Comparison

LapTrophy vs Trackside

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

Trackside

Record and analyze track driving sessions with automatic lap timing, turn-by-turn insights, and video comparison. Connect your iPhone or compatible GPS receiver to capture telemetry data and share performance videos. Explore demo mode to test features without a vehicle.

Highlights
  • Automatic lap timing
  • Turn-by-turn telemetry analysis
  • Reference video comparison
  • Shareable telemetry videos
  • Friends and leaderboards
  • Import from VBOX, Garmin Catalyst
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Get more from every lap with free, unlimited recording and automatic lap timing. Record in any car with your iPhone, analyze your driving, and create shareable telemetry videos. LAP TIMING • Automatic track detection, predicted lap times, and live delta • Create custom circuits and point-to-point courses for autocross and other runs • View live delta timing and control recording with Apple CarPlay ANALYSIS & AI • Compare laps, sectors, and corners, review inputs, and see your optimal lap • Compare reference videos from YouTube with synchronized playback and a live time delta • Get in-app AI insights or explore synced telemetry with the Trackside ChatGPT plugin FRIENDS & LEADERBOARDS • Compare stats and personal bests on friends-only leaderboards • Share full session telemetry with friends and compare laps CAMERAS & VIDEO • Record with your iPhone or control supported GoPro, DJI, and Insta360 cameras • Import footage directly from supported cameras • Sync onboard footage and export videos with telemetry overlays IMPORT, SYNC & EXPORT • Import VBOX, Porsche Track Precision, Garmin Catalyst, and other supported files • Sync sessions with iCloud and export VBOX-compatible files GPS & OBD COMPATIBILITY • RaceBox: Mini, Mini S, and Micro • Dragy: Pro, Lite, DRG70, DRG70-C, and DRG69 • OBD: OBDLink CX, Veepeak OBDCheck BLE/BLE+, Dragy OBD II, Vgate (IOS-Vlink), and OBDBLE PORSCHE DIRECT CONNECTION Trackside supports the same Porsche models as Track Precision. • 911: all 992 models; 991.2 (2017+); 991.1 GT3 / GT3 RS (2015+) • Cayman & Boxster: 982 / 718 (2017+); 981 Cayman GT4 (2015+) • Cayenne, Panamera, and Taycan: 2022+ Questions or feedback? Email trackside@californiamotorsports.co Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

LapTrophy4 screens
Trackside4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Trackside at none against LapTrophy's shown. Trackside also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 3 months) and review sentiment (100% vs 79%). LapTrophy's advantage is ratings volume (282 vs 3) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). 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 Trackside sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Trackside holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LapTrophy has 282 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 79% of LapTrophy's written reviews are positive against 100% of Trackside's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LapTrophy ships an update every 3 months, Trackside daily. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
LapTrophy versus Trackside: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLapTrophyTrackside
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (282 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews79.4% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings282 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsDaily — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB45 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDXB TechnologiesDaniel Stratton

Customer experience

LapTrophy

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

Trackside

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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
Show 14 more
  • 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

Trackside

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
2 purchases

Trackside

Subscriptions2
  • Trackside Pro Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Trackside Pro Annual$59.991 Year

Questions

Is LapTrophy free?
LapTrophy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Trackside free?
Trackside is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, LapTrophy or Trackside?
Trackside is rated higher. LapTrophy averages 4.8 out of 5 from 282 ratings, while Trackside averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do LapTrophy or Trackside have ads?
LapTrophy shows ads; Trackside does not.
Which is updated more often, LapTrophy or Trackside?
LapTrophy ships an update every 3 months, and Trackside daily. Most recently, LapTrophy was updated on October 24, 2026 and Trackside on October 24, 2026.

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