Comparison

My LapTimer vs Orange Zones Workout Tracker

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

Head to head
About

My LapTimer

This app is designed for runners to easily track laps and interval training directly from their smartwatch. It provides real-time data like elapsed time, distance, pace, and heart rate, with options for custom lap distances and rest times. The companion iPhone app allows for data management and sharing.

Highlights
  • Single-tap lap start/stop
  • Real-time pace and distance display
  • Optional heart rate tracking
  • Customizable lap distances
  • Rest time between laps
  • HealthKit integration for Activity rings
  • Data export to CSV
Features
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My LapTimer is primarily a native Watch app for runners doing laps or interval training. It is easy to start and stop a lap with a single tap: • no countdown timer to start • no swiping or double-taps to finish a lap. The native Watch app works even when the iPhone is not present. Elapsed time, distance (as reported by the Watch) and pace and, optionally, heart rate are displayed while running. Lap distance, duration and pace are saved on the Watch and these can be viewed by swiping right to left. Distance, duration and calories are also optionally stored in HealthKit and contribute to the Activity rings. Workout location and type can be selected above the HealthKit switch on the 3rd screen on the Watch: this is the app's Settings screen. Distance and pace can be displayed in metric or imperial measurements. Multiple consecutive laps can be timed - the Multiple Laps switch on the watch app's settings screen below the Haptic Feedback switch. These are sent to HealthKit as a single workout. The Fitness app shows the number of laps in the workout. There can be a rest time between laps: set the switch on the watch's Settings screen. Double-tap to finish a workout when there are multiple laps. If the lap distance is known then set this on the Settings screen. It will be recorded as the distance rather than what the watch detects. This is useful when the workout is indoors. Heart rate can be optionally shown on the first screen. There is a switch on the Settings screen. Haptic feedback after every mile or 1000 meters can be selected. At the bottom of the list of completed laps there is a Clear button to delete all the laps in the Watch app's database; this could be used at the start of a session. The companion iPhone app can be used to view, modify and delete laps, as well as share any day's laps or multiple days' laps as a CSV file via email e.g. send to your coach. Data is transferred from the Watch to the paired iPhone whenever the completed lap times screen in the Watch app is viewed by swiping right to left on the main screen and the iPhone app is nearby and active. The app's database on the iPhone can be backed up using iTunes File Sharing. REVIEW "This App does just what I want it to do. Multiple laps, with individual lap times, distance & speed. It’s ideal for Tempo training and works a treat Highly recommended" CUSTOMER SUPPORT If you have any issues, please send an email via the App Support button on the iTunes Ratings and Review screen or the Developer Website link.

About

Orange Zones Workout Tracker

This app tracks your heart rate zones in real-time during workouts, providing insights into your effort and performance. It offers personalized zone calculations, point-based effort tracking, and detailed post-workout analysis. Integrates with Apple Watch, AirPods, and Bluetooth monitors.

Highlights
  • Real-time heart rate zone tracking
  • Personalized heart rate zone calculation
  • Effort-based point system
  • Apple Watch and iPhone integration
  • AirPods heart rate sensing support
  • Bluetooth heart rate monitor compatibility
  • Detailed workout history and analysis
Features
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Train Smarter with Orange Zones Turn your heart rate into a better workout. Orange Zones gives you real-time heart rate zone tracking on your iPhone and Apple Watch, helping you understand your effort while you train and see exactly how you performed when you're done. Use the Orange Zones model, choose from other popular heart rate zone models, or create your own custom zones. Whether you're in the studio, running, cycling, lifting, rowing, doing HIIT, or simply working toward better fitness, Orange Zones adapts to the way you train. YOUR ZONES. YOUR WORKOUT. Orange Zones automatically calculates personalized heart rate zones based on your maximum heart rate. Prefer another approach? Choose from supported industry-standard zone models or customize your own heart rate zones to match your training goals. Your zones are displayed with clear colors and real-time heart rate data, so you can see your intensity at a glance. EARN POINTS FOR YOUR EFFORT Turn intensity into something you can see. Orange Zones awards points based on time spent in your higher heart rate zones, giving you a simple way to measure effort across workouts and challenge yourself over time. APPLE WATCH + iPHONE Work out your way. Start a workout from your iPhone or Apple Watch and follow your heart rate, zones, workout time, points, and other key stats in real time. Leave your iPhone behind and work out directly from your Apple Watch, or use your iPhone as a larger live workout display. AIRPODS HEART RATE SUPPORT Have supported AirPods with heart rate sensing? Orange Zones can automatically detect them and use their heart rate data during your workout. No setup hassle, put them on and start moving. BLUETOOTH HEART RATE MONITORS Orange Zones also works with standard Bluetooth heart rate monitors, including compatible chest straps and armbands from brands such as Polar, Wahoo, Garmin, and OTBeat. Choose the heart rate source that works best for you. UNDERSTAND EVERY WORKOUT After your workout, see more than just how long you exercised. Review your: * Heart rate and zone performance * Time spent in each heart rate zone * Points earned * Workout intensity * Calories and other available workout stats * Workout history ORANGE ZONES PRO Go beyond individual workouts and see the bigger picture. Orange Zones Pro adds deeper workout insights, including: * Comparative Workout Stats
See how a workout compares with your previous performance. * Trends
Follow changes in your workouts and training over time. * Week in Review
Get an easy-to-understand look at your training week and how it compares with previous weeks. * Email Workout Summaries
Automatically receive a workout summary by email after you finish training. APPLE HEALTH Orange Zones integrates with Apple Health to personalize your experience and save your workouts. When permitted, Orange Zones can read relevant health and fitness information and save completed workouts to Apple Health. Eligible workouts contribute to your Apple Activity rings. BUILT FOR ALL KINDS OF TRAINING Use Orange Zones for running, walking, cycling, HIIT, strength training, rowing, hiking, elliptical workouts, and more. You don't need to train like anyone else. Pick the zone model that works for you, set your goals, and let your heart rate guide your workout. PRIVACY Your health and workout information is personal. We do not sell your personal information. APPLE WATCH REQUIREMENTS Requires a compatible Apple Watch and supported version of watchOS. INDEPENDENT APP Orange Zones is developed by independent app company PK Fitness Apps. Orange Zones is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by Orangetheory Fitness, OTF, or Ultimate Fitness Group, LLC. Terms of Service: https://www.workoutcompanions.app/terms-of-use Privacy Policy: https://www.workoutcompanions.app/privacy-policy

Screenshots

My LapTimer4 screens
Orange Zones Workout Tracker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Orange Zones Workout Tracker at Free against My LapTimer's $0.99. My LapTimer's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 60%) and in-app purchases (none vs 5). On update cadence, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Orange Zones Workout Tracker is free to download; My LapTimer costs $0.99 up front. Orange Zones Workout Tracker sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. My LapTimer asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

My LapTimer ships an update fortnightly, Orange Zones Workout Tracker every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
My LapTimer versus Orange Zones Workout Tracker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMy LapTimerOrange Zones Workout Tracker
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating—4.4 (1.1K ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better60.4% of reviews
Number of ratings—1.1K — better
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 8 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFreemium — better
DevicesiPhone, Apple WatchiPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS17.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB92 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperGodfrey RaftesathBred Ventures Inc

Customer experience

My LapTimer

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Orange Zones Workout Tracker

All ratings1,063 ratings
Positive85.0%
Neutral3.5%
Negative11.5%
Written reviews111 reviews
Positive60.4%
Neutral8.1%
Negative31.5%

Bugs and requests

My LapTimer

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Orange Zones Workout Tracker

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Frequent app crashes
  • Inconsistent heart rate detection
  • Sync issues between watch and phone

Requested features

5 requests
  • Weekly/monthly workout tracking
  • Customizable display options
  • Ability to pause workouts
  • Integration with Apple Health
  • Social/leaderboard features

In-app purchases

None

My LapTimer

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

Orange Zones Workout Tracker

Subscriptions5
  • Pro Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly7 Days trial$19.991 Year
  • Friends & Family Yearly7 Days trial$39.991 Year
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  • Upgrade to annual plan$59.991 Year
  • Pro Yearly$89.991 Year

Questions

Is My LapTimer free?
My LapTimer costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Orange Zones Workout Tracker free?
Orange Zones Workout Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do My LapTimer or Orange Zones Workout Tracker have ads?
Neither My LapTimer nor Orange Zones Workout Tracker shows ads.
Which is updated more often, My LapTimer or Orange Zones Workout Tracker?
My LapTimer ships an update fortnightly, and Orange Zones Workout Tracker every 8 days. Most recently, My LapTimer was updated on November 2, 2026 and Orange Zones Workout Tracker on November 7, 2026.

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