Comparison

StartLights vs Driver Reaction Timer

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

Head to head
About

StartLights

Stay connected to every Formula racing Grand Prix weekend with schedules, live results, standings, news, and driver profiles. Offers a modern design with widgets, reminders, and an F1-style reaction game. Supports offline access and prioritizes user privacy.

Highlights
  • 2026 Formula 1 Calendar
  • Live Standings & Results
  • Driver & Team Profiles
  • Formula News Updates
  • Smart Session Alerts
  • Offline Schedule Access
  • F1 Reaction Game
Features
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Everything you need for the Formula 1 season in one place. Follow every race weekend, check session times in your local timezone, track the championship, explore iconic drivers and historic cars, and stay up to date without jumping between multiple apps. What you get: · Full 2026 calendar with every session · Countdown to the next race and session · Driver and constructor standings · Circuit maps, track records, past winners, and detailed track information · Driver and team profiles with stats, bios, and facts · Latest F1 news and videos · Smart session reminders · Race start reaction game · Spoiler protection · Offline access · No personal data collected Go Premium: · Legends — explore iconic Formula 1 drivers and legendary cars from across F1 history · Home Screen, Lock Screen, and desktop widgets · Season Grid — every driver, every race, every finishing position · Historical standings and past race results · Race weekend weather forecasts · Team color themes — personalize the app with your favorite team · Custom notification timing and session selection Built for fans, by a fan. Disclaimer: StartLights is an unofficial project and is not associated in any way with the Formula 1 companies. F1, FORMULA ONE, FORMULA 1, FIA FORMULA ONE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP, GRAND PRIX and related marks are trade marks of Formula One Licensing B.V. Terms of Use: Apple Standard EULA https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/startlights-privacypolicy/

About

Driver Reaction Timer

Features
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Train like a real driver and test your reaction time! Do you have what it takes to react instantly to start lights? With Driver Reaction Timer, challenge your reflexes just like real racing drivers — from the moment the lights go out, every millisecond counts. This game simulates a realistic race start sequence with a visual light system. Tap the screen as soon as the lights turn off, and see how fast you are! Whether you're just curious or want to improve your mental response time, this app is both fun and addictive. How it works: - Watch the start lights turn on one by one… - Wait for them to go out. - Tap as quickly as possible when the lights disappear. - Your reaction time is instantly displayed — try to beat your record! Features: - Simple and intuitive gameplay - Realistic race start sequence - Instant reaction time feedback - Great for racing fans, athletes, gamers, and reflex training Why use this app? Whether you're a casual gamer, a racing enthusiast, or someone who just wants to train their brain, Driver Reaction Timer is a quick and fun way to test and improve your reflexes. Share your times with friends and challenge them to beat you! Perfect for: - Motorsport fans - Gamers who want better reflexes - Anyone preparing for reaction-based challenges - People curious about their reaction speed Download now and see if you can match the reflexes of real drivers!

Screenshots

StartLights4 screens
Driver Reaction Timer3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Driver Reaction Timer at none against StartLights's 3. Driver Reaction Timer also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.5). StartLights's advantage is update cadence (every 11 days vs every 4 months). On price, ads 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. StartLights sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Driver Reaction Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

StartLights ships an update every 11 days, Driver Reaction Timer every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
StartLights versus Driver Reaction Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStartLightsDriver Reaction Timer
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 11 days — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS17.513.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size263 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperStefan PetrovicHugo De Beys

In-app purchases

3 purchases

StartLights

Subscriptions2
  • Premium-Monthly7 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Premium-Yearly7 Days trial$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$19.99
None

Driver Reaction Timer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is StartLights free?
StartLights is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Driver Reaction Timer free?
Driver Reaction Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do StartLights or Driver Reaction Timer have ads?
Neither StartLights nor Driver Reaction Timer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, StartLights or Driver Reaction Timer?
StartLights ships an update every 11 days, and Driver Reaction Timer every 4 months. Most recently, StartLights was updated on October 15, 2026 and Driver Reaction Timer on October 9, 2026.

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