Comparison

MySpotter vs GPS Lap Timer

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

Head to head
About

MySpotter

This app provides real-time racing data, including lap times and competitor performance. Analyze your track performance, compare with rivals, and strategically plan your races. Compatible with motor racing events like go-karting and car racing.

Highlights
  • Real-time lap time visualization
  • Competitor lap time comparison
  • Track performance analysis
  • Race strategy planning
  • Connect remotely as a spotter
  • Race and qualifying modes
Features
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MySpotter® Racing App* MySpotter® is a live timing app that provides you real time information, not only of your laptimes, but your direct competitor´s, while you are on track racing. Helps you improve at each single lap and strategically plan your race The app can be used on motor racing (go-kart, cars, motorbikes, etc) *MySpotter® will provide* • Visualization of your lap times, real time • Analyse your track performance, comparing your last lap with your best lap • Compare the lap time delta between you and your direct competition • Remotely connect on races and also support racers/teams as a spotter, on sprint or endurance races *MODO RACE* 01 - Current position 02 - Elapsed lap time (real time) 03 - Laps completed 04 - Upward arrow: your current lap time is worse than your previous lap. Downward arrow: your current lap time is better than your previous lap 05 - Current lap time 06 - Variance between your current lap time and your best lap time 07 - Time difference between you and the kart ahead (does not consider backmarkers) 08 - Kart ahead number 09 - Indicative arrows. Red arrows: your direct competitor (ahead or behind you) was quicker than you, on the last lap. Green arrows: you were quicker than your direct competitor (ahead or behind you), on the last lap 10 - Your kart number 11 - Time difference between you and the kart behind (does not consider backmarkers) 12 - Kart behind number *MODO QUALIFY* 01 - Current grid position according to your best lap 02 - Qualify session time elapsed 03 - Laps completed 04 - Current lap time 05 - Variance between your best lap time and the pole position lap time O MySpotter® é compatível com pistas que utilizam os systemas MyLaps® e Racemonitor® Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://myspotter.app/mys_termos.pdf For more information reach out to us on Facebook, Instagram or e-mail suport@myspotter.app https://www.facebook.com/Myspotterracing/ https://www.instagram.com/myspotter_racing/

About

GPS Lap Timer

Accurately measure lap and sector times for race tracks using your iPhone's GPS. This app employs proprietary algorithms for precise timing without external receivers. It saves approximately 10,000 laps and supports numerous circuits worldwide.

Highlights
  • Accurate lap and sector timing
  • Uses iPhone GPS
  • Proprietary measurement algorithms
  • Saves up to 10,000 laps
  • Supports numerous global circuits
  • Stand-by mode for pocket use
Features
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• "GPS Lap Timer" is a lap timer app for racing circuits that utilizes the iPhone's GPS function. • Easily and accurately measure lap times and sector times using only your iPhone. No external GPS receiver is required. • The accuracy of a GPS lap timer is not determined solely by the GPS update frequency. This app achieves highly accurate lap time measurement through its unique measurement logic. • Approximately 10,000 measured lap times are saved and can be viewed and shared. • Enjoy a fulfilling racing life with this app! (How to use) Please see "https://gpslaptimer.blogspot.com/2026/08/gps-lap-timer-free-ios-app.html”. You can also access it from “Settings” → “User Guide” in the app. (Measurable circuits) Planned to be added. Please let us know if you have any requests. Please also report any bugs or issues. (Australia) Sydney Motorsport Park (Brabham, Gardner GP, Druitt North) Sydney Motorsport Park Amaroo South (Canada) Calabogie Motorsports Park CTMP Driver Development Track CTMP Grand Prix Track CTMP Karting Track (CCW) CTMP Karting Track (CW) Toronto Motorsports Park (CCW) Toronto Motorsports Park (CW) (France) Circuit Paul Ricard (Gernany) Nürburgring Nordschleife Nürburgring Nordschleife (BTG) (Japan) Please see “https://gpslaptimer.blogspot.com/2026/08/list-of-japanese-circuits.html”. (Malaysia) Sepang International Circuit (Taiwan) Lihpao G2 Circuit (Thailand) Chang International Circuit (United Kingdom) Oulton Park Circuit Silverstone International Circuit Silverstone Grand Prix Circuit Silverstone Stowe Circuit Silverstone National Circuit Donington Park Circuit Brands Hatch GP Circuit Brands Hatch Indy Circuit (United States) Blackhawk Farms Raceway BRP Kart CCW1 BRP Kart CW1 BRP Race CCW1 BRP Race CW1 BRP Race CCW2 BRP Race CW2 BRP The Circuit CCW (Buttonwillow Raceway Park) BRP The Circuit CW (Buttonwillow Raceway Park) Laguna Seca Road America Sebring Raceway GP Road Course Sonoma Raceway Summit Point Motorsports Park (Main) Summit Point (Jefferson Circuit CCW) Summit Point (Shenandoah Circuit CCW) VIR Grand∙Full Course VIR North Course VIR South Course VIR Patriot Course Waterford Hills Road Racing The developer assumes no responsibility for any accident, violation, loss or claims by third parties which may arise from the use of this app. Terms of Use: This application is provided under the Apple Standard End User License Agreement (EULA). https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

MySpotter4 screens
GPS Lap Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: MySpotter at none against GPS Lap Timer's shown. MySpotter also leads on review sentiment (92% vs 62%). GPS Lap Timer's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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

Both are free to download. MySpotter sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per 3 months and GPS Lap Timer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 3 months. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MySpotter ships an update every 3 weeks, GPS Lap Timer every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 5 level
MySpotter versus GPS Lap Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMySpotterGPS Lap Timer
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews91.7% of reviews — better61.9% of reviews
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 6 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size65 MB8 MB
Age rating+44+
DeveloperAlex Madueno Del CampoTakao Ichimura

Customer experience

MySpotter

Written reviews12 reviews
Positive91.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative8.3%

GPS Lap Timer

Written reviews21 reviews
Positive61.9%
Neutral19.0%
Negative19.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

MySpotter

Subscriptions3
  • Quarterly provides 3.$14.993 Months
  • Semiannual Plan.$24.996 Months
  • Annual Plan.$41.991 Year
3 purchases

GPS Lap Timer

Subscriptions2
  • Unlimited Measurements$3.993 Months
  • Unlimited Measurements$5.991 Year
One-time1
  • Unlimited measurements$9.99

Questions

Is MySpotter free?
MySpotter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is GPS Lap Timer free?
GPS Lap Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do MySpotter or GPS Lap Timer have ads?
GPS Lap Timer shows ads; MySpotter does not.
Which is updated more often, MySpotter or GPS Lap Timer?
MySpotter ships an update every 3 weeks, and GPS Lap Timer every 6 days. Most recently, MySpotter was updated on October 5, 2026 and GPS Lap Timer on October 16, 2026.

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