Astro Locator vs Accel Timer

Spend less time setting up and more time observing. Astro Locator helps you quickly and accurately polar align your equatorial mount by showing the precise position of Polaris or Sigma Octantis. Designed for both visual astronomy and astrophotography, it makes polar alignment fast, simple and reliable wherever you observe. Whether you’re setting up in your garden or under dark skies, Astro Locator provides all the information you need on a single, easy-to-read screen. Features include: • Accurate Polaris and Sigma Octantis positioning • Compass direction and correct elevation for your location • Latitude, longitude and altitude • UTC and local time • Sunrise and sunset times • Astronomical twilight start and end times • Current moon phase • Clean, uncluttered interface designed for fast setup Astro Locator is ideal for astronomers who assemble and pack away their equipment for each observing session, helping you spend less time setting up and more time enjoying the night sky. Trusted by amateur astronomers since 2014.

Accel Timer is a GPS performance timing app built for drivers, riders and anyone who wants clear, repeatable run data. Measure acceleration and distance runs with live speed, G-force telemetry, countdown starts and GPS-based timing. Choose between automatic movement detection, custom speed ranges or countdown starts, then review your best results in a clean history view. Use the live map to follow your route, switch between map styles, and record your runs with the optional camera mode. Share polished summary cards showing your time, distance, speed and altitude difference. Perfect for 0–100 km/h, 0–60 mph, 400 m, 1/4 mile, custom speed ranges, cycling sprints and running distance tests. Key features: • GPS speedometer with analog gauge styles • Real-time G-force telemetry • 0–100 km/h, 0–60 mph and custom speed timing • Distance runs from 100 m to 5 km • Countdown, movement or speed-threshold start methods • Live Mapbox route view with map, satellite and hybrid styles • Optional camera preview and run recording mode • Local run history with best results • Clean share cards for posting your runs • Flexible settings for units, timing, sounds, layout and video behavior Accel Timer helps you test, compare and share performance runs without clutter.