RaceCapture vs Lap Legend
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
RaceCapture
Transform your device into a real-time telemetry dashboard for a powerful data acquisition system. Design custom dashboards, analyze lap data, and configure pit stop timers. Supports live streaming, predictive lap times, and automatic track map detection.
- Customizable dashboards
- Real-time telemetry streaming
- In-app log file analysis
- Configurable pit stop timer
- Predictive lap times
- Sensor and OBDII/CAN data integration
- Automatic track map detection
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Transform your phone or tablet into a dashboard that can transmit real-time telemetry for RaceCapture/Pro - a powerful Data Acquisition system by Autosport Labs. Learn more at http://www.autosportlabs.com Features * Design custom dashboards that you can share with friends * Stream real-time telemetry to Podium http://podium.live for live analysis, sharing, lap comparison and playback * In app analysis features - import your RaceCapture log file data and inspect your lap data! * Automatic, configurable pit stop timer for endurance racers * Show predictive lap times using RaceCapture/Pro's high performance GPS * Customize gauges with sensor data, OBDII and CAN bus data streams from the RaceCapture system * Automatic track map detection with support for hundreds of race tracks * Fully configure all of the features and settings in RaceCapture/Pro - no laptop needed! Getting started: * Full quick-start guide: http://wiki.autosportlabs.com * Power up your RaceCapture device * Connect your iOS device to RaceCapture's WiFI network * Start the Race Capture app * The app will automatically search and connect your RaceCapture system. * Select the dashboard view and navigate the different screens. Here you can customize the screens with the channels you have enabled. Troubleshooting: * Make sure you're on the latest version of the RaceCapture firmware * If you have trouble connecting via WiFi: * * Verify you're connected to RaceCapture's wifi network. Alternatively, you can configure your RaceCapture device to connect to your phone's hotspot, or you can connect both devices to a common WiFi access point. * * More troubleshooting at: http://wiki.autosportlabs.com and forums at http://forum.autosportlabs.com
Lap Legend
Record and analyze motorsports laps with live timing, data acquisition, and advanced analytics. Supports various racing disciplines and includes over 2000 track configurations. Integrates with OBD devices for high-performance vehicle data.
- Live lap timing
- Data acquisition via OBD
- Advanced data analysis
- Video and data replay
- 2000+ track configurations
- Support for multiple racing types
- Weather data with corrections
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Use your phone or tablet to record laps, autocross runs, 1/4 mile passes, and more! • Fast, Easy Setup - Get on Track in Seconds • Superior Data Acquisition + Deep OBD Data • GPS Lap Timing with Predictive & Target Times • Integrated Video+Data Recording and Export • Replay Data & Video of your Theoretical Best Lap • Advanced Analysis Tools Designed to Find You Time • Automatic & Manual Points of Interest (POI) Marking • Supports Road Course, Circle Track, Autocross, Rally, Drift, and Drag Racing • 2000+ Included Track Configurations • Custom Track Creation & Sharing • Integrated Weather Data & Density Altitude Calculations • Add Your Own Session Notes Lap Legend is fueled by a passion for motorsports, with the goal of giving all track drivers access to high-performance data acquisition, driving analysis, lap timing, and video. Enjoy! This app is intended only for sanctioned motorsports and track events. Always drive safely. Use at your own risk. Any telemetry or messaging features are not guaranteed, and must not be relied upon for critical or safety uses. Please see website or in-app information for details on compatible external hardware.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Lap Legend at 5.0 against RaceCapture's 4.0. RaceCapture's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 16). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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. Lap Legend sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. RaceCapture asks for nothing beyond the download.
Lap Legend holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9 and 5 respectively.
RaceCapture ships an update monthly, Lap Legend every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | RaceCapture | Lap Legend |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (9 ratings) | 5.0 (5 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 9 — better | 5 |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 3 weeks — 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 | 9.0 — better | 16 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 164 MB | 15 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Autosport Labs | Dauntless Devices LLC |
Customer experience
RaceCapture
Lap Legend
In-app purchases
RaceCapture
No in-app purchases
Lap Legend
- 3rd Party OBD Device Support$5.99
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