Comparison

Simple Sprint Timer 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

Simple Sprint Timer

Features
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I originally built this app for my wife, and wanted to share it in case anyone else finds it useful. It's still in very early beta — expect rough edges, and feel free to reach out with feedback. I've released the source code for free on GitHub in case anyone wants to tinker with it: https://github.com/jasonnmark/SprintTimer

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

Simple Sprint Timer3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Sprint Timer Starter at 13.0 against Simple Sprint Timer's 26.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Simple Sprint Timer versus Sprint Timer Starter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSimple Sprint TimerSprint Timer Starter
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyWeekly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch
Requires iOS26.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB0 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperJason MarkJames Ryan Diega

In-app purchases

None

Simple Sprint Timer

No in-app purchases

None

Sprint Timer Starter

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Simple Sprint Timer free?
Simple Sprint Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Sprint Timer Starter free?
Sprint Timer Starter is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Simple Sprint Timer or Sprint Timer Starter have ads?
Neither Simple Sprint Timer nor Sprint Timer Starter shows ads.

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