Comparison

SoloSprint 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

SoloSprint

This app uses your phone's camera and voice commands to accurately time your sprints. It automatically detects when you cross the finish line, providing precise results and detailed progress tracking for solo training.

Highlights
  • Voice-activated start
  • Automatic camera finish detection
  • Photo finish frame capture
  • Accurate to the hundredth of a second
  • Pre-set sprint distances
  • Progress tracking and personal bests
  • Full sprint history
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Train solo. Time accurately. No crew required. SoloSprint times your sprints automatically. Set your phone at the finish line, say "START," and run. The timer stops itself the moment you cross the line, using your camera to detect the finish. No buttons, no stopwatch, no training partner. HOW IT WORKS 1. Place your phone on the side of the track, facing your lane 2. Drag the red line onto your finish line 3. Tap Ready and walk to your start 4. Say "START" to begin timing, hands-free 5. Sprint through the line and the timer stops automatically FEATURES • Voice start: say "START" and go, no need to touch your phone • Automatic finish detection: the camera spots the moment you cross • Photo finish: see the exact frame you crossed the line • Accurate to the hundredth of a second • 50m, 60m, 100m, 200m and 400m • Progress tracking: trends, personal bests and how far you are from your PB after every sprint • Full sprint history with every run saved • Export to CSV: send your times to your coach (Pro) PERFECT FOR • Sprinters and track athletes training alone • Athletes who want real times without a timing crew • Coaches timing athletes one sprint at a time • Anyone working to get faster SOLOSPRINT PRO Try SoloSprint with 3 free sprints. Upgrade to Pro for unlimited sprints and CSV export. Choose yearly (with a free trial), monthly, or a one-time lifetime purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your Apple Account is charged at confirmation of purchase and at renewal. Manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. PRIVACY No account required. Your sprint history and photos are stored only on your device. We don't collect or track your data. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://stonedoorstudios.com/solosprint/privacy

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

SoloSprint4 screens
Explosive Sprint Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: SoloSprint at 5.0 against Explosive Sprint Timer's 1.0. SoloSprint also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription). Explosive Sprint Timer's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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. SoloSprint sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Explosive Sprint Timer sells 11 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

SoloSprint holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SoloSprint ships an update every 2 months, Explosive Sprint Timer every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
SoloSprint versus Explosive Sprint Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSoloSprintExplosive Sprint Timer
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Number of ratings2 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB99 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMaxwell IsleyExplosive AS

Customer experience

SoloSprint

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Explosive Sprint Timer

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

SoloSprint

One-time1
  • Unlimited Sprints$2.99
11 purchases

Explosive Sprint Timer

Subscriptions11
  • 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 • Monthly7 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 SoloSprint free?
SoloSprint 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, SoloSprint or Explosive Sprint Timer?
SoloSprint is rated higher. SoloSprint averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Explosive Sprint Timer averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do SoloSprint or Explosive Sprint Timer have ads?
Neither SoloSprint nor Explosive Sprint Timer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SoloSprint or Explosive Sprint Timer?
SoloSprint ships an update every 2 months, and Explosive Sprint Timer every 2 weeks. Most recently, SoloSprint was updated on October 19, 2026 and Explosive Sprint Timer on October 8, 2026.

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