Comparison

SprintCap vs Explosive Sprint Timer

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

Head to head
About

SprintCap

This app uses AI to automatically time sprints by analyzing video from your phone placed at the finish line. It offers configurable workouts and audio cues for training sessions. The app captures sprint times, provides a photo finish frame, and saves sprint videos.

Highlights
  • AI-powered sprint timing
  • Configurable workouts
  • Audio commands for training
  • Photo finish frame capture
  • Saved sprint videos
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SprintCap is an app that allows you to time sprints using just your phone. How it works: - Set up your phone on a tripod at the finish line - Configure your workout and start it - Listen for commands, rest intervals - Our AI captures all the times for your sprints Features: - Fully configurable workouts - Audio commands for Ready, Set, Go, Rest - Photo finish frame and saved sprint video https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Explosive Sprint Timer

This app provides frame-accurate sprint timing directly from video, eliminating the need for stopwatches. Analyze performance with professional timer overlays and benchmark results against other athletes worldwide. It's designed for serious performance testing across various sports.

Highlights
  • Frame-accurate sprint timing
  • Professional timer overlay export
  • On-device video processing
  • Benchmark against global athletes
  • Track speed improvements
  • Supports various sprint and shuttle drills
Features
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TRAIN LIKE IT MATTERS. Explosive Sprint Timer is a high-precision sprint timer built for serious performance testing. Measure every sprint test and speed test with frame-by-frame accuracy — directly from video. No stopwatches. No guessing. Just consistent, professional sprint timing. Import a video, select the exact start and finish frames, and generate a clean timer overlay ready to export and share. Then log your result to Explosive Score — and see how you rank against thousands of athletes worldwide. THE SMARTER SPRINT TIMER Explosive Sprint Timer is ideal for: • 40 yard dash timing • Acceleration and flying sprint tests • Shuttle run timing (5-10-5, agility drills) • Soccer speed testing • Football speed test and combine drills • Baseball sprint testing • Basketball speed and conditioning work • Track and field sprint analysis Whether you're training on grass, turf, court, or track, this sprint timer adapts to any sport. HOW IT WORKS 1. Record your sprint using your phone's camera (e.g. 120/240 fps). 2. Import the clip and select precise start and finish frames. 3. Export a professional timer overlay — ready to review or share. 4. Log your result to Explosive Score and track your progress over time. KEY FEATURES • Frame-accurate sprint timing • Precision based on your video frame rate (e.g. ~0.004s per frame at 240 fps) • Professional timer overlay burned into exported videos • Fast workflow: import → select → export • Benchmark your results against thousands of athletes worldwide • Track your development and see improvements over time • Designed for consistent sprint test and speed test results • Share instantly via your device BUILT FOR COACHES, TEAMS AND ATHLETES Use Explosive Sprint Timer to: • Track speed improvements over time • Benchmark results against thousands of athletes globally • Compare sprint test results across sessions and athletes • Analyze acceleration and top speed • Standardize shuttle run timing across sessions • Deliver clear performance feedback PRIVACY-FIRST DESIGN • No accounts required to time sprints • No data collection • All video processing happens on-device Your sprint videos stay on your phone. Result logging to Explosive Score is optional and always in your control. SUBSCRIPTION Explosive Sprint Timer is available via subscription. Payment and subscription management are handled securely through your Apple ID. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

SprintCap3 screens
Explosive Sprint Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: SprintCap at 5.0 against Explosive Sprint Timer's 1.0. SprintCap also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription). Explosive Sprint Timer's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.5). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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. SprintCap sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $3.99 per month and Explosive Sprint Timer sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SprintCap holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SprintCap ships an update fortnightly, Explosive Sprint Timer every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
SprintCap versus Explosive Sprint Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSprintCapExplosive Sprint Timer
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.515.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB92 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperAmrit SubramanianExplosive AS

In-app purchases

1 purchases

SprintCap

Subscriptions1
  • Pro - Monthly$3.991 Month
10 purchases

Explosive Sprint Timer

Subscriptions10
  • Weekly Plan$3.997 Days
  • Try Free • Weekly1 Month trial$3.997 Days
  • Try Free • Weekly3 Days trial$3.997 Days
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  • Try Free • Weekly7 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • Try Free • Monthly1 Month trial$8.991 Month
  • Try Free • Monthly3 Days trial$8.991 Month
  • Try Free • Annual3 Days trial$44.991 Year
  • Annual Plan$49.991 Year
  • Try Free • Annual1 Month trial$49.991 Year
  • Try Free • Annual7 Days trial$49.991 Year

Questions

Is SprintCap free?
SprintCap is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Explosive Sprint Timer free?
Explosive Sprint Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, SprintCap or Explosive Sprint Timer?
SprintCap is rated higher. SprintCap averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Explosive Sprint Timer averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do SprintCap or Explosive Sprint Timer have ads?
Neither SprintCap nor Explosive Sprint Timer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SprintCap or Explosive Sprint Timer?
SprintCap ships an update fortnightly, and Explosive Sprint Timer every 2 weeks. Most recently, SprintCap was updated on October 30, 2026 and Explosive Sprint Timer on October 31, 2026.

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