Comparison

Accel Timer vs Race Timer

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

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About

Accel Timer

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Accel Timer is a GPS performance timing app built for drivers, riders and anyone who wants clear, repeatable run data. Measure acceleration and distance runs with live speed, G-force telemetry, countdown starts and GPS-based timing. Choose between automatic movement detection, custom speed ranges or countdown starts, then review your best results in a clean history view. Use the live map to follow your route, switch between map styles, and record your runs with the optional camera mode. Share polished summary cards showing your time, distance, speed and altitude difference. Perfect for 0–100 km/h, 0–60 mph, 400 m, 1/4 mile, custom speed ranges, cycling sprints and running distance tests. Key features: • GPS speedometer with analog gauge styles • Real-time G-force telemetry • 0–100 km/h, 0–60 mph and custom speed timing • Distance runs from 100 m to 5 km • Countdown, movement or speed-threshold start methods • Live Mapbox route view with map, satellite and hybrid styles • Optional camera preview and run recording mode • Local run history with best results • Clean share cards for posting your runs • Flexible settings for units, timing, sounds, layout and video behavior Accel Timer helps you test, compare and share performance runs without clutter.

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Race Timer

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MEASURE YOUR ACCELERATION. YOUR WAY. SpeedGate turns your iPhone into a GPS acceleration timer for measuring real-world vehicle performance. Set the speed you want to reach — 0–60 mph, 0–100 km/h, or any custom speed — and SpeedGate automatically detects when you start moving and times your run. No manual stopwatch. No need to tap the screen while launching. Just set your gate, start the test and drive. CUSTOM SPEED GATES Choose your own target speed in mph or km/h. Use one gate for a simple acceleration test, or unlock two gates with SpeedGate Pro to measure two targets during the same run. AUTOMATIC LAUNCH DETECTION SpeedGate detects the beginning of your run automatically. Hands-free audio cues help you focus on driving while the app handles the timing. GPS + MOTION SENSOR FUSION SpeedGate combines GPS and iPhone motion sensor data to create a fused speed and acceleration trace. Sensor calibration helps verify bias, noise and device orientation before measuring performance. ANALYZE YOUR RUNS Review your acceleration results, distance, duration, maximum speed and measurement quality. SpeedGate Pro adds detailed telemetry graphs and aggregate performance charts to help you analyze and compare your runs. VEHICLE PROFILES Associate your runs with a vehicle and keep performance results organized. SpeedGate includes one vehicle profile, while Pro lets you create and manage multiple vehicles. START FREE SpeedGate includes: • Live acceleration tests with 1 speed gate • Your 3 most recent runs in History • 1 vehicle profile • Standard detection preset • Full sensor calibration • GPS + IMU sensor fusion • Session log export SPEEDGATE PRO Unlock the complete SpeedGate experience with a one-time purchase: • Live tests with 2 speed gates • Unlimited run history • Multiple vehicle profiles • All detection presets, including Conservative and Sport • Data backup and import • Aggregate performance charts in History • Detailed telemetry graph for every run NO SUBSCRIPTION SpeedGate Pro is a one-time purchase. No recurring subscription. YOUR DATA STAYS ON YOUR DEVICE Speed and acceleration data are processed on your iPhone. Your saved SpeedGate data remains on your device, with export and backup options when you choose to use them. SpeedGate is designed for drivers who want a simple, flexible way to measure and analyze acceleration using the sensors already inside their iPhone. Always drive responsibly and follow local traffic laws. Perform acceleration tests only where it is safe and legal to do so.

Screenshots

Accel Timer4 screens
Race Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Accel Timer at 14.0 against Race Timer's 17.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Accel Timer sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Race Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Accel Timer ships an update every 4 weeks, Race Timer every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 5 level
Accel Timer versus Race Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAccel TimerRace Timer
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS14.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size80 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFlorent PottevinMatteo Del Negro

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Accel Timer

One-time3
  • Unlock full app$0.99
  • Unlock full app + Support developer$1.99
  • Legend Tip$400.00
1 purchases

Race Timer

One-time1
  • SpeedGate Pro$3.99

Questions

Is Accel Timer free?
Accel Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Race Timer free?
Race Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Accel Timer or Race Timer have ads?
Neither Accel Timer nor Race Timer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Accel Timer or Race Timer?
Accel Timer ships an update every 4 weeks, and Race Timer every 2 months. Most recently, Accel Timer was updated on October 14, 2026 and Race Timer on October 5, 2026.

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