# LapTrophy vs Apex Lines

The clearest difference is review sentiment: LapTrophy at 79% against Apex Lines's 0%. LapTrophy also leads on ratings volume (283 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). Apex Lines's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 months). On price, in-app purchases, 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 and Apex Lines sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Apex Lines holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LapTrophy has 283 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 79% of LapTrophy's written reviews are positive against 0% of Apex Lines's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

LapTrophy ships an update every 3 months, Apex Lines every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | LapTrophy | Apex Lines |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (283 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/laptrophy-track-lap-timer/id1244558686/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/apex-lines-track-day-notebook/id6788257729/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **283** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **79.4% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 24 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [DXB Technologies](https://appshunter.io/developer/1106571299) | [Another One, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1661440083) |

## 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


### Apex Lines

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/apex-lines-track-day-notebook/id6788257729)

Log track day details like tire pressures, gearing, and lap times against real circuit maps. Features corner notes, setup memory, and a maintenance ledger for your motorcycle. Offers data export and simulation tools.

**Highlights:** Log track day sessions, laps, and tire pressures, Real circuit maps with numbered corners, Pin notes to specific corners, Circuit setup memory and hot-pressure intelligence, Motorcycle maintenance ledger, Data export (CSV, JSON), 3D circuit simulation

**Features:** Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Apex Lines Pro Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Apex Lines Pro Yearly | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is LapTrophy free?

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

### Is Apex Lines free?

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

### Which has better reviews, LapTrophy or Apex Lines?

Apex Lines is rated higher. LapTrophy averages 4.8 out of 5 from 283 ratings, while Apex Lines averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do LapTrophy or Apex Lines have ads?

LapTrophy shows ads; Apex Lines does not.

### Which is updated more often, LapTrophy or Apex Lines?

LapTrophy ships an update every 3 months, and Apex Lines every 5 days. Most recently, LapTrophy was updated on November 11, 2026 and Apex Lines on November 5, 2026.

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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.*