# LapTrophy vs Performalytics Stopwatch

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Performalytics Stopwatch at none against LapTrophy's 2. Performalytics Stopwatch also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (100% vs 79%). LapTrophy's advantage is ratings volume (271 vs 6). On price, rating, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. LapTrophy sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Performalytics Stopwatch asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for LapTrophy against 4.8 for Performalytics Stopwatch. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LapTrophy has 271 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 79% of LapTrophy's written reviews are positive against 100% of Performalytics Stopwatch's.

## The numbers

| Metric | LapTrophy | Performalytics Stopwatch |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (271 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/laptrophy-track-lap-timer/id1244558686/reviews) | **[4.8 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/performalytics-stopwatch/id1495676827/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **271** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 79.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 24 MB | 14 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [DXB Technologies](https://appshunter.io/developer/1106571299) | [Performalytics, LLC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1495676826) |

## What reviewers say

### LapTrophy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/laptrophy-track-lap-timer/id1244558686)

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Club Member | $4.99 | per month |
| Membre Club | $39.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use and intuitive interface
- 🎯 Accurate lap timing for casual track days
- 💰 Excellent free version functionality
- 🗣️ Voice announcements for lap times
- 📊 Good data visualization and analysis

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📺 Excessive ads in free version
- 💳 Subscription model instead of one-time purchase
- 🎯 GPS accuracy issues on small tracks
- 🐛 Frequent lap detection failures
- 📍 Inaccurate track mapping/visualization

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- One-time purchase option instead of subscription
- Japanese language support
- More than 2 sectors per circuit
- Minimum speed data
- Apple Watch support


### Performalytics Stopwatch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/performalytics-stopwatch/id1495676827)

This stopwatch app is designed for coaches, offering a large display and easy control via volume buttons. Record lap, split, and total times, manage participants, and add notes. A premium subscription unlocks advanced reporting and sharing features.

**Highlights:** Large display, Volume button control, Record lap, split, and total times, Participant creation and selection, Add notes/comments, Premium reporting and sharing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is LapTrophy free?

LapTrophy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Performalytics Stopwatch free?

Performalytics Stopwatch is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, LapTrophy or Performalytics Stopwatch?

Performalytics Stopwatch is rated higher. LapTrophy averages 4.8 out of 5 from 271 ratings, while Performalytics Stopwatch averages 4.8 from 6 ratings.

### Do LapTrophy or Performalytics Stopwatch have ads?

LapTrophy shows ads; Performalytics Stopwatch does not.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*