Comparison

SwimStart vs Sprint Starter

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

Head to head
About

SwimStart

Features
Currently charting
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The race is decided before you touch the water. SwimStart is a start-reaction trainer for swimmers: rehearse the start off the blocks, measure how long it takes you to move after the signal, and drive that number down. A REAL START SEQUENCE • A countdown, then the "Take your marks" call, then the start tone • The hold after the call is randomised, so you cannot memorise the timing • Reaction time is measured on a monotonic clock, so your numbers compare fairly • Move too early and it is flagged as a false start — exactly like at a meet TRACK YOUR PROGRESS • Every attempt is saved with its date, reaction time and false-start flag • See your best time, your average and how many false starts you had • Your full attempt history in one list SET IT UP YOUR WAY • Turn the spoken "Take your marks" cue on or off • Set the countdown length and the range of the wait before the signal • Choose touch or motion: tap the screen, or leave the device on a stand and move it ALSO ON APPLE WATCH • A standalone Apple Watch app — leave the phone in your bag • Practice, records and settings straight from your wrist • A haptic cue alongside the sound, which helps at a noisy poolside SIMPLE AND PRIVATE No account, no sign-up. Your records stay on your device. SwimStart is a training aid. It measures your reaction to a signal from your phone or watch and does not replace official starting equipment or a competition timing system.

About

Sprint Starter

This app simulates race starting blocks with customizable delays and authentic sound cues. It precisely measures reaction times to help athletes improve their speed and avoid false starts. Track your progress with detailed logs and trend analysis.

Highlights
  • Authentic race sequence with voice commands
  • Randomized hold delay for training
  • False start detection and tracking
  • Millisecond precision reaction time measurement
  • Customizable voice engine
  • Historical performance logs and trend analysis
Features
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Take your starting block acceleration to the next level! Sprint Starter is the premier race starter simulator and reaction timer built for track and field sprinters, hurdlers, swimmers, and competitive athletes. Train against realistic starter cadences with customizable hold delays between "Set" and the gun to sharpen your reaction speed and eliminate false starts. KEY FEATURES: • Authentic Race Sequence: High-fidelity voice commands for "On your marks", "Set", followed by an explosive starting pistol gunshot. • Randomized Hold Delay: Variable timing between "Set" and the gun prevents anticipation and forces genuine auditory reflex reaction. • False Start Detection: Instant feedback for early taps and standard sub-100ms false start disqualification tracking. • Millisecond Precision: Accurate reaction time measurement to 0.001s with detailed session logs and trend analysis. • Voice Engine Customization: Adjust speech rate, pitch, and choose between English, Italian, German, French, and Spanish commands. • Historical Performance: Review your personal bests, average reaction times, and reaction consistency over time. Step onto the blocks, listen for the gun, and blast out of the blocks with Sprint Starter!

Screenshots

SwimStart4 screens
Sprint Starter4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Sprint Starter at Free against SwimStart's $2.99. SwimStart's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and chart position (#198 vs unranked). On ads and iOS requirement 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

Sprint Starter is free to download; SwimStart costs $2.99 up front. Sprint Starter sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. SwimStart asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
SwimStart versus Sprint Starter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSwimStartSprint Starter
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating—4.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#198 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.6 — better18.2
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNetflowers Inc.Omar Battan

In-app purchases

None

SwimStart

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Sprint Starter

One-time1
  • Sprint Starter PRO$3.99

Questions

Is SwimStart free?
SwimStart costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Sprint Starter free?
Sprint Starter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SwimStart or Sprint Starter have ads?
Neither SwimStart nor Sprint Starter shows ads.

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