# LapTrophy vs Trackside

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | LapTrophy | Trackside |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (282 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/laptrophy-track-lap-timer/id1244558686/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trackside-gps-lap-timer/id6796196239/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **282** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 79.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 24 MB | 45 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [DXB Technologies](https://appshunter.io/developer/1106571299) | [Daniel Stratton](https://appshunter.io/developer/1555112389) |

## 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


### Trackside

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trackside-gps-lap-timer/id6796196239)

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Trackside Pro Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Trackside Pro Annual | $59.99 | per year |


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