Comparison

Sprint Timer Starter vs SprintBase

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

Head to head
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

About

SprintBase

Analyze your sprinting technique with AI-powered video analysis. Get detailed biomechanical feedback, personalized coaching cues, and training plans to improve your speed and performance. Track your progress and see your sprint times drop.

Highlights
  • AI-powered video analysis
  • Biomechanical breakdown
  • Personalized coaching cues
  • AI Sprint Coach chatbot
  • Athlete profile customization
  • Progress tracking
  • Reaction time tools
Features
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SprintBase is the app built for athletes who are serious about getting faster. Whether you're a high school sprinter, a weekend competitor, or an athlete of any other sport - SprintBase gives you professional-level feedback with convenience - and without the professional-level price tag. HOW IT WORKS Film yourself sprinting from a side-view angle. SprintBase analyses your video frame-by-frame, grading your acceleration mechanics, top-speed posture, stride rate, ground contact, and more. You get a score, a breakdown of your strengths and weaknesses, and exact coaching cues to fix what's holding you back. Then take it further with the AI Sprint Coach - ask follow-up questions, get a personalised training plan, and dig into the details of every metric. - WHAT YOU GET - • Sprint Video Analysis - Upload a clip and get a full biomechanical breakdown in seconds. Scored across acceleration and top-speed phases. • AI Sprint Coach - Chat with a Gemini-powered coach that knows your analysis results. Ask anything: technique, training plans, warm-up routines, race prep. • Athlete Hub - Your central home for progress, stats, achievements, and everything SprintBase in one place. • Athlete Profile - Set your height, weight, and position so every analysis and coaching response is tailored to you. • Achievements - Hit milestones and earn badges as you train and improve. • Reaction Time Leaderboard - Compete against other athletes and see where you rank. • Daily Tip - A fresh coaching tip every day to keep your training sharp. • Dark Mode and Bubblegum Mode - Looks great in any lighting condition, including outdoors. • Track Progress - Track your progress and watch sprint times drop across all your events. • Reaction Time Trainer and other Tools - Several tools made for sprinters. Your all-in-one sprinting app! SprintBase offers a free tier with 1 sprint analysis per day. Upgrade to Premium for unlimited AI coaching and 10 analyses per day. 7-day free trial available. - BUILT FOR REAL ATHLETES - SprintBase was built for coaches and athletes who know that small technical improvements compound into big results. The AI is trained to give you the same cues a track coach would without the vague advice. Start your first analysis today. Terms Of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/sprintbasehelp/privacy-policy?authuser=0

Screenshots

SprintBase4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Sprint Timer Starter at 5.0 against SprintBase's 3.8. Sprint Timer Starter also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and review sentiment (100% vs 78%). SprintBase's advantage is ratings volume (6 vs 1). On price, ads 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. SprintBase sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Sprint Timer Starter asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Sprint Timer Starter holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SprintBase has 6 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Sprint Timer Starter's written reviews are positive against 78% of SprintBase's.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Sprint Timer Starter versus SprintBase: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSprint Timer StarterSprintBase
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better3.8 (6 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better77.8% of reviews
Number of ratings16 — better
Update frequency—Every 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size0 MB51 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJames Ryan DiegaSusana Trillo

Customer experience

Sprint Timer Starter

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

SprintBase

All ratings6 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive77.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative22.2%

In-app purchases

None

Sprint Timer Starter

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

SprintBase

Subscriptions2
  • SprintBase Monthly7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • SprintBase Annual$44.991 Year

Questions

Is Sprint Timer Starter free?
Sprint Timer Starter is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SprintBase free?
SprintBase is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Sprint Timer Starter or SprintBase?
Sprint Timer Starter is rated higher. Sprint Timer Starter averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while SprintBase averages 3.8 from 6 ratings.
Do Sprint Timer Starter or SprintBase have ads?
Neither Sprint Timer Starter nor SprintBase shows ads.

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