed intervals Set the timing between “On your marks,” “Set,” and the start signal. Repeat the same start sequence for individual or team practice. ■ Random mode: randomized intervals Randomize the intervals between “On your marks,” “Set,” and the start signal. The timing varies within your chosen range so athletes can practice reacting without anticipating the signal. ■ Manual mode: individual cues Play “On your marks,” “Set,” and the start signal separately. Use it for coach-led or group drills, or play the swimming start beep on its own at the pool. ■ Automatic repeat starts In Timing and Random modes, run start sequences repeatedly at an adjustable interval for efficient practice sets. Starter Kit turns your phone into a portable start-training tool for the track or poolside—no dedicated starting system required. Automatic repeat starts and custom recording durations require an upgrade.

About

Start Practice ~Track&Field~

This application helps athletes practice sprint starts with customizable sound prompts for "On Your Marks," "Set," and "Start." It offers various timing patterns, including random intervals, and features a flash start synchronized with the audio. Dark mode ensures visibility in bright outdoor conditions.

Highlights
  • Customizable sound prompts
  • 3 pattern switching
  • Random timing
  • Flash start synchronization
  • Dark mode support
Features
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This app is specifically designed for sprint start practice. You can freely set the timing of the "On Your Marks," "Set," and "Start" sound prompts, allowing you to practice starts that feel just like a real race. [Features] - 3 Pattern Switching: Choose the appropriate timing based on your practice. - Random Timing: Recreate the feeling of a real race with a random timing range of ± seconds. - Flash Start: The device's flash lights up in sync with the start sound. - Dark Mode Support: Easy to read even outdoors. Improve your start and improve your reaction time in the real race.

Screenshots

Sprint Start Trainer3 screens
Start Practice ~Track&Field~3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Start Practice ~Track&Field~ at none against Sprint Start Trainer's 1. Start Practice ~Track&Field~ also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks). Sprint Start Trainer's advantage is rating (4.9 vs 4.4). 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. Sprint Start Trainer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Start Practice ~Track&Field~ asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Sprint Start Trainer holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 16 and 18 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 90% of Sprint Start Trainer's written reviews are positive against 100% of Start Practice ~Track&Field~'s, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sprint Start Trainer ships an update every 3 weeks, Start Practice ~Track&Field~ every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Sprint Start Trainer versus Start Practice ~Track&Field~: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSprint Start TrainerStart Practice ~Track&Field~
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (16 ratings) — better4.4 (18 ratings)
Positive reviews90.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1618 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 5 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS18.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKoki OsadaTakahiko Inada

Customer experience

Sprint Start Trainer

All ratings15 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive90.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative0.0%

Start Practice ~Track&Field~

All ratings8 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral12.5%
Negative12.5%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Sprint Start Trainer

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$4.99
None

Start Practice ~Track&Field~

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Sprint Start Trainer free?
Sprint Start Trainer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Start Practice ~Track&Field~ free?
Start Practice ~Track&Field~ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Sprint Start Trainer or Start Practice ~Track&Field~?
Sprint Start Trainer is rated higher. Sprint Start Trainer averages 4.9 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while Start Practice ~Track&Field~ averages 4.4 from 18 ratings.
Do Sprint Start Trainer or Start Practice ~Track&Field~ have ads?
Sprint Start Trainer shows ads; Start Practice ~Track&Field~ does not.
Which is updated more often, Sprint Start Trainer or Start Practice ~Track&Field~?
Sprint Start Trainer ships an update every 3 weeks, and Start Practice ~Track&Field~ every 5 days. Most recently, Sprint Start Trainer was updated on November 4, 2026 and Start Practice ~Track&Field~ on October 30, 2026.

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