# Pro Starter vs Dash Timer

Pro Starter and Dash Timer both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 93% of Dash Timer's written reviews are positive against 29% of Pro Starter's. Dash Timer also leads on price (Free vs $0.99). Pro Starter's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and chart position (#194 vs unranked). On rating, ratings volume, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Dash Timer is free to download; Pro Starter costs $0.99 up front. Dash Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Pro Starter asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Pro Starter against 4.8 for Dash Timer. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 64 and 41 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 29% of Pro Starter's written reviews are positive against 93% of Dash Timer's.

Pro Starter ships an update every 4 months, Dash Timer every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on September 8, 2026 and June 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pro Starter | Dash Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.8 (64 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pro-starter/id711042537/reviews) | **[4.8 (41 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dash-timer-track-and-field-plus/id1470903465/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **64** | 41 |
| Positive reviews | 28.6% of reviews | **92.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 months** | Every 8 months |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#194** | — |
| Size | 1 MB | 31 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.4** | 16.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [CAN YOU HEAR ME SOFTWARE](https://appshunter.io/developer/711042540) | [David Voland](https://appshunter.io/developer/1073790556) |

## What reviewers say

### Pro Starter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pro-starter/id711042537)

**Currently charting:** #194 Top Paid · Health & Fitness (US App Store)

This app provides a realistic athletic start sequence for training. It guides users through "On Your Marks," "Set," and a pistol fire command, with adjustable timing and optional gun variance for inconsistent starts. An optional flash feature helps coaches time reactions.

**Highlights:** Simulated athletic start sequence, Adjustable command timing, Optional gun variance, Flash/torch integration for timing, Practice solo or with simultaneous starts

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Dash Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dash-timer-track-and-field-plus/id1470903465)

This fitness app helps track athletic performance with features like an athletic stopwatch, timed haptics, and detailed workout history. It supports various activities, integrates with Apple Health, and provides coaches with performance analysis tools.

**Highlights:** Athletic Stopwatch, Timed Haptics, Workout History & Summaries, Pace Goals, Apple Health Integration, Coach Performance Analysis

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Check Submitted Screenshots | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pro Starter free?

Pro Starter costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Dash Timer free?

Dash Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Pro Starter or Dash Timer?

Dash Timer is rated higher. Pro Starter averages 4.8 out of 5 from 64 ratings, while Dash Timer averages 4.8 from 41 ratings.

### Do Pro Starter or Dash Timer have ads?

Neither Pro Starter nor Dash Timer shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Pro Starter or Dash Timer?

Pro Starter ships an update every 4 months, and Dash Timer every 8 months. Most recently, Pro Starter was updated on September 8, 2026 and Dash Timer on June 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*