Sprint Lightning vs TimeAndDistance
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Sprint Lightning
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Precision Track & Field Timing. 10Hz Dual-Band GNSS for Elite Sprint Analytics. Sprint Lightning: Instrument-Grade Performance for Elite Sprinters Stop relying on generic fitness trackers. Sprint Lightning is a high-precision digital coach designed specifically for track athletes, sports specialists, and elite sprinters who demand absolute data integrity. Why Precision Matters Generic GPS apps are prone to "coordinate drift"—giving you fake speed spikes while you’re standing still. Sprint Lightning solves this with our proprietary Iron Lock™ Spike Protection and L5 Dual-Band GNSS integration, providing accuracy previously only available in expensive $500 external hardware. PRO FEATURES: UNLOCK YOUR ELITE EDGE Upgrade to Sprint Lightning Pro to access the full toolkit of professional training: • High-Frequency 10Hz Tracking: Capture every micro-burst of speed with high-update rate analytics. • L5 Dual-Band GNSS: Connect to military-grade satellite signals for sub-meter precision, even in urban stadiums. • Auto-Detection Intervals: Select your distance (100m, 200m, 400m) and let the app do the rest. The timer stops automatically the moment you cross the line. • Advanced Voice Master: Real-time speed and cadence coaching in your ear, so you can keep your eyes on the finish line. • Unlimited Training History: Track your progress over weeks, months, and seasons to see your explosive growth. INSTRUMENT-GRADE DIAGNOSTICS Transparency is everything. Sprint Lightning is the only app that gives you a raw look at your GNSS health: • View real-time satellite counts and constellation systems (GPS, Galileo, Glonass). • Monitor your signal frequency (Hz) and fix accuracy in meters. • Verify Dual-Band (L5) activity for total confidence in your data. JOIN THE ELITE Whether you’re training for the 100m dash or boosting your explosive speed for football, soccer, or rugby—Sprint Lightning gives you the pro-level data you need to beat your PR. SUBSCRIPTION DETAILS Sprint Lightning offers a 7-Day Free Trial of Pro features. Monthly and Yearly subscriptions are available. Prices are displayed dynamically in your local currency. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
TimeAndDistance
This running app features a repeating interval timer with customizable run and rest periods, along with GPS-based distance tracking. It provides alerts for interval changes and mileage goals, saving your last 10 runs locally.
- Repeating run/rest interval timer
- GPS mileage tracking
- Mileage goal alerts
- Countdown beeps and vibration
- Last 10 runs saved locally
- Miles or kilometers selection
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TimeAndDistance is a simple, no-frills running companion: a repeating interval timer on top, a live GPS distance tracker on the bottom. Set your run and rest lengths with the +/- steppers (15-second increments) and let it repeat automatically, with a countdown beep and a strong vibration on every interval cycle change while you're using the app. If your phone is locked or the app is backgrounded, you'll still get an alert for each interval switch via a notification. Track your distance in miles or kilometers as you go, and set a mileage goal to get an alert the moment you hit it. Your last 10 runs (time and distance) are saved right on your phone so you can glance back at recent progress. No account, no ads, no data collection — everything stays on your device. Repeating run/rest interval timer, adjustable in 15-second steps Countdown beeps and vibration on every interval cycle change, even backgrounded Live GPS mileage tracking that keeps working with the screen off Mileage goal alerts Elapsed-time view alongside the interval countdown Last 10 runs saved locally Miles or kilometers, your choice
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TimeAndDistance at none against Sprint Lightning's 2. On price, ads, device support 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
Both are free to download. Sprint Lightning sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. TimeAndDistance asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Sprint Lightning | TimeAndDistance |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 16.4 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 12 MB | 29 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Mark Karas | James Parsons |
In-app purchases
Sprint Lightning
- Sprint Lightning Pro Monthly$9.991 Month
- Sprint Lightning Pro Annually$69.991 Year
TimeAndDistance
No in-app purchases
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