Race Timer vs LANChat Pro
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
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 β 0β60 mph, 0β100 km/h, or any custom speed β 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: β’ Live acceleration tests with 1 speed gate β’ Your 3 most recent runs in History β’ 1 vehicle profile β’ Standard detection preset β’ Full sensor calibration β’ GPS + IMU sensor fusion β’ Session log export SPEEDGATE PRO Unlock the complete SpeedGate experience with a one-time purchase: β’ Live tests with 2 speed gates β’ Unlimited run history β’ Multiple vehicle profiles β’ All detection presets, including Conservative and Sport β’ Data backup and import β’ Aggregate performance charts in History β’ 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.
LANChat Pro
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LANChat Pro gives nearby iPhone and Mac devices a direct shared space for messages and files on the same reachable local network. FIND DEVICES AROUND YOU LANChat Pro discovers compatible devices with Bonjour. Choose a nearby Mac, scan its QR code with the camera, or select a QR image from Photos, then accept the secure connection request. CHAT AND SHARE Use one conversation for text, images, animated stickers, replies, and files. Save useful images to Photos, keep important people in Contacts, and add private remarks that stay on your device. BUILT FOR YOUR LOCAL NETWORK β’ Start with a device name instead of an account β’ Protect peer conversations with encryption in transit β’ Keep chat history and received files on the iPhone β’ Discover and connect only across a reachable local network β’ Personalize your device name, avatar, appearance, and themes LANChat Pro is useful at home, in studios, classrooms, labs, small teams, and temporary spaces. It does not relay conversations through a hosted chat service. Devices must share a reachable local network; guest Wi-Fi, client isolation, or firewall rules can prevent discovery and connection.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: LANChat Pro at Free against Race Timer's $2.99. LANChat Pro also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months). On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
LANChat Pro is free to download; Race Timer costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Race Timer ships an update every 3 months, LANChat Pro fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Race Timer | LANChat Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2.99 | Free β better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Fortnightly β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, Mac β better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 β better | 18.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Matteo Del Negro | ιͺ εΌ |
In-app purchases
Race Timer
No in-app purchases
LANChat Pro
No in-app purchases





