# Race Buddy vs Track Attack! Lap timer & maps

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Track Attack! Lap timer & maps at 98% against Race Buddy's 43%. Track Attack! Lap timer & maps also leads on rating (4.9 vs 3.7) and ratings volume (147 vs 12). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Race Buddy sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Track Attack! Lap timer & maps sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Track Attack! Lap timer & maps holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Track Attack! Lap timer & maps has 147 ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 43% of Race Buddy's written reviews are positive against 98% of Track Attack! Lap timer & maps's.

Race Buddy ships an update every 3 weeks, Track Attack! Lap timer & maps fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Race Buddy | Track Attack! Lap timer & maps |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/race-buddy-lap-and-drag-timer/id1440030429/reviews) | **[4.9 (147 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/track-attack-lap-timer-and-maps/id1557802135/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 12 | **147** |
| Positive reviews | 42.9% of reviews | **98.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 131 MB | 35 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Imperio](https://appshunter.io/developer/521569345) | [Velocity Labs LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1557802137) |

## What reviewers say

### Race Buddy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/race-buddy-lap-and-drag-timer/id1440030429)

This app transforms your device into a professional racing performance analyzer. It offers GPS lap timing, drag racing measurements, and video data overlay for automotive enthusiasts. Track your performance, compare with others globally, and analyze your runs with detailed telemetry.

**Highlights:** Drag racing and acceleration testing, GPS lap timing with sector splits, Video recording with telemetry overlay, Density altitude calculations, Online leaderboards and community, Vehicle management profiles

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| RaceBuddy Pro Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| RaceBuddy Pro Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Drag & Laptimer PRO Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| RaceBuddy Pro Annually | $8.99 | per year |
| RaceBuddy Pro Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Drag & Laptimer PRO Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| Custom branding | $2.99 | one-time |
| External GPS | $9.99 | one-time |
| RaceBuddy Lifetime PRO | $29.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime PRO | $89.99 | one-time |


### Track Attack! Lap timer & maps

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/track-attack-lap-timer-and-maps/id1557802135)

Record your drives with video and GPS data. Plan routes with unlimited waypoints and navigate with live weather. For track use, it offers accurate lap timing and performance analysis. Supports dual-camera recording and customizable data overlays.

**Highlights:** Lap timer with delta bars, Route planning with unlimited waypoints, Dual-camera picture-in-picture video recording, Customizable video overlays, OBD, GPS, and heart rate sensor support, Shareable routes and data

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Track Attack Pro (1 month) | $12.99 | per month |
| Track Attack Pro (1 year) | $59.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Extremely user-friendly interface and easy setup
- 🎥 High-quality video recording with customizable overlays
- 📊 Comprehensive telemetry data and lap timing accuracy
- 🔗 Seamless OBD2 device connectivity via Bluetooth
- 💰 Free base version with optional paid features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💳 Subscription required for full functionality
- 📱 Landscape-only mode limits accessibility
- 🎨 Limited customization for visual elements (logo, dial styles)
- 🔌 Occasional Bluetooth connectivity issues with some OBD devices
- 📺 Logo placement takes up significant screen space

**Reported bugs**

- OBDlink MX+ device not appearing in OBD device list
- Bluetooth connectivity issues with certain OBD readers
- CarPlay interference with latest iPhone updates

**Requested features**

- External video import capability
- Simulated braking data from G-force sensors
- Lap splits functionality
- Leaderboard feature for shared routes with friends
- Portrait/vertical mode support


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Race Buddy free?

Race Buddy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Track Attack! Lap timer & maps free?

Track Attack! Lap timer & maps is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Race Buddy or Track Attack! Lap timer & maps?

Track Attack! Lap timer & maps is rated higher. Race Buddy averages 3.7 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while Track Attack! Lap timer & maps averages 4.9 from 147 ratings.

### Do Race Buddy or Track Attack! Lap timer & maps have ads?

Neither Race Buddy nor Track Attack! Lap timer & maps shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Race Buddy or Track Attack! Lap timer & maps?

Race Buddy ships an update every 3 weeks, and Track Attack! Lap timer & maps fortnightly. Most recently, Race Buddy was updated on October 25, 2026 and Track Attack! Lap timer & maps on October 23, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*