Comparison

Sprint Start Recorder vs SprintLens

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

Head to head
About

Sprint Start Recorder

This tool helps track sprint start cues, video, and timing for track and field athletes. It simulates realistic race day sequences with adjustable intervals and records clear videos with embedded stopwatch overlays for reaction time analysis.

Highlights
  • Realistic start cues with gunshot sound
  • Adjustable cue intervals
  • Auto-zoom video recording
  • Clear video quality for form review
  • Embedded stopwatch timer for reaction time
  • Simulates 'On Your Marks, Set, Bang!'
Features
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The Ultimate Sprint Start Training Tool! Sprint Start Recorder is designed for serious track and field athletes who want to improve their 100m sprint start and reaction time with timed cues, video recording, and stopwatch overlays. This app is available for free. ■ Realistic Start Cues with Loud Gunshot Train like a race day with the sequence: "On Your Marks" → "Set" → Bang! (gunshot) You can freely adjust the interval between each cue to match your training style. ■ Auto-Zoom Camera with Clear Start Videos Capture every moment of your sprint with auto-zoom video recording. Recordings are crystal clear, perfect for reviewing form and reaction. ■ Stopwatch Overlay for Accurate Measurement A stopwatch timer is automatically embedded in your videos for precise reaction time analysis. No extra tools needed — just hit record and run. Recommended For: Track athletes training for the 100m sprint Coaches or athletes looking for recorded start drills with timers Anyone who wants to simulate “On Your Marks → Set → Bang!” in solo practice

About

SprintLens

This app uses two smartphones to provide accurate photo finish timing for sports like track and field and swimming. It records high-frame-rate video at the finish line, allowing for frame-by-frame review to determine precise race times without specialized equipment.

Highlights
  • Two-smartphone timing setup
  • Start signal synchronization
  • High-frame-rate finish video
  • Frame-by-frame finish review
  • Accurate race time measurement
  • No dedicated equipment needed
Features
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SprintLens is a photo finish timing app designed to measure times with high accuracy using just two smartphones. It is ideal for track and field, swimming, and other timed sports. Perfect for team managers, coaches, and club advisors! As a runner myself, I created this app from the perspective of athletes and team managers who want precise and flexible timing tools. Place one smartphone at the start and another at the finish. SprintLens combines the start signal with high-frame-rate video recorded at the finish, allowing you to review the exact finish moment frame by frame. It is designed to make timing more accurate and easier to understand in situations where stopping a manual stopwatch is not enough, such as sprints, swimming races, time trials, practice sessions, and school club activities. 【Key Features】 ・Measure times using two smartphones placed at the start and finish ・Timing linked with the start signal ・High-frame-rate video recording at the finish ・Frame-by-frame video review to determine the finish time ・Useful for sprints, 100m races, time trials, club activities, and practice sessions ・Create a timing setup using only smartphones, without dedicated photo finish equipment 【Recommended For】 ・Track and field and swimming practice ・Accurate timing for 100m, 200m, hurdles, and other short-distance events ・Recording practice results for teams and school clubs ・Situations where manual stopwatch timing is difficult ・Reviewing the exact finish moment on video SprintLens is designed to help you check the time from start to finish using video and synchronized timing data. ※Timing accuracy may vary depending on the device, frame rate, network environment, and recording conditions. ※This app is not guaranteed to replace official photo finish timing systems used in sanctioned competitions.

Screenshots

Sprint Start Recorder4 screens
SprintLens2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Sprint Start Recorder at none against SprintLens's 2. Sprint Start Recorder also leads on iOS requirement (17.6 vs 26.0). SprintLens's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (100% vs 86%). On price 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. SprintLens sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Sprint Start Recorder asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sprint Start Recorder ships an update every 2 weeks, SprintLens every 6 days. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Sprint Start Recorder versus SprintLens: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSprint Start RecorderSprintLens
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews85.7% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 6 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17.6 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB79 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYuto NagayamaKoki Osada

Customer experience

Sprint Start Recorder

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive85.7%
Neutral14.3%
Negative0.0%

SprintLens

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Sprint Start Recorder

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

SprintLens

One-time2
  • 6-Hour Room Pass$0.29
  • Lifetime Room Pass$59.99

Questions

Is Sprint Start Recorder free?
Sprint Start Recorder is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SprintLens free?
SprintLens is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Sprint Start Recorder or SprintLens have ads?
Sprint Start Recorder shows ads; SprintLens does not.
Which is updated more often, Sprint Start Recorder or SprintLens?
Sprint Start Recorder ships an update every 2 weeks, and SprintLens every 6 days. Most recently, Sprint Start Recorder was updated on November 5, 2026 and SprintLens on November 5, 2026.

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