Comparison

Run.M vs Sprint Start Trainer

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

Head to head
About

Run.M

This app uses Google Maps to calculate distances by simply tapping on the map. It's recommended for activities like running and cycling.

Highlights
  • Google Maps integration
  • Tap-to-calculate distance
  • Recommended for running
  • Recommended for cycling
  • Distance display
Features
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googlemapを利用した、距離計算アプリケーションです。 マップをタップしていく事で、距離が計算され表示されます。 ランニングや、サイクリングの時、ご利用をおすすめします。 The distance calculation application for which googlemap was used. At a running and a cycling, I'll recommend you use. ※googlemapは米国google社の商標です。

About

Sprint Start Trainer

This app provides tools for solo athletic training, offering customizable interval settings for voice cues like "on your marks," "set," and a pistol sound. It features random timing starts with detailed configuration options to simulate various race scenarios.

Highlights
  • Customizable interval settings
  • Voice cues (on your marks, set, pistol)
  • Random timing start
  • Detailed timing configuration
  • Simulates various race scenarios
Features
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Practice track sprint and swimming starts with just one phone. Starter Kit is a start-training app for sprinters, swimmers, and coaches. It does more than play start signals: it lets you measure reaction time on video and review start technique. In Timing and Random modes, each video frame displays the time relative to the moment the start sound plays, with that moment set to zero. Read the displayed time on the frame where the athlete first moves to measure reaction time, then review technique in the same video. With fixed or randomized signal intervals, you can practice track block starts and swimming dive starts on your own or with a team. WHO IS IT FOR? • 100 m and 200 m sprinters • Track athletes who want to practice block starts • Swimmers who want to practice dive starts and improve their response to the start signal • Track-and-field coaches and swimming coaches running start drills • Athletes who want to improve reaction time and start technique KEY FEATURES ■ Video reaction-time measurement and technique review In Timing and Random modes, Starter Kit adds a timer to every video frame, using the start signal as zero. Read the value displayed on the frame showing the athlete's first visible movement to measure reaction time and review start technique. Videos can be saved to Photos, and recording can continue for up to 90 seconds after the start sound finishes. With up to 90 seconds of recording, you can also use the on-video timer to measure an accurate start-to-finish time. ■ Three start signal sounds Choose a pistol sound, swimming start beep, or electronic start sound to match your sport or training session. The swimming beep makes Starter Kit useful for swimming start practice as well as track sprint starts. ■ Timing mode: fixed intervals Set the timing between “On your marks,” “Set,” and the start signal. Repeat the same start sequence for individual or team practice. ■ Random mode: randomized intervals Randomize the intervals between “On your marks,” “Set,” and the start signal. The timing varies within your chosen range so athletes can practice reacting without anticipating the signal. ■ Manual mode: individual cues Play “On your marks,” “Set,” and the start signal separately. Use it for coach-led or group drills, or play the swimming start beep on its own at the pool. ■ Automatic repeat starts In Timing and Random modes, run start sequences repeatedly at an adjustable interval for efficient practice sets. Starter Kit turns your phone into a portable start-training tool for the track or poolside—no dedicated starting system required. Automatic repeat starts and custom recording durations require an upgrade.

Screenshots

Run.M2 screens
Sprint Start Trainer3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Run.M at none against Sprint Start Trainer's 1. Sprint Start Trainer's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months) and review sentiment (90% vs 62%). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Sprint Start Trainer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Run.M asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Run.M ships an update every 4 months, Sprint Start Trainer every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Run.M versus Sprint Start Trainer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRun.MSprint Start Trainer
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.9 (15 ratings) — better
Positive reviews61.8% of reviews90.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings—15 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.018.0
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB27 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developernao hondaKoki Osada

Customer experience

Run.M

Written reviews34 reviews
Positive61.8%
Neutral11.8%
Negative26.5%

Sprint Start Trainer

All ratings15 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive90.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Run.M

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Sprint Start Trainer

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$4.99

Questions

Is Run.M free?
Run.M is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Sprint Start Trainer free?
Sprint Start Trainer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Run.M or Sprint Start Trainer have ads?
Both Run.M and Sprint Start Trainer show ads.
Which is updated more often, Run.M or Sprint Start Trainer?
Run.M ships an update every 4 months, and Sprint Start Trainer every 3 weeks. Most recently, Run.M was updated on October 8, 2026 and Sprint Start Trainer on October 6, 2026.

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