Comparison

SoloSprint vs Sprint Timer Starter

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

Sprint Timer Starter

This application assists sprinters in achieving their target times by providing a starting sound. It is designed for runners who need a reliable way to pace themselves during training.

Highlights
  • Target time assistance
  • Starting sound cue
  • Pacing for sprinters
  • Simple interface
Features
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This app allows sprinter to run specified target times with the assistance of a starting sound

Screenshots

SoloSprint4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Sprint Timer Starter at none against SoloSprint's 1. Sprint Timer Starter also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, rating, ratings volume 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. SoloSprint sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Sprint Timer Starter asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for SoloSprint against 5.0 for Sprint Timer Starter. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
SoloSprint versus Sprint Timer Starter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSoloSprintSprint Timer Starter
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings2 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS15.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB0 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMaxwell IsleyJames Ryan Diega

Customer experience

SoloSprint

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

Sprint Timer Starter

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

SoloSprint

One-time1
  • Unlimited Sprints$2.99
None

Sprint Timer Starter

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SoloSprint free?
SoloSprint is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Sprint Timer Starter free?
Sprint Timer Starter is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, SoloSprint or Sprint Timer Starter?
SoloSprint and Sprint Timer Starter are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do SoloSprint or Sprint Timer Starter have ads?
Neither SoloSprint nor Sprint Timer Starter shows ads.

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