Comparison

Sprint Start Trainer vs Sprint Starter

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

Sprint Starter

Features
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Take your starting block acceleration to the next level! Sprint Starter is the premier race starter simulator and reaction timer built for track and field sprinters, hurdlers, swimmers, and competitive athletes. Train against realistic starter cadences with customizable hold delays between "Set" and the gun to sharpen your reaction speed and eliminate false starts. KEY FEATURES: • Authentic Race Sequence: High-fidelity voice commands for "On your marks", "Set", followed by an explosive starting pistol gunshot. • Randomized Hold Delay: Variable timing between "Set" and the gun prevents anticipation and forces genuine auditory reflex reaction. • False Start Detection: Instant feedback for early taps and standard sub-100ms false start disqualification tracking. • Millisecond Precision: Accurate reaction time measurement to 0.001s with detailed session logs and trend analysis. • Voice Engine Customization: Adjust speech rate, pitch, and choose between English, Italian, German, French, and Spanish commands. • Historical Performance: Review your personal bests, average reaction times, and reaction consistency over time. Step onto the blocks, listen for the gun, and blast out of the blocks with Sprint Starter!

Screenshots

Sprint Start Trainer3 screens
Sprint Starter4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Sprint Starter at none against Sprint Start Trainer's shown. On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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 and Sprint Starter sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Sprint Start Trainer versus Sprint Starter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSprint Start TrainerSprint Starter
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (15 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews90.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings15 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS18.0 — better18.2
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKoki OsadaOmar Battan

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Sprint Start Trainer

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$4.99
1 purchases

Sprint Starter

One-time1
  • Sprint Starter PRO$3.99

Questions

Is Sprint Start Trainer free?
Sprint Start Trainer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Sprint Starter free?
Sprint Starter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Sprint Start Trainer or Sprint Starter have ads?
Sprint Start Trainer shows ads; Sprint Starter does not.

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