Race Now! vs GPS Lap Timer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Race Now!
This live timing application enhances the circuit racing experience with features like timing monitors, track positioning, and individual lap analysis. Users can also filter to watch specific drivers. It covers multiple courses at Suzuka Circuit and Mobility Resort Motegi.
- Live timing monitor
- Track position display
- Individual lap analysis
- Driver filtering
- Supports multiple circuit courses
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It is a live timing application that can be used at Suzuka Circuit and Mobility Resort Motegi. In addition to the timing monitor function, track position, individual wrap function, the function to narrow down the driver (racer) wanted to watch is also carried. The delivery course will be below. 1. Suzuka Circuit International Racing Course 2. Suzuka Circuit South Course 3. Mobility Resort Motegi Road Course 4. Mobility Resort Motegi North Short course It is an application to enjoy more circuit.
GPS Lap Timer
Accurately measure lap and sector times for race tracks using your iPhone's GPS. This app employs proprietary algorithms for precise timing without external receivers. It saves approximately 10,000 laps and supports numerous circuits worldwide.
- Accurate lap and sector timing
- Uses iPhone GPS
- Proprietary measurement algorithms
- Saves up to 10,000 laps
- Supports numerous global circuits
- Stand-by mode for pocket use
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• "GPS Lap Timer" is a lap timer app for racing circuits that utilizes the iPhone's GPS function. • Easily and accurately measure lap times and sector times using only your iPhone. No external GPS receiver is required. • The accuracy of a GPS lap timer is not determined solely by the GPS update frequency. This app achieves highly accurate lap time measurement through its unique measurement logic. • Approximately 10,000 measured lap times are saved and can be viewed and shared. • Enjoy a fulfilling racing life with this app! (How to use) Please see "https://gpslaptimer.blogspot.com/2026/08/gps-lap-timer-free-ios-app.html”. You can also access it from “Settings” → “User Guide” in the app. (Measurable circuits) Planned to be added. Please let us know if you have any requests. Please also report any bugs or issues. (Australia) Sydney Motorsport Park (Brabham, Gardner GP, Druitt North) Sydney Motorsport Park Amaroo South (Canada) Calabogie Motorsports Park CTMP Driver Development Track CTMP Grand Prix Track CTMP Karting Track (CCW) CTMP Karting Track (CW) Toronto Motorsports Park (CCW) Toronto Motorsports Park (CW) (France) Circuit Paul Ricard (Gernany) Nürburgring Nordschleife Nürburgring Nordschleife (BTG) (Japan) Please see “https://gpslaptimer.blogspot.com/2026/08/list-of-japanese-circuits.html”. (Malaysia) Sepang International Circuit (Taiwan) Lihpao G2 Circuit (Thailand) Chang International Circuit (United Kingdom) Oulton Park Circuit Silverstone International Circuit Silverstone Grand Prix Circuit Silverstone Stowe Circuit Silverstone National Circuit Donington Park Circuit Brands Hatch GP Circuit Brands Hatch Indy Circuit (United States) Blackhawk Farms Raceway BRP Kart CCW1 BRP Kart CW1 BRP Race CCW1 BRP Race CW1 BRP Race CCW2 BRP Race CW2 BRP The Circuit CCW (Buttonwillow Raceway Park) BRP The Circuit CW (Buttonwillow Raceway Park) Laguna Seca Road America Sebring Raceway GP Road Course Sonoma Raceway Summit Point Motorsports Park (Main) Summit Point (Jefferson Circuit CCW) Summit Point (Shenandoah Circuit CCW) VIR Grand∙Full Course VIR North Course VIR South Course VIR Patriot Course Waterford Hills Road Racing The developer assumes no responsibility for any accident, violation, loss or claims by third parties which may arise from the use of this app. Terms of Use: This application is provided under the Apple Standard End User License Agreement (EULA). https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: GPS Lap Timer at 62% against Race Now!'s 14%. GPS Lap Timer also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs monthly). Race Now!'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). On price, 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
Both are free to download. GPS Lap Timer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 3 months. Race Now! asks for nothing beyond the download.
Race Now! ships an update monthly, GPS Lap Timer every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Race Now! | GPS Lap Timer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 13.6% of reviews | 61.9% of reviews — better |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 6 days — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.1 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 15 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | azillion co ltd | Takao Ichimura |
Customer experience
Race Now!
GPS Lap Timer
In-app purchases
Race Now!
No in-app purchases
GPS Lap Timer
- Unlimited Measurements$3.993 Months
- Unlimited Measurements$5.991 Year
- Unlimited measurements$9.99
Questions
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