Comparison

GNSS Circuit Logger vs Trakio

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

Head to head
About

GNSS Circuit Logger

This application functions as a lap timer for circuit driving, utilizing GNSS technology. It supports various BLE devices for data logging and offers CSV, NMEA, and GPX output formats for lap times.

Highlights
  • GNSS lap timer for circuit driving
  • BLE device compatibility (LNS and QSTARZ protocols)
  • CSV, NMEA, GPX lap time output
  • Data logging for circuit racing
Features
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It’s a lap timer app for circuit driving that uses GNSS. Compatible with BLE devices (GL-770) that support the LNS protocol  and BLE devices (BL-1000GT, BL-818GT, BL-1000ST) that support the QSTARZ protocol. CSV NMEA GPX output function for lap time.

About

Trakio

Features
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Trakio — GPS Lap Timer for Track Days Trakio is a focused lap timing app built for drivers who want clean data and zero distraction on track day. Open the app, select your circuit, and drive — Trakio handles the rest. Pre-Session Checklist Before you head out, Trakio confirms you're ready: GPS signal strength, battery level, and start/finish line configuration. No surprises on your out lap. Auto Circuit Detection Trakio uses your location to automatically identify your nearest circuit and pre-select it for you. Check the weather conditions and wind at the track, then name your session and go. GPS Lap Timing Laps are timed automatically as you cross the start/finish line — no buttons to press while driving. Run it on your iPhone's GPS, or pair a Bluetooth receiver for a faster, sharper data stream. External GPS Support Connect a Qstarz BL-1000GT / BL-818GT or a RaceBox Mini, Mini S or Micro, and Trakio times your laps from a 10-25Hz stream instead of the roughly 1Hz your phone provides. Crossings land where you actually crossed and sector splits hold up. Circuits Around the World Search in English or Japanese, filter by country, sort by what's nearest, and star the ones you run most. Every circuit is drawn with its real outline, so you know a track by its shape. Session Analytics After each session, dive into your data: - Best lap time - Top speed - Lap consistency score - Theoretical best lap (your best sectors combined) - Lap delta trend — see if you were improving or fading - Full lap-by-lap breakdown with gap to your best GPS Trace on Satellite Map Each session shows your smoothed GPS line overlaid on a satellite map of the circuit, with start/finish and sector lines marked. Session History Your session history is stored on-device. Search and filter by all sessions, recent, or your best runs. Rename sessions, log your car, add notes, and track your progress across every visit to every circuit. Global Leaderboard Optional, and entirely up to you. Post a lap to the leaderboard for a circuit and see where it lands against other drivers. Nothing is published unless you choose to share it. Share Your Results Share your session highlights as an Instagram Story — choose a template, add a background photo, and post your best lap straight from the app. Trakio Pro Trakio is free to try with 3 saved sessions. Trakio Pro unlocks unlimited saved sessions, PDF lap time sheets, and CSV lap exports. Available as a yearly auto-renewing subscription or a one-time lifetime purchase. The yearly plan renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before renewal, and is managed in your App Store account. Payment is charged to your Apple Account. Designed for the Track - Dark mode for early morning sessions - Available in English and Japanese - No account required — sessions, laps and notes stay on your device. Only a leaderboard time you choose to share leaves it. Circuit outlines are derived from OpenStreetMap data, © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

GNSS Circuit Logger4 screens
Trakio4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: GNSS Circuit Logger at none against Trakio's 2. GNSS Circuit Logger also leads on iOS requirement (10.3 vs 15.1). Trakio's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence 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. Trakio sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per year. GNSS Circuit Logger asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GNSS Circuit Logger ships an update every 11 days, Trakio every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 5 level
GNSS Circuit Logger versus Trakio: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGNSS Circuit LoggerTrakio
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews77.8% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 11 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS10.3 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB54 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYuji Kandakevin timsiline

In-app purchases

None

GNSS Circuit Logger

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Trakio

Subscriptions1
  • Trakio Pro Yearly$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • Trakio Pro Lifetime$29.99

Questions

Is GNSS Circuit Logger free?
GNSS Circuit Logger is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Trakio free?
Trakio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do GNSS Circuit Logger or Trakio have ads?
GNSS Circuit Logger shows ads; Trakio does not.
Which is updated more often, GNSS Circuit Logger or Trakio?
GNSS Circuit Logger ships an update every 11 days, and Trakio every 2 weeks. Most recently, GNSS Circuit Logger was updated on October 2, 2026 and Trakio on October 28, 2026.

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