Best Car Timer Apps

250+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.0 avg rating
17 free apps
Updated August 2026

Car Timer is the household name in car timer, but it's far from the only option. We track 250+ alternatives and competitors on iOS — many free, many higher-rated than you'd expect.

Compare top Car Timer Apps (August 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Car Timer: speed testCar Timer: speed testFree3.5★ (13)YesYesAug 2026
2GPS Race TimerGPS Race TimerFree4.5★ (2.7K)YesYesSep 2026
3Visual Countdown TimerVisual Countdown TimerFree4.6★ (40K)YesYesSep 2026
4GPS Speedometer MPH TrackerGPS Speedometer MPH TrackerFree4.7★ (13K)NoYesSep 2026
5Car Park TimerCar Park Timer$0.99NoNoAug 2026
6ParqTime - Parking TimerParqTime - Parking Timer$0.99NoNoJul 2026
7PetcomebackPetcomebackFree1.0★ (1)NoNoJul 2026
8Dial TimerDial TimerFreeNoNoAug 2026

Top Picks for Car Timer

Car Timer: speed test#1

Car Timer: speed test by Lorin Nicolae

Bike, scooter, boat recorder
Editor's Choice
🔧 Utilities
3.5(13 ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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Measure your vehicle's acceleration and top speed with precision. Supports various speed ranges, custom runs, and drag strip distances. Share your performance results with friends.

GPS Race Timer#2

GPS Race Timer by Thomas Hagenau

0 – 60, 60 – 120 & 1/4 mile
Strong Contender
🔧 Utilities
4.5😞(2.7K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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Accurately measure vehicle acceleration times like 0-60 mph and 1/4 mile using your iPhone's GPS. Set up timers beforehand and let the app automatically start measurements when speed targets are met or motion is detected. Save, export, and transfer your performance data easily.

What We Love

  • 👍 Simple and easy to use
  • 🚀 Accurate speed tracking
  • 💡 Customizable settings
  • 📊 Saves run data

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Inconsistent 0-60 and quarter mile times
  • 🐛 Fails to start/record runs
  • 🐛 Inaccurate distance tracking
  • 🐛 Compatibility issues with newer devices
Visual Countdown Timer#3

Visual Countdown Timer by Fehners Software LLP

Fun visual timer
Worth Considering
📚 Education
4.6😊(40K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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This app uses a visual countdown to help children understand time and complete tasks. A picture is revealed as time elapses, and an exciting animation and sound reward completion. It aims to turn daily struggles into fun and encourage quicker task completion.

What We Love

  • 👍 Great for classroom/special needs use
  • 👍 Simple and visual design
  • 👍 Customizable pictures and sounds
  • 👍 Helps with transitions and routines
  • 👍 Motivates kids to complete tasks

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
  • 🔊 Loud ticking sound
  • 🔒 Ads in free version
  • 🔒 Can't pause or stop timer

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FAQ about Car Timer

What are the best car timer apps for iPhone?
Car Timer: speed test tops our car timer apps ranking as of August 2026, with a 3.5-star average from 13 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 17 of the top car timer apps we rank are free to download, including Car Timer: speed test and GPS Race Timer.
Car Timer: speed test shows ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of August 2026.
We track 250+ car timer apps on the iOS App Store as of August 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
Car Timer is designed to accurately measure your vehicle's acceleration times (e.g., 0-100km/h) and top speed. It also supports timing for 1/4 or 1/8 mile runs and allows you to share your results.
Car Timer supports timing for 0-100km/h, 0-60mph, 0-50km/h, and 0-30mph. It also offers custom run timing to suit any specific measurement needs.