# RC Timing vs LapTracker.app

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.

Both are free to download. RC Timing sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. LapTracker.app asks for nothing beyond the download.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | RC Timing | LapTracker.app |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.4 (33 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rc-timing/id1092261747/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **33** | — |
| Positive reviews | **66.7% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | **Every 4 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 48 MB | 43 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Oscar Martin](https://appshunter.io/developer/286468404) | [Willit](https://appshunter.io/developer/1563975709) |

## What reviewers say

### RC Timing

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rc-timing/id1092261747)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Car Classes | $1.99 | one-time |
| Pitstop Feature | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited Tracks | $2.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited Drivers | $2.99 | one-time |
| Track up to 10 cars | $3.99 | one-time |


### LapTracker.app

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/laptrackerapp/id1563975707)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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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