# Hotlap vs dragy·Lap

The clearest difference is rating: dragy·Lap at 5.0 against Hotlap's 4.3. dragy·Lap also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2). Hotlap's advantage is review sentiment (69% vs 45%) and ratings volume (79 vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Hotlap sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. dragy·Lap asks for nothing beyond the download.

dragy·Lap holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hotlap has 79 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 69% of Hotlap's written reviews are positive against 45% of dragy·Lap's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Hotlap ships an update every 4 weeks, dragy·Lap fortnightly. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hotlap | dragy·Lap |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (79 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hotlap/id1277202844/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dragylap-new-gps-lap-timer/id1617703369/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **79** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **69.4% of reviews** | 45.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 118 MB | 332 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Extravehicular Activity, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1277202843) | [Harbin Qirui Technology Company With Limited Liability.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1260905447) |

## What reviewers say

### Hotlap

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hotlap/id1277202844)

This app offers GPS lap timing and data logging for track day enthusiasts. Compare your performance with others in a community setting to improve your personal bests.

**Highlights:** GPS lap timing, Data logging, Performance comparison, Community features, Personal best tracking

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Hotlap Plus Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Hotlap Plus Annual | $23.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 🏎️ Great for track days
- 🤝 Good for comparing with friends
- 💰 Free to use
- 🏎️ Accurate lap times

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Lost profile/data after phone transfer
- 🐛 App is buggy and doesn't always work
- 🐛 Photo upload feature broken
- 🐛 OBD2 recording feature not working
- 🐛 Live delta time not working

**Reported bugs**

- Data lost after phone transfer
- App not working/updating
- Photo upload stops at 90%
- App is very buggy and slow
- OBD2 recording feature broken

**Requested features**

- Record times while screen is off
- CarPlay support
- Update profile picture setting
- Make app work in background
- More accurate track layouts


### dragy·Lap

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dragylap-new-gps-lap-timer/id1617703369)

This app acts as a next-generation GPS lap timer, compatible with various Dragy devices. It offers real-time predictive lap timing, dual-camera video recording with data overlays, and detailed analysis tools. Compete on leaderboards and share your best laps instantly.

**Highlights:** Real-time predictive lap timing, Dual camera video recording & overlay, GoPro & DJI OSMO Action support, 3D track replay, Lap comparison tools, VBO file export, Global leaderboard

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hotlap free?

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

### Is dragy·Lap free?

dragy·Lap is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Hotlap or dragy·Lap?

dragy·Lap is rated higher. Hotlap averages 4.3 out of 5 from 79 ratings, while dragy·Lap averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Hotlap or dragy·Lap have ads?

Neither Hotlap nor dragy·Lap shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Hotlap or dragy·Lap?

Hotlap ships an update every 4 weeks, and dragy·Lap fortnightly. Most recently, Hotlap was updated on November 3, 2026 and dragy·Lap on November 3, 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.*