# Mini4 Lap Timer vs LapSnap

Mini4 Lap Timer and LapSnap both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 79% of Mini4 Lap Timer's written reviews are positive against 30% of LapSnap's. Mini4 Lap Timer also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 6) and ads (none vs shown). LapSnap's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (241 vs 16). On price, rating and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. LapSnap sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Mini4 Lap Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Mini4 Lap Timer against 4.8 for LapSnap. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LapSnap has 241 ratings behind it against 16, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 79% of Mini4 Lap Timer's written reviews are positive against 30% of LapSnap's.

Mini4 Lap Timer ships an update every 2 months, LapSnap fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mini4 Lap Timer | LapSnap |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mini4-lap-timer/id1280883925/reviews) | **[4.8 (241 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lapsnap/id1571767638/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 16 | **241** |
| Positive reviews | **79.2% of reviews** | 30.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 40 MB | 179 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ryuta Kibe](https://appshunter.io/developer/737480483) | [LapSnap Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1864970263) |

## What reviewers say

### Mini4 Lap Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mini4-lap-timer/id1280883925)

This application uses your iPhone's camera to automatically time laps for Mini4wd races. Simply set up the number of lanes, point the camera at the track, and start your race. The timer begins automatically when a car passes in front of the camera.

**Highlights:** Camera-based lap timing, Automatic start detection, Configurable number of lanes, Easy setup for races, Designed for Mini4wd

**In-app purchases:** none


### LapSnap

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lapsnap/id1571767638)

Analyze your race track performance with detailed lap data. Visualize your lines, compare laps, and identify areas for improvement. Track your progress with leaderboards and save vehicle setups for future sessions.

**Highlights:** Visualize lap lines and analyze performance, Compare laps with best or others, Access historical sessions and laps, Leaderboards for track comparison, Save vehicle setup configurations, Create an 'Ultimate Lap' from best sectors

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly All Access | $9.99 | per month |
| Promo Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Annual Black Friday deal | $49.99 | per year |
| Annual All Access | $99.99 | per year |
| Promo Annual | $99.99 | per year |
| 1 Day Pass | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mini4 Lap Timer free?

Mini4 Lap Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is LapSnap free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Mini4 Lap Timer or LapSnap?

LapSnap is rated higher. Mini4 Lap Timer averages 4.7 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while LapSnap averages 4.8 from 241 ratings.

### Do Mini4 Lap Timer or LapSnap have ads?

LapSnap shows ads; Mini4 Lap Timer does not.

### Which is updated more often, Mini4 Lap Timer or LapSnap?

Mini4 Lap Timer ships an update every 2 months, and LapSnap fortnightly. Most recently, Mini4 Lap Timer was updated on October 11, 2026 and LapSnap on October 13, 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.*