CoachWATCH vs Lapper
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
CoachWATCH
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Finally it's here, the renewed coachWATCH and it's not just NEW. We have taken a good look at the appearance of the app and also left out some functionalities. On the other hand, functionalities improved or added. With the coachWATCH clocking times is much easier to compare or analyze times afterwards. In the PRO version it is even possible to store the times of workouts in Dropbox or iCloud (future release). The data can also be sent to the athlete via email. In order to make coachWATCH even more accessible, this version can even be used on the iPhone where a linked Apple Watch can be used as a trigger. In short, the must-have stopwatch! WHAT CAN YOU DO WITH THE FREE VERSION? • full stopwatch • creating up to 5 athletes • use of a maximum of 2 workout templates • use of up to 10 training sets • creating up to 2 venues WHAT CAN YOU DO WITH THE PRO VERSION? • full stopwatch • unlimited creation of athletes • create unlimited workout templates • unlimited creation of training sets • create unlimited venues • use of BIG SCREEN (Multi-Touch, zoom in or out) • saving training sets, sharing via email • several athletes start simultaneously • compare different athletes with each other • auto start function with countdown timer FUTURE RELEASE • saving training sets in Dropbox and iCloud MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS & CONDITIONS • iPad, iPhone or an iPod Touch with at least iOS 9.1 If you are purchasing the PRO subscription you will agree to buy a yearly auto-renewing coachWATCH Pro Subscription that includes the ability the before mentioned PRO features for the period of a year. The yearly fee for the PRO subscription will be charged via your iTunes Account and will automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period Your iTunes Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the first year, and will have the same price as the original pro subscription on renewal and repeats yearly. Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription to that publication, where applicable. The latest terms of use and privacy policy can be found at http://www.coachSUITE.nl/coachwatch/legal
Lapper
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Lapper turns your iPhone or iPad into a smart lap timer and real-time audio assistant for all lap-based sports. Whether you're driving, cycling, skating, or running laps, Lapper gives you detailed insights without the need for extra hardware. No complicated setup. No external sensors. Just press start and move. Lapper takes care of the rest—lap detection, timing, audio messages, and data sync happen automatically. - Just drop a start/finish point on the map and begin your session. Lapper automatically detects every lap using GPS with high precision. Under optimal conditions, lap timing is near-perfect. Even with weaker signals, accuracy stays within ±1s. - Get voice feedback in your ears, lap after lap. Choose what type of message to receive—lap time, performance progression, or best lap—and adjust message length for better focus. Stay in your zone while staying informed. - Coach Mode lets you connect live with your coach, spotter, or teammate. Talk in real time and share full session data instantly, over Bluetooth or the internet. It’s like having a pit wall in your pocket. - After your session, review detailed performance data. Compare lap times, progression, and performance deltas. Replay your route from above with satellite view and understand exactly where you gained or lost time. - Lapper also detects performance trends. Whether you're improving, plateauing, or regressing, you’ll see the trend per lap, per session, and across tracks. These trends help you adapt your training and recognize breakthroughs. - Save your tracks and sessions for any sport. Lapper remembers your favorite layouts and lets you build your personal track library, whether you're on a racing circuit, a velodrome, or a loop in the park. Built for iOS and iPadOS, Lapper takes advantage of all Apple technologies and sensors, with no extra dongles, beacons, or wearables needed. Just mount your phone and go. Train smarter. Get faster. One lap at a time. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy policy: https://lapperapp.com/legal/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: CoachWATCH at 4 against Lapper's 2. CoachWATCH also leads on iOS requirement (9.1 vs 16.6). On price, update cadence, 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. CoachWATCH sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $19.99 per year and Lapper sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
CoachWATCH ships an update every 6 months, Lapper every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | CoachWATCH | Lapper |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months — better | Every 7 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 9.1 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 22 MB | 43 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Studio2 Communications B.V. | Longwave Studio |
In-app purchases
CoachWATCH
- 1 year PRO subscription$19.991 Year
Lapper
- Coach Mode Monthly7 Days trial$6.991 Month
- Coach Mode Yearly7 Days trial$44.991 Year









