Comparison

Racing Rant vs Launch Racing

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Racing Rant

Features
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Fearless, intelligent & provocative commentary on & analysis of Thoroughbred Horse Racing Punters Show's Glenn Pollett and Marc Lambourne provided six years of sophisticated yet streetwise insight into the Australian horse racing landscape, often with a light touch. They now combine the perfect blend of wit and wisdom at RacingRant. At RacingRant they are joined by "Gordo", making his debut media appearance, and providing more of an off-course perspective. Glenn and Marc first crossed paths in the once frenetic betting rings on Sydney’s racecourses in the early 1980s. Both eager inductees to the mysteries of the Turf, they carved out careers in wagering on Thoroughbreds, as bookmakers, professional punters and keen analysts. They each bring three and a half decades of racecourse wisdom to the panel, and specialise in Sydney Metropolitan and Provincial Horse Racing. Gordo was a self-confessed “mug” punter who dreamed of living off the punt. He cultivated the respected nous of esteemed pro-punters and lifted himself up by his bootstraps to become a player with a future. His story is a testament to the ethos behind RacingRant. Educate thyself and Win! Glenn discovered, after a meteoric rise into the firmament of Sydney’s professional punters, that firstly, hard work lay ahead of him and secondly, he needed an edge. He found that edge in the mounting yard, learning that his study of racehorse form could be neatly complemented by a clever assessment of the horse’s physical condition. Glenn’s form and condition insights comprise the now famous “Mounting Yard Mail” (MYM), available via SMS direct from the mounting yard. Marc was targeted early on as protégé material, firstly by esteemed bookmaker/punter Tom Moore, then rails trailblazer Peter Todd. He sat at the feet of these form gurus, and determined to explore every nuance the racehorse form game had to offer. Marc has been providing his insightful assessments to most of the key players on the Sydney wagering landscape as well as trading upon them himself since 1987. He believes strongly in the dissemination of information and ideas, and has become renowned for his “Pearls of Wisdom”.

About

Launch Racing

Get expert horse racing tips and staking insights to maximize your winnings. This app offers daily plays, futures, and pre/post-race comments based on 25 years of wagering experience. Enjoy full transparency with a 9.2% ROI for 2024.

Highlights
  • Expert horse racing tips
  • Staking insights
  • Daily plays and futures
  • Pre and post-race comments
  • 25 years of wagering experience
  • Transparent tipping results (9.2% ROI for 2024)
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Features: • Expert horse racing tips with staking insights to maximise winning • No affiliate of any bookmaker. You can decide which app to bet with • Todays plays, futures and extras • Experience professional service with that will help your experience on the punt! • 25 years experience of horse wagering • Progressive tally on -/+ • Pre and post race comments We're provide full transparency on tipping results. Tracking since 2024. A paid subscription within the app is required to access this content. EULA: https://www.launchbet.com.au/EULA.html ROI Dashboard: https://www.launchbet.com.au/dashboard.php

Screenshots

Racing Rant3 screens
Launch Racing4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Racing Rant at Free against Launch Racing's $9.99. Racing Rant also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 17.6). Launch Racing's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3). On update cadence, ads and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Racing Rant is free to download; Launch Racing costs $9.99 up front. Racing Rant sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Launch Racing asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Racing Rant ships an update every 5 weeks, Launch Racing monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 5 level
Racing Rant versus Launch Racing: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRacing RantLaunch Racing
PriceFree — better$9.99
Positive reviews83.3% of reviews
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS11.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size87 MB9 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperMarc LambourneGUY ALBERT ORBELL

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Racing Rant

One-time3
  • 7 Days Silver Access$2.99
  • Upgrade Silver to Gold Access$10.99
  • 7 Days Gold Access$13.99
None

Launch Racing

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Racing Rant free?
Racing Rant is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Launch Racing free?
Launch Racing costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Racing Rant or Launch Racing have ads?
Neither Racing Rant nor Launch Racing shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Racing Rant or Launch Racing?
Racing Rant ships an update every 5 weeks, and Launch Racing monthly. Most recently, Racing Rant was updated on September 9, 2026 and Launch Racing on September 22, 2026.

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