Comparison

FIRD vs Race Timer

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

Head to head
About

FIRD

Features
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FIRD is a private, on-device inventory and range log for firearm owners who want better maintenance records without sending sensitive data to a cloud service. Track your firearms, round counts, parts, ammunition, suppressors, range sessions, maintenance logs, malfunctions, and exportable history reports in one organized place. Key features: - Firearm inventory with manufacturer, model, caliber, serial number, round count, parts, and cover photo support - Parts-level wear tracking with service-life thresholds and replacement history - Range session logging with automatic round-count propagation to firearms and active parts - Ammunition inventory with caliber/load grouping, quantity tracking, purchase cost history, and low-stock alerts - UPC barcode scanning for faster ammo entry, backed by local seed data - Suppressor tracking with host usage summaries and weight-based cleaning reminders - Maintenance logs for cleaning, repairs, inspections, and part replacements - Malfunction logging with type summaries and optional ammo association - Platform-aware presets for common firearm families - Firearm history PDF export, including redacted export options - Optional Face ID app lock and privacy masking for sensitive details - Local notifications for part wear, cleaning reminders, suppressor weight, and ammo stock thresholds Privacy-first by design: FIRD stores your inventory on your device. There is no account, no backend, no social feed, and no cloud sync. Sensitive exports include redacted options, and the app can mask serial numbers, NFA status, and round counts when privacy mode is active. FIRD is an inventory, maintenance, and recordkeeping tool. It does not sell firearms, ammunition, suppressors, or firearm parts, and it does not facilitate transactions or transfers. All brand names, product names, and trademarks referenced in FIRD are the property of their respective owners. Use of these names is for identification purposes only. FIRD is not affiliated with or endorsed by any firearm or ammunition manufacturer

About

Race Timer

Features
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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

FIRD4 screens
Race Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: FIRD at none against Race Timer's 1. Race Timer's advantage is iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.2). On price, ads 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. Race Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. FIRD asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 4 level
FIRD versus Race Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFIRDRace Timer
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Every 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS26.217.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB6 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperOnTarget Data, LLCMatteo Del Negro

In-app purchases

None

FIRD

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Race Timer

One-time1
  • SpeedGate Pro$3.99

Questions

Is FIRD free?
FIRD is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Race Timer free?
Race Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do FIRD or Race Timer have ads?
Neither FIRD nor Race Timer shows ads.

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