Comparison

Back Yard Ultra Race Director vs Survey GH

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

Head to head
About

Back Yard Ultra Race Director

This race timer and lap management tool allows organizers to track up to 100 participants in real-time. It features customizable runner statuses, lap timers, alerts, and a dynamic leaderboard for various events.

Highlights
  • Live lap tracking
  • Custom runner management (up to 100)
  • Multiple runner statuses (DNS, RUN, WIN, etc.)
  • Smart button behavior for lap marking
  • Countdown race clock with sound cues
  • Dynamic leaderboard display
  • Pause and adjust race mode
  • Auto save and recovery
Features
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Back Yard Ultra Race Director helps organizers manage backyard ultras and other lap-based running events from an iPhone or iPad. Previously known as Sir Ricks-a-Lap, this is the same app with expanded race management and live sharing. RACE TIMING Set a past or future start time, choose the lap duration, and follow the race clock, current lap, and total race duration. Whistles, an airhorn, and cowbell alerts help keep your event on schedule, with manual sound controls and a Silence This Lap option. RUNNER MANAGEMENT Add runners manually or import a CSV roster. Record lap completions, undo a tap, update runner statuses, and view lap times and average pace. Export runner data to CSV. SAVE AND RESTORE RACES Create separate race records and restore previously saved events. Race settings, runners, lap history, and timing information are saved automatically, with timestamp-based recovery after reopening the app. LIVE WEB LEADERBOARD Share each race through its permanent webpage URL or scannable QR code. Spectators can follow runner results, race duration, and the current lap. Copy the link, open the webpage, or display and share a full-screen QR image. An internet connection is required for web publishing and live updates. EVENT DISPLAYS View the leaderboard in the app and use the existing external-display support for a larger race display. Support: https://active-media.com/sirricksalap

About

Survey GH

Features
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Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Survey GH is the ultimate professional surveying application designed specifically for surveyors and field professionals in Ghana and beyond. Transform your smartphone into a powerful surveying tool with advanced GPS technology and comprehensive coordinate system support. Free for 30 days. After your trial ends, a paid subscription is required to continue using the app.

Screenshots

Back Yard Ultra Race Director4 screens
Survey GH4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Survey GH at Free against Back Yard Ultra Race Director's $9.99. Survey GH also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 weeks) and iOS requirement (16.4 vs 18.0). On ads, in-app purchases 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

Survey GH is free to download; Back Yard Ultra Race Director costs $9.99 up front. Back Yard Ultra Race Director sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Survey GH sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Back Yard Ultra Race Director ships an update every 2 weeks, Survey GH every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences ยท 4 level
Back Yard Ultra Race Director versus Survey GH: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBack Yard Ultra Race DirectorSurvey GH
Price$9.99Free โ€” better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 5 days โ€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationPaidโ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.016.4 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size65 MB82 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperMark NeisserRoberts Junior Annan

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Back Yard Ultra Race Director

One-time1
  • Unlock Pro$9.99
2 purchases

Survey GH

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Premium1 Month trial$0.991 Month
  • Yearly Premium1 Month trial$9.991 Year

Questions

Is Back Yard Ultra Race Director free?
Back Yard Ultra Race Director costs $9.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Survey GH free?
Survey GH is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Back Yard Ultra Race Director or Survey GH have ads?
Neither Back Yard Ultra Race Director nor Survey GH shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Back Yard Ultra Race Director or Survey GH?
Back Yard Ultra Race Director ships an update every 2 weeks, and Survey GH every 5 days. Most recently, Back Yard Ultra Race Director was updated on October 30, 2026 and Survey GH on October 1, 2026.

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