Comparison

The 40 vs Bearhands

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

Head to head
About

The 40

This app uses your device's camera and AI to accurately time sprint speeds. It provides verified athlete profiles, video proof of runs, and leaderboards to help athletes get noticed by recruiters and coaches.

Highlights
  • AI-powered sprint timing
  • Verified athlete profiles
  • Video proof of runs
  • Nationwide leaderboards
  • Automatic start and finish detection
  • Computer-verified accuracy
Features
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A fraction of a second can be the difference between a scholarship offer and getting overlooked. The 40 uses your device’s camera to automatically detect your start, track your acceleration phase, and cross the finish line with computer-verified accuracy. Built specifically for athletes, coaches, and recruiters, The 40 eliminates manual stopwatch errors to deliver the accurate, credible speed metrics that college programs actually trust. KEY FEATURES - AI-Powered Timing: Our proprietary computer-vision pipeline detects movement instantly, providing precise, frame-accurate sprint data. - Verified Athlete Profiles: Save your verified times directly to a digital recruiting profile that can be shared instantly with scouts. - Video Proof: Every timed run generates a video overlay showcasing your split times, mechanics, and verified final mark. - Leaderboards: Compete against athletes nationwide by position, age, or region to see where your speed truly ranks. HOW IT WORKS 1. Set up your iPhone at the finish line or have a teammate film your run. 2. Run your 40-yard dash. 3. Let our computer vision engine automatically calculate your splits and final time. 4. Share your verified video and metrics directly with college coaches. Whether you are preparing for a combine, tracking your offseason training progression, or trying to get noticed by next-level recruiters, The 40 gives you the data you need to stand out. Download The 40 today and prove your speed.

About

Bearhands

Build your athletic legacy with a personalized profile showcasing stats and training streaks. Engage with a community of athletes, test your reflexes in a mini-game, and refine your skills with AI-powered analysis. Connect physical gear to your digital identity.

Highlights
  • Athlete profile with stats and training streaks
  • Shareable digital Athlete Card
  • Fastball reaction mini-game with leaderboards
  • AI Swing Analyzer and Scouting Reports
  • Community Feed for training videos and gear
  • NFC integration for physical gear authentication
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THE DEN (Your Athlete Profile) Build your legacy. The Den is your personal locker room where you can showcase your stats, track your daily training streaks, and view your digital Athlete Card. Generate a custom, shareable Athlete Card displaying your avatar, primary sport, and high scores to flex on your competition. FASTBALL REACTION GAME Test your reflexes and plate discipline in our Fastball mini-game. See how many home runs you can hit, climb the leaderboards, and log your game sessions to track reaction improvements over time reaction. AI SWING ANALYZER & SCOUTING REPORTS Take your training to the next level. Use our Swing Trainer to refine your mechanics, and get comprehensive AI-generated Scouting Reports that break down your performance and give you actionable insights to improve your game. THE FEED Stay connected with the BearHands community. Scroll through the Feed to watch training videos, see what gear other athletes are claiming, track your follower count, and discover top-ranked players, founders, and ambassadors. NFC INTEGRATION Tap into the future with BearHands NFC. Authenticate physical gear and link it directly to your digital profile with a simple tap of your phone. Step up to the plate and join the community. Download BearHands today and take your game to the next level.

Screenshots

The 404 screens
Bearhands4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: The 40 at every 4 days against Bearhands's every 2 months. The 40 also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for The 40 against 5.0 for Bearhands. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

The 40 ships an update every 4 days, Bearhands every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 13, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
The 40 versus Bearhands: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThe 40Bearhands
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings)
Number of ratings12 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size35 MB52 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperSlants, Inc.Francis Annunziato

Customer experience

The 40

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bearhands

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

The 40

No in-app purchases

None

Bearhands

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is The 40 free?
The 40 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Bearhands free?
Bearhands is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, The 40 or Bearhands?
The 40 and Bearhands are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 2 ratings respectively.
Do The 40 or Bearhands have ads?
Neither The 40 nor Bearhands shows ads.
Which is updated more often, The 40 or Bearhands?
The 40 ships an update every 4 days, and Bearhands every 2 months. Most recently, The 40 was updated on November 13, 2026 and Bearhands on November 10, 2026.

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