Comparison

Race Timer vs Unspied

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

Head to head
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.

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Unspied

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Unspied is an on-device wireless privacy scanner for iPhone. Scan shows nearby Bluetooth activity and devices your iPhone can currently observe. Privacy Mode watches for selected supported wireless patterns. Finder compares the strength of one selected signal over time. Deep Check can inspect BLE/GATT identity clues and discover advertised local-network services when you choose to run it. BASIC • 3 starter scans, then 1 scan per rolling 24 hours • Scan sessions up to 60 seconds • Privacy Mode: 1 session per 24 hours, up to 10 minutes • Finder: 1 session per 24 hours, up to 2 minutes • Deep Check: 1 per 48 hours • Up to 2 Known Devices UNSPIED PRO Pro removes Unspied's app usage limits and unlocks advanced details, evidence and diagnostics. Monthly and Yearly plans are processed by Apple; prices shown in the app come from StoreKit. PRIVACY & LIMITATIONS Current scan interpretation stays on your device and no Unspied account is required. Results can be incomplete or wrong. Wireless signals do not prove that a camera or microphone exists or is recording. Signal strength is approximate and does not provide direction or exact distance. Unspied does not guarantee detection of hidden cameras, microphones, recorders or smart glasses. No ads. No third-party billing SDK. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Race Timer4 screens
Unspied4 screens

Verdict

The call

Race Timer and Unspied are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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 and Unspied sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Race Timer versus Unspied: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRace TimerUnspied
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17.016.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB41 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMatteo Del NegroMaksym Koval

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Race Timer

One-time1
  • SpeedGate Pro$3.99
2 purchases

Unspied

Subscriptions2
  • Unspied Pro Monthly3 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Unspied Pro Yearly3 Days trial$19.991 Year

Questions

Is Race Timer free?
Race Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Unspied free?
Unspied is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Race Timer or Unspied have ads?
Neither Race Timer nor Unspied shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Race Timer or Unspied?
Race Timer ships an update every 3 weeks, and Unspied every 3 weeks. Most recently, Race Timer was updated on October 31, 2026 and Unspied on October 31, 2026.

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