Comparison

Accel Timer vs CarWidgets

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

Head to head
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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CarWidgets

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CarWidgets turns your iPhone and CarPlay into a beautiful, glanceable car dashboard — and lets you give every drive its own sound. YOUR DASHBOARD, AT A GLANCE • A big, easy-to-read speedometer with live speed, plus average and max. • Range, route and now-playing on one calm, modern screen. • Driving Mode: a full-screen dashboard made for your car mount. • HUD Mode: mirror your speed onto the windshield for a heads-up view. HOME-SCREEN WIDGETS IN SECONDS • Build a car widget for your Home Screen, Lock Screen and StandBy. • Pick a style and accent color, add a photo — done. TRIP SOUNDS WITH CHARACTER • Choose a sound for the moments that matter: connecting to CarPlay, leaving the car, or arriving somewhere. • Create your own sound with AI — just describe it. • Set arrival places (home, work, the gym) and hear your sound when you pull in. MADE FOR YOUR CAR • Save a profile per car — its own look, units and sounds. • Switch between km/h and mph anytime. CARWIDGETS PRO Unlock premium trip sounds, the AI sound creator, HUD windshield mode, unlimited car profiles, extra widget styles (Neon, Photo, Liquid Glass, Transparent) and advanced driving themes. CarWidgets Pro is an auto-renewable subscription. • CarWidgets Pro Annual — €10.99/year, with a 7-day free trial for new subscribers. • Payment is charged to your Apple Account at purchase confirmation. • It renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the period ends. • Manage or cancel anytime in Settings → Apple Account → Subscriptions. Terms of Use: https://alexisoscaretlik-jpg.github.io/carwidgets-site/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://alexisoscaretlik-jpg.github.io/carwidgets-site/privacy.html Note: CarPlay dashboard widgets are subject to Apple's CarPlay widget availability. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://alexisoscaretlik-jpg.github.io/carwidgets-site/privacy.html

Screenshots

Accel Timer4 screens
CarWidgets4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: CarWidgets at every 10 days against Accel Timer's every 4 weeks. Accel Timer's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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 CarWidgets sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Accel Timer ships an update every 4 weeks, CarWidgets every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 16, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 4 level
Accel Timer versus CarWidgets: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAccel TimerCarWidgets
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeksEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS14.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size80 MB99 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFlorent Pottevinoscar etlik

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
3 purchases

CarWidgets

Subscriptions3
  • CarWidgets Pro Weekly$2.997 Days
  • CarWidgets Pro Annual Deal3 Days trial$5.991 Year
  • CarWidgets Pro7 Days trial$9.991 Year

Questions

Is Accel Timer free?
Accel Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CarWidgets free?
CarWidgets is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Accel Timer or CarWidgets have ads?
Neither Accel Timer nor CarWidgets shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Accel Timer or CarWidgets?
Accel Timer ships an update every 4 weeks, and CarWidgets every 10 days. Most recently, Accel Timer was updated on September 16, 2026 and CarWidgets on September 22, 2026.

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