Mini4 Lap Timer vs Club Laps
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Mini4 Lap Timer
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.
- Camera-based lap timing
- Automatic start detection
- Configurable number of lanes
- Easy setup for races
- Designed for Mini4wd
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This is lap timer for Mini4wd what use iPhone's camera. [Usage] 1. Select the number of lanes to time. 2. Point lanes of the course with camera from above. And show mini4wd as large as possible. 3. Tap the [I'm Ready!] button. 4. Run your mini4wd on the course. 5. Auto start to time when the mini4wd passes through the in front of camera.
Club Laps
This app uses your device's camera to automatically time laps for various racing and training activities. It requires no additional hardware, offering detailed analytics and session history for performance tracking.
- Camera-based lap detection
- No hardware required
- Detailed lap analytics
- Session history and export
- Multiple drivers and cars
- Track management with GPS
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CAMERA-BASED LAP TIMING — NO HARDWARE REQUIRED Club Laps turns your iPhone or iPad into a simple, reliable free lap counter for RC racing. No transponders. No sensors. Just point your camera at the start/finish line and race. IMPORTANT: • Club Laps currently times **one vehicle at a time** (single-lane timing). Multi-car support may come in a future update. PERFECT FOR: • RC Car Racing (1:10, 1:8, all scales) • 1/28 scale racing (Mini-Z style), and other mini classes • RC Truck Racing • FPV drone racing (lap timing for practice) • Slot Cars • Go-Kart Practice • Running Track Workouts • Cycling Training • Any lap-based timing HOW IT WORKS: 1. Place your phone with a view of the start/finish line 2. Calibrate the detection zone (takes seconds) 3. Start racing - laps are timed automatically 4. Review your times, find your best lap KEY FEATURES: Camera-Based Detection - No expensive transponders needed - Works in any lighting condition - Adjustable sensitivity Detailed Analytics - Best lap tracking - Average lap times - Consistency scoring - Session history Organize Your Racing - Multiple drivers - Multiple cars with setups - Multiple tracks & layouts - Track your progression Real-Time Feedback - Voice announcements - Haptic feedback - Sound effects - Live lap display Track Management - Add unlimited tracks - GPS location support - Multiple layouts per track - Track photos & notes Complete History - All sessions saved - Export your data - Compare performances - Track improvements MADE FOR RACERS: Built by an RC enthusiast who got tired of expensive timing systems. Club Laps brings professional lap timing to everyone with an iPhone. Whether you're practicing at your local track or running sessions in your backyard, Club Laps has you covered. NO SUBSCRIPTIONS • NO ADS • NO DATA COLLECTION Just pure, honest lap timing that works. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS: • iOS 18.0 or later • iPhone or iPad with camera • Works best with stable device placement
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Club Laps at weekly against Mini4 Lap Timer's every 2 months. Club Laps also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and review sentiment (100% vs 79%). Mini4 Lap Timer's advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 vs 18.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Club Laps holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 16 and 17 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 79% of Mini4 Lap Timer's written reviews are positive against 100% of Club Laps's.
Mini4 Lap Timer ships an update every 2 months, Club Laps weekly. Both last shipped on October 11, 2026.
| Parameter | Mini4 Lap Timer | Club Laps |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (16 ratings) | 5.0 (17 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 79.2% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 16 | 17 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 40 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ryuta Kibe | Vincent Crossley |
Customer experience
Mini4 Lap Timer
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In-app purchases
Mini4 Lap Timer
No in-app purchases
Club Laps
No in-app purchases
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