Y vs LapSnap
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Y
Analyze motorcycle ride data from compatible Yamaha models. Visualize vehicle speed, engine RPM, banking angle, and more in easy-to-understand graphs. Improve lap times by comparing ride characteristics and identifying optimal lines.
- Collects CCU logging data
- Displays lap times
- Visualizes vehicle data in graphs
- Compares lap data
- Splits and bookmarks laps
- Auto-plays graph data
- Exports ride data
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■Brief Description Y-TRAC is an application that collects and analyzes data through the 2015-2020 model YAMAHA YZF-R1 / R1M equipped with CCU. Ride analysis can be performed by matching position information with vehicle condition in real time. ■Detailed Description Let's ride the circuit together! Improve your time by carefully analyzing ride characteristics and vehicle condition! Y-TRAC is a log viewer application for viewing vehicle information collected in the CCU (* 1). Many kinds of vehicle information are displayed visually in an easy-to-understand graph, such as vehicle speed and engine speed, accelerator opening, banking angle and brake pressure, as well as various types of control effects. In addition to vehicle information, position information is recorded simultaneously in the log data stored in the CCU. Due to this synchronization of position information and vehicle condition, you can quickly pick up information such as braking point at corner entry, brake pressure, vehicle speed, line, banking angle at turn, and throttle condition at exit. Since the graph displays each lap, you can easily understand the characteristics of a good line. Find a way to improve your lap time through careful study of the app's features. * To record logs of laps to the CCU, it is necessary to dictate the record line to the CCU in advance. * 1) Communication control unit (2015-2020 model year YAMAHA YZF-R1M equipped with data logger unit) ■How to use Y-TRAC and the CCU 1) Set the record line prior to circuit racing. a) Determine the record line. b) Send the record line to the CCU. *) In recording mode, either "Track" or "Street" can be selected. Select "Track" for circuit racing. That’s it for the preparation. 2) Come on, ride! a) Have a blast while riding safely. *) Ride conditions are being recorded in the CCU as a log. 3) After riding... a) Using Y-TRAC, download the log recorded in the CCU. b) Acquired data will be displayed in a list view. Tapping the data icon displays the graph. ■With Y-TRAC you can... 1) Acquire CCU logging data Download the logging data in the CCU. 2) Display lap times A list of lap times recorded by the CCU's auto lap function is displayed. 3) Display graphs A graph is displayed for each lap. 4) 15 types of vehicle data and 6 types of control data are displayed in a line graph. You can choose which data to display. 5) Compare graphs Two data can be compared per lap unit. For example, 2 laps within the same data set, or other lap data, can be compared. 6) Split laps When comparing different data, you can re-set the lap to fit in one record line. 7) Auto Play Graph display data is played automatically. 8) Bookmarks Regularly viewed data and special data can be accessed immediately by bookmarking the data. 9) Setting Data Export During ride YRC setting data can be captured by the YRC Setting app. 10) Data Sharing Log data can be uploaded to e-mail. ■Supported environment OS: iOS 12 or later ・ This application works on iPhone or iPad. ■Cautions ・ Please use the application safely, and observe traffic rules and precautions. ・ Please use only when the motorcycle is stopped in a safe location. ・ It is not guaranteed that the app will operate in all vehicles. Installation position and the installation method of the CCU may affect its accuracy, sensitivity and operation. ・ To use some functions of this application, you will need an Internet connection via mobile data communication or wireless LAN. ・ It is not guaranteed that the numbers displayed in this application are accurate. ■Inquiry ・ This application is for use with select Yamaha vehicles. For inquiries, please contact your Yamaha dealer.
LapSnap
Analyze your race track performance with detailed lap data. Visualize your lines, compare laps, and identify areas for improvement. Track your progress with leaderboards and save vehicle setups for future sessions.
- Visualize lap lines and analyze performance
- Compare laps with best or others
- Access historical sessions and laps
- Leaderboards for track comparison
- Save vehicle setup configurations
- Create an 'Ultimate Lap' from best sectors
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Get the most out of your AiM Solo 2, MyChron, GPS enabled GoPro or RaceBox Mini S at a race track by connecting it to your phone and downloading sessions. LapSnap is the first mobile app to connect your AiM device directly to your phone, without extra equipment. Just connect, download and analyze. - Visualize the lines and analyze each lap to see why you’ve been fast or slow in a particular part of the track. You can analyze speed, acceleration or deceleration, gas and brakes application, RPMs, gear change, lean angel for motorcycles, temperatures for Go-Karts, as well as your line on the map. - Compare your laps with your best lap, ultimate lap or with someone else’s lap to see what you can do to become faster. - Easy access to each session and each lap. This way you can always refer back to a particular lap. - Leaderboard. See how you stack up against others racers. Each track has a leaderboard. - Save your setup. Every session can contain your vehicle settings like suspension setup, gear ratio, tires you use etc. This way when you're coming back to a track, you can refer to the settings you've used the last time and you're not wasting valuable track time finding a setting that works. - Ultimate Lap. Your laps are divided into sectors. By taking best sectors of different laps we can put together an Ultimate lap. This way you can see what you are capable of if you get every part of you lap just right. Terms of use: https://lapsnap.app/terms.html This service is not affiliated with, endorsed by or in any way associated with AiM Tech Srl or GoPro Inc. or their products and services. GoPro, HERO, and their respective logos are trademarks or registered trademarks of GoPro, Inc. AiM and its logo is a trademark or registered trademark of AiM Tech Srl. RaceBox and its logo is a trademark or registered trademark of RaceBox Motorsport LLC.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: LapSnap at 4.8 against Y's 1.8. LapSnap also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (234 vs 5). Y's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6). 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. LapSnap sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Y asks for nothing beyond the download.
LapSnap holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 1.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LapSnap has 234 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 20% of Y's written reviews are positive against 30% of LapSnap's.
Y ships an update every 4 months, LapSnap fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 16, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Y | LapSnap |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.8 (5 ratings) | 4.8 (234 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 20.0% of reviews | 30.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 5 | 234 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 15 MB | 153 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. | LapSnap Inc |
Customer experience
Y
LapSnap
In-app purchases
Y
No in-app purchases
LapSnap
- Monthly All Access14 Days trial$9.991 Month
- Promo Monthly1 Month trial$9.991 Month
- Annual Black Friday deal$49.991 Year
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- Annual All Access$99.991 Year
- Promo Annual1 Year trial$99.991 Year
- 1 Day Pass$4.99









