RaceChrono Pro vs LapTrophy
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
RaceChrono Pro
This app serves as a comprehensive lap timer and data logger for motorsports, enabling users to record and analyze performance. It offers video recording with data overlays and supports a wide range of external GPS and OBD-II devices for enhanced accuracy.
- Lap timing with sectors and optimal lap
- Track library with over 2600 pre-made tracks
- Data analysis with synchronized graphs and maps
- Predictive lap timing
- Video recording with data overlay
- Support for external GPS and OBD-II devices
- Unlimited session length
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RaceChrono Pro is a versatile lap timer, data logging and data analysis app designed especially for use in motorsports, replacing your traditional lap timers and data loggers. The RaceChrono Pro app also enables you to record videos and overlay them with the logged data. RaceChrono apps have a strong following, currently over 100000 active users. If you look around at pits during your race or track day, chances are that you’ll see someone using RaceChrono. Even many professionals, such as factory test drivers and race driving instructors, are known to use this app! No matter whether you ride motorbikes, drive go-karts or cars, on closed circuit or special stage tracks – this is the motorsports app for you. RaceChrono Pro has following major features: • Lap timing with sectors and optimal lap • Track library of over 2600 pre-made race tracks • Custom user defined circuit and point-to-point tracks • Smoothly scrolling data analysis with synchronised graph, X/Y graph, map, video and comparison video • Predictive lap timing and time delta graph • Hardware accelerated video export with configurable data overlay • Multiple camera recording and picture-in-picture video export • Video recording using internal camera • Linking and synchronising video files from almost all action cameras • Support for external GPS receivers; Dragy Pro/DRG70/DRG70-C/Lite, RaceBox Mini/Mini S/Micro, Qstarz BL-818GT/BL-1000GT/LT-8000GT, Columbus P-9 Race, Dual XGPS 150/160, VBOX Sport, Garmin GLO • Support for OBD-II readers; OBDLink MX+ Bluetooth, OBDLink CX Bluetooth, Dragy OBD, Vgate vLinker FS, Vgate vLinker/iCar BLE, PLX Kiwi 3/4, Carista OBD2 Bluetooth, Tonwon BLE 1/2/Pro, Veepeak OBDCheck BLE, UniCarScan UCSI-2000, OBDLink MX Wi-Fi, generic Wi-Fi OBD-II • Support for Bluetooth LE heart rate monitors • Unlimited session length, good for 24 hour races • Session data export in .ODS (session summary for Excel), .NMEA, .VBO and .CSV formats
LapTrophy
This app provides real-time lap timing, live tracking, and advanced analytics for car and motorbike racing. It offers GPS-powered accuracy, smart finish line detection, and detailed performance insights to help users analyze and improve their racing techniques on tracks worldwide.
- GPS-powered lap and sector timing
- Live tracking and leaderboards
- Data-driven speed and acceleration analysis
- Worldwide track library and custom track creation
- Automatic finish line detection
- Session data export (CSV/GPX)
- Motorcycle lean angle analysis
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Record, analyze, and elevate your racing performance on any track worldwide. Whether you’re driving a car or riding a motorbike, LapTrophy delivers real-time lap timing, live tracking, and advanced analytics—all in one easy-to-use app. HIGHLIGHTS ∙ GPS-Powered Accuracy: Instantly measure lap and sector times with precise GPS data. ∙ Live Tracking & Leaderboards: Follow your friends on the track in real time, check live leaderboards, and never miss a split. ∙ Data-Driven Insights: Compare speed, acceleration, and braking zones to fine-tune your technique. ∙ Worldwide Coverage: Access thousands of tracks—or create your own—and keep pushing your limits wherever you go. ∙ Easy Sharing: Share session results, export your data as CSV/GPX, and showcase your best laps with friends. LAP & SECTOR TIMES ∙ Smart Finish Line Detection: No more manual triggers—LapTrophy automatically detects finish line crossings. ∙ Real-Time Updates: View instantaneous lap and sector times, plus voice notifications for hands-free feedback. ∙ ‘In-Pocket’ Recording: Record laps without holding your phone. Keep your focus on the road while the app does the work. ADVANCED TOOLS ∙ Precise motorcycle lean angle analysis, corner by corner ∙ Smart prediction of your lap time ∙ Customizable dashboard and recording screen LIVE TRACKING ∙ Stream Your Sessions: Broadcast your lap times in real time. ∙ Follow Any Track: Monitor current sessions around the world, locate other drivers, and join the action. FOR ALL OUTDOOR MOTORSPORTS ∙ Cars & Motorbikes: Whether you’re behind the wheel or on two wheels, LapTrophy has you covered. ∙ Vehicle Profiles: Save your favorite rides for quick setup and consistent data comparisons. EXPLORE TRACKS & EVENTS ∙ Global Track Library: Discover new circuits near you or worldwide. ∙ Fastest Laps Leaderboards: See how you stack up against the community’s best. ∙ Create & Share Tracks: Build custom track layouts and share them with fellow racers. ANALYZE & IMPROVE ∙ Advanced Telemetry: Review and compare detailed speed and acceleration data for each lap. ∙ Personal & Public Stats: Benchmark your performance against yourself and other LapTrophy users. SHARE YOUR PROGRESS ∙ Easy Sharing: Post your session highlights and fastest lap times on social media or messaging apps. ∙ Export Data: Save your sessions as CSV or GPX for further analysis or archiving. NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED ∙ Download & Drive: Enjoy all major features without creating an account. ∙ Privacy First: No email or password needed—just hit the track and race with peace of mind. Get ready to break personal records, challenge the leaderboard, and experience the thrill of real-time motorsport tracking. Download LapTrophy now and race smarter, faster, and safer! Terms of Use : https://www.laptrophy.com/terms Standard Apple Terms of Use (EULA) : https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: LapTrophy at Free against RaceChrono Pro's $19.99. LapTrophy also leads on review sentiment (79% vs 57%) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). RaceChrono Pro's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). On rating, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
LapTrophy is free to download; RaceChrono Pro costs $19.99 up front. RaceChrono Pro sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and LapTrophy sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for RaceChrono Pro against 4.8 for LapTrophy. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 174 and 271 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 57% of RaceChrono Pro's written reviews are positive against 79% of LapTrophy's.
RaceChrono Pro ships an update monthly, LapTrophy every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | RaceChrono Pro | LapTrophy |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $19.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.7 (174 ratings) | 4.8 (271 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 57.4% of reviews | 79.4% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 174 | 271 — better |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #13 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 43 MB | 24 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | RaceChrono Oy | DXB Technologies |
Customer experience
RaceChrono Pro
LapTrophy
Bugs and requests
RaceChrono Pro
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
LapTrophy
Reported bugs
14 issues- GPS signal loss and tracking errors
- Laps not being recorded despite activity
- Incorrect lap time calculations (off by minutes)
- App crashes on older devices (iPhone 6, SE)
- Subscription payment issues and unauthorized charges
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- Cannot cancel subscription
- Track mapping shows incorrect locations
- Notifications not functioning
- GPX export not working
- Slow interface with multiple sessions
- Ads cannot be closed properly
- App fails to start or launch
- Data loss when switching devices
- Inconsistent sector time comparisons
Requested features
19 requests- One-time purchase option instead of subscription
- Japanese language support
- More than 2 sectors per circuit
- Minimum speed data
- Apple Watch support
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- Real-time position map display
- Speed over time graph for each lap
- Cumulative lap time tracking
- Separate reference time per session
- G-force tracking
- Video integration
- Web dashboard for viewing times remotely
- Bluetooth external GPS connection
- Start and finish line distinction for point-to-point courses
- Sector-by-sector speed analysis
- Ability to delete anomalous laps
- Better map sizing and visibility
- Multiple track layouts per circuit
- Braking and acceleration data export
In-app purchases
RaceChrono Pro
- Reference session 3$0.99
- Reference session 2$4.99
- Reference session 1$8.99
LapTrophy
- Club Member7 Days trial$4.991 Month
- Membre Club$39.991 Year








