# Race Now! vs GPS Lap Timer

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Race Now! | GPS Lap Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 13.6% of reviews | **61.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 15 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.1** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [azillion co ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/868019591) | [Takao Ichimura](https://appshunter.io/developer/1474061593) |

## What reviewers say

### Race Now!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/race-now/id1226436867)

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.

**Highlights:** Live timing monitor, Track position display, Individual lap analysis, Driver filtering, Supports multiple circuit courses

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### GPS Lap Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gps-lap-timer/id1666125803)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Measurements | $3.99 | per 3 months |
| Unlimited Measurements | $5.99 | per year |
| Unlimited measurements | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Race Now! free?

Race Now! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is GPS Lap Timer free?

GPS Lap Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do Race Now! or GPS Lap Timer have ads?

GPS Lap Timer shows ads; Race Now! does not.

### Which is updated more often, Race Now! or GPS Lap Timer?

Race Now! ships an update monthly, and GPS Lap Timer every 6 days. Most recently, Race Now! was updated on October 2, 2026 and GPS Lap Timer on October 16, 2026.

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