Comparison

Race Buddy vs Pole Lap Logger

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

Head to head
About

Race Buddy

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
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For track day drivers, drag strip racers and tuners. Pair RaceBuddy ONE, RaceBox, Dragy or RaceHF — measure 0-60 mph, quarter mile, sector times, lap deltas, and real-world horsepower in one app. Used at 1,000+ sanctioned tracks worldwide by track day enthusiasts, autocross drivers, drag strip racers, motorcycle riders and performance tuners. Designed for closed-course use only — sanctioned circuits, drag strips, autocross courses. Not for road or street use. POWER & TORQUE — REAL-WORLD DYNO • Measure horsepower and torque from a single clean GPS pull • Smart Garage AI fills drivetrain, weight, gear ratios and frontal area • Compare power gains across mods, tunes and fuel • No chassis dyno needed LAP TIMER & TRACK DAY COMPANION • Professional GPS lap timing with sector splits • Automatic circuit detection at 1,000+ tracks worldwide • Live delta timing — real-time lap improvements • Ideal lap calculation from your best sectors • Track maps with racing line analysis • Compare laps against your best or any public Leaderboard lap DRAG STRIP & ACCELERATION • 0-60 mph, 0-100 km/h, 1/8 mile, 1/4 mile, 1/2 mile times • Predicted 1/4 mile ET — projected time live, mid-run • 60-foot rollout, slope correction, density altitude compensation • DIFF time vs your selected reference run • Compare runs side-by-side • Rolling acceleration from any speed • Braking performance measurement • Real-time speed display up to 25 Hz GPS accuracy • G-force meter for launch and braking analysis VIDEO & DATA OVERLAY • HD recording with synchronized telemetry • Green screen export for post-production • Overlay onto your existing video — Drag & Laptimer • Custom overlay layouts (PRO) • Up to 4K resolution and portrait orientation (PRO) • Picture-in-picture track map • Speed, G-forces, lap times, temperatures, RPM-derived data • Story and Post cards for Instagram and TikTok ADVANCED TELEMETRY & ANALYSIS • Density altitude for accurate tuning • Weather and temperature tracking • Detailed session history and statistics • VBO and CSV export • Telemetry import from other devices VEHICLE MANAGEMENT • Rich car profiles with variant data • AI fills unknown specs (gears, weights, drivetrain, more) • DCT, CVT, manual and automatic transmissions supported • Track multiple vehicles with per-car performance history • Power-to-weight calculations SUPPORTED GPS DEVICES (Bluetooth pairing required) • RaceBuddy ONE — connect and use for free • Dragy, Dragy Pro • RaceBox Mini, Mini S, Micro • RaceBox.cc • RaceHF External GPS device required. The phone's GPS is not supported — accurate timing needs a high-frequency, low-latency receiver. WHAT'S FREE vs PRO Free: connect RaceBuddy ONE, full lap timing, full drag timing (0-100, 1/4 mile, 60-foot, etc.), session history, VBO export, 1080p landscape video overlay export. PRO unlocks: connect any third-party GPS device, Power & Torque measurement, DIFF time, Compare Runs, Compare Laps, custom branding, custom overlay layouts, 2K and 4K export, portrait orientation, Picture-in-Picture, front-camera dual recording, custom track creation, premium support. PRO is available Monthly, Yearly (with 7-day free trial), or as a one-time Lifetime purchase. PERFECT FOR • Track day enthusiasts • Autocross and time attack drivers • Drag strip racers • Performance tuners and dyno operators • Driving instructors and students • Motorcycle riders Disclaimer: For closed-course and track use only. Always prioritize safety. Not intended for street racing or high-risk driving. Drive responsibly and obey all traffic laws. RaceBuddy uses Apple's standard EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Pole Lap Logger

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The lap you drove, read back to you. Pole Lap Logger records lap times, sector times, speed, G and your GPS line, then replays the whole lap on a map so you can see exactly where the time went. RECORDING • The phone you already have is enough to record a session — mount it with a clear view of the sky and its built-in GPS does the work. • For higher precision, pair a supported Bluetooth LE GPS receiver. It samples far more often than a phone, which sharpens lap and sector times. • Start/finish and sector lines are detected automatically as you cross them. Built-in layouts carry pit lines as well, so out laps and in laps stay separate and never spoil a best time. • Landscape or portrait, whichever way you mount the phone. ANALYSIS • Replay any lap on a satellite map and watch it trace the line you actually drove. Follow it flat in 2D, or tilt the camera to sit behind you. • Compare two laps at once. The delta builds and falls as they run, so you can see which corner gave the time away, and how much. • Plot speed, longitudinal G and lateral G against time or distance — or sync the two laps by position instead of time. • Enter your gearing — gear ratios, final drive and rev limit — and the map annotates each corner with the gear and engine speed, with rev-limit lines drawn on the graph. • A G meter with a trail shows how the load moved through the corner. • Your personal circuit best — the fastest you have driven there across every session saved on the device — is highlighted so you always have something to chase. You can also pin one earlier session and measure against that instead. CIRCUITS • Built-in layouts arrive with their start/finish, sector and pit lines already placed. • Anything not included, you draw yourself in a few minutes. Drop the lines on a satellite map and your circuit behaves exactly like a built-in one. • Just cruising? Record without a circuit and keep the trace anyway. YOUR DATA STAYS YOURS • Sessions are stored on the device. There is no account and no sign-in. • Export any session as GPX, CSV or NMEA and take it wherever you like. • Import files shared with you and open them in the app. • No advertising of any kind. FREE AND PREMIUM Recording, playback, comparison, graphs, the circuit editor and export are never limited. The free version keeps two saved sessions on the device. Premium removes that cap. Today that is its only effect; features added in future updates may be part of Premium. Premium is available as a monthly or yearly subscription, or as a one-time purchase that never expires. Prices are set per region and shown on this page and in the app. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel them in your Apple Account settings. Purchases are tied to the App Store account used to make them. BEFORE YOU START • Lap times and telemetry come from GPS. Accuracy depends on the receiver, the device and the conditions, and this app is not an official timing device. • Use it on closed courses, keep your eyes on the track and never operate the app while driving. • Do not rely on any figure it shows for decisions that affect your safety. Terms of Use: https://polelaplogger.com/terms/ Privacy Policy: https://polelaplogger.com/privacy

Screenshots

Race Buddy4 screens
Pole Lap Logger4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Pole Lap Logger at every 3 days against Race Buddy's every 3 weeks. Pole Lap Logger also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Race Buddy sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Pole Lap Logger sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Race Buddy ships an update every 3 weeks, Pole Lap Logger every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Race Buddy versus Pole Lap Logger: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRace BuddyPole Lap Logger
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (12 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews42.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings12 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size127 MB54 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperImperioTasuku Endo

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Race Buddy

Subscriptions6
  • RaceBuddy Pro Monthly$1.991 Month
  • RaceBuddy Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Drag & Laptimer PRO Monthly$6.991 Month
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  • RaceBuddy Pro Annually$8.991 Year
  • RaceBuddy Pro Yearly7 Days trial$19.991 Year
  • Drag & Laptimer PRO Yearly7 Days trial$49.991 Year
One-time4
  • Custom branding$2.99
  • External GPS$9.99
  • RaceBuddy Lifetime PRO$29.99
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  • Lifetime PRO$89.99
3 purchases

Pole Lap Logger

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly$1.491 Month
  • Premium Yearly$2.991 Year
One-time1
  • Premium Lifetime$19.99

Questions

Is Race Buddy free?
Race Buddy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pole Lap Logger free?
Pole Lap Logger is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Race Buddy or Pole Lap Logger have ads?
Neither Race Buddy nor Pole Lap Logger shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Race Buddy or Pole Lap Logger?
Race Buddy ships an update every 3 weeks, and Pole Lap Logger every 3 days. Most recently, Race Buddy was updated on October 13, 2026 and Pole Lap Logger on October 8, 2026.

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