Comparison

LapTrophy vs PGEAR

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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/

About

PGEAR

This platform allows users to measure vehicle performance metrics like 0-100km/h and lap times using a connected GPS device. Compare your results with others on a global leaderboard and contribute to a community of motorsport enthusiasts.

Highlights
  • Social media lap timer
  • Performance measurement (0-100km/h, 400m)
  • Lap timing on race tracks
  • Global leaderboards
  • Bluetooth GPS device integration
Features
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PGEAR App is the first social media lap timer platform.It works with a device called P-GEAR that connects a high quality GPS receiver and your phone via Bluetooth. Its main features include performance measuring for 0-100km/h,100-200km/h,400m but also includes lap-timing on race tracks. Individual results can be uploaded to the leader board where you can see how you compare against local,regional,national,international results. The app is updated regularly as we always strive to match our users need,we appreciate your feedback. (Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life.)

Screenshots

LapTrophy4 screens
PGEAR4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: PGEAR at none against LapTrophy's shown. PGEAR also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8) and update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). LapTrophy's advantage is review sentiment (79% vs 50%) and ratings volume (271 vs 4). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support 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

Both are free to download. LapTrophy sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and PGEAR sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PGEAR holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LapTrophy has 271 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 79% of LapTrophy's written reviews are positive against 50% of PGEAR's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LapTrophy ships an update every 3 months, PGEAR monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
LapTrophy versus PGEAR: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLapTrophyPGEAR
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (271 ratings)5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews79.4% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings271 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsMonthly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB285 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDXB TechnologiesHong Kong Pgear Interactive Technology Co., Limited

Customer experience

LapTrophy

All ratings271 ratings
Positive95.9%
Neutral0.7%
Negative3.3%
Written reviews252 reviews
Positive79.4%
Neutral4.8%
Negative15.9%

PGEAR

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

Bugs and 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

PGEAR

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

LapTrophy

Subscriptions2
  • Club Member7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Membre Club$39.991 Year
4 purchases

PGEAR

One-time4
  • VIP Privilege 1 Month$5.99
  • VIP Privilege 3 Months$14.99
  • VIP Privilege 6 Months$27.99
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  • VIP Privilege 1 Year$44.99

Questions

Is LapTrophy free?
LapTrophy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PGEAR free?
PGEAR is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, LapTrophy or PGEAR?
PGEAR is rated higher. LapTrophy averages 4.8 out of 5 from 271 ratings, while PGEAR averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.
Do LapTrophy or PGEAR have ads?
LapTrophy shows ads; PGEAR does not.
Which is updated more often, LapTrophy or PGEAR?
LapTrophy ships an update every 3 months, and PGEAR monthly. Most recently, LapTrophy was updated on September 25, 2026 and PGEAR on September 24, 2026.

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