Comparison

RC Timing vs LapTracker.app

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

Head to head
About

RC Timing

This app tracks lap times for radio-control and slot cars using your device's camera. It's ideal for practice sessions when a formal timing system isn't available, allowing you to manage multiple drivers, cars, and tracks. Features include voice synthesis, simultaneous tracking of up to 10 cars, and performance analysis through graphs.

Highlights
  • Lap time tracking for RC and slot cars
  • Camera-based car color tracking
  • Manage drivers, cars, and tracks
  • Voice synthesizer for lap announcements
  • Track up to 10 cars simultaneously
  • Store and analyze lap times with graphs
  • Export lap times to CSV
Features
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This App has been created by an RC Cars and slot cars hobbyist (myself) that had a need: I wanted to know my lap times when practicing in my local club but the expensive Timing System was not installed. So I created RC Timing. RC Timing is an App that tracks lap times for radio-control and slot cars. It can be used in both indoor and outdoor tracks. This App is not intended to replace your club’s timing system. It is thought to help you in situations where you want to practice and the local timing system is not available. It uses the video camera for tracking the car colors and it offers an easy and intuitive configuration. - RadioControl and Slot Racing cars - Manage different drivers/cars/tracks - No human interaction is required - No external systems are required - Training mode/Race mode - Voice synthesizer (you can connect your iOS device to a Bluetooth speaker) - Track up to 10 cars simultaneously - Store all registered lap times - Show basic statistics - Designed to not drain your battery - Both Practice and Race sessions supported - Detailed guide explaining how to use it - Export lap times to CSV - Offers graphs for better performance analysis - Support for car classes - Pitstops

About

LapTracker.app

This app uses GPS to time your laps on a race track. Review your lap times after each session to track your progress and identify areas for improvement. It supports timing for multiple vehicles.

Highlights
  • GPS-based laptiming
  • Analyze lap times
  • Track performance improvement
  • Support for multiple vehicles
  • Race track session review
Features
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A lap timer for track days and circuit driving. Choose the track you're at, and the app handles the rest — automatically detecting each lap as you cross the line. Lap Timing: Works with your iPhone's built-in GPS or a RaceBox Mini/Micro Bluetooth device for improved accuracy. Lap times are recorded automatically each time you cross the line, with sector splits so you can see where time is being gained or lost. Tracks & Sessions: Browse and manage a library of tracks. Save your favorite circuits, and build a complete history of every session you've ever driven. Your Garage: Log your sessions against specific vehicles in your garage. Whether you track different cars or motorcycles, keep your lap times organised by vehicle and watch your progress evolve over time. Race With Friends: Share your live location with friends at the track, see where they are in real time, and compete on leaderboards to find out who's quickest. The spirit of motorsport is all about friendly rivalry — Lap Tracker brings that to your pocket. Built for the Track - Automatic lap detection using GPS geofencing - Support for RaceBox Mini for professional-grade accuracy - Sector split times to pinpoint where you're gaining or losing time - Session export to CSV for deeper analysis or to overlay data on a video using a tool like RaceRenderer - Follow friends' sessions live with their position on track, lap time, split and speed - Compare times with others on leaderboards Whether you're a seasoned club racer, a track day enthusiast, or just getting started, Lap Tracker gives you the data you need to drive faster.

Screenshots

RC Timing4 screens
LapTracker.app4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: LapTracker.app at none against RC Timing's 5. LapTracker.app also leads on update cadence (every 4 months vs every 8 months). RC Timing's advantage is review sentiment (67% vs 50%) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). On price, ads and device support 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. RC Timing sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. LapTracker.app asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RC Timing ships an update every 8 months, LapTracker.app every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and July 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
RC Timing versus LapTracker.app: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRC TimingLapTracker.app
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.4 (33 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings33 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsEvery 4 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size48 MB43 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOscar MartinWillit

Customer experience

RC Timing

All ratings33 ratings
Positive57.6%
Neutral12.1%
Negative30.3%
Written reviews39 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral15.4%
Negative17.9%

LapTracker.app

Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

5 purchases

RC Timing

One-time5
  • Unlimited Car Classes$1.99
  • Pitstop Feature$1.99
  • Unlimited Tracks$2.99
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  • Unlimited Drivers$2.99
  • Track up to 10 cars$3.99
None

LapTracker.app

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is RC Timing free?
RC Timing is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is LapTracker.app free?
LapTracker.app is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do RC Timing or LapTracker.app have ads?
Neither RC Timing nor LapTracker.app shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RC Timing or LapTracker.app?
RC Timing ships an update every 8 months, and LapTracker.app every 4 months. Most recently, RC Timing was updated on September 21, 2026 and LapTracker.app on July 5, 2026.

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