# LapTrak vs Tailmates

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Tailmates at 100% against LapTrak's 33%. Tailmates also leads on price (Free vs $2.99) and rating (5.0 vs 2.4). LapTrak's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Tailmates is free to download; LapTrak costs $2.99 up front. LapTrak sells 8 one-off in-app purchases and Tailmates sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Tailmates holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 2 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of LapTrak's written reviews are positive against 100% of Tailmates's.

LapTrak ships an update monthly, Tailmates weekly. Both last shipped on October 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | LapTrak | Tailmates |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [2.4 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/laptrak/id1490108353/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tailmates/id6792886335/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **5** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 30 MB | 186 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Richard Levy](https://appshunter.io/developer/923424693) | [Tailmates, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/6792886337) |

## What reviewers say

### LapTrak

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/laptrak/id1490108353)

This app is a running activity tracker focused on speed, interval, and lap training. It offers detailed analysis of individual laps and runs, with customizable training programs and real-time feedback. Track your progress with GPS or manual input, and sync data with other fitness platforms.

**Highlights:** Manual and automatic lap tracking, Customizable interval training programs, Real-time interval and run stats, GPS and indoor tracking modes, HealthKit and Strava integration, Detailed post-run analysis, Cadence training aid

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tabata workout programme | $0.99 | one-time |
| Lap Repeats Programme | $1.99 | one-time |
| Pyramid Laps | $1.99 | one-time |
| Tempo run | $1.99 | one-time |
| Yasso 800s | $1.99 | one-time |
| Bluetooth Treadmill support | $1.99 | one-time |
| LapTrak programme bundle 1 | $4.99 | one-time |
| All programmes bundle | $6.99 | one-time |


### Tailmates

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tailmates/id6792886335)

Turn dog walks into a rewarding game for both you and your pet. Track routes, earn points, build streaks, and collect badges. It also offers a wellness longevity score for your dog based on activity and optional health data.

**Highlights:** GPS walk tracking, Points and streak system, Dog longevity score, Pack walk parties, Community feed and leagues, AI-powered photo suggestions, Optional lab-verified data integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tailmates+ | $4.99 | per month |
| Tailmates Silver | $24.99 | per month |
| Tailmates+ (Annual) | $39.99 | per year |
| Tailmates Silver | $249.00 | per year |
| 60 Scout credits | $9.99 | one-time |
| 150 Scout credits | $24.99 | one-time |
| 180 Scout credits | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is LapTrak free?

LapTrak costs $2.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Tailmates free?

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

### Which has better reviews, LapTrak or Tailmates?

Tailmates is rated higher. LapTrak averages 2.4 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Tailmates averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do LapTrak or Tailmates have ads?

Neither LapTrak nor Tailmates shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, LapTrak or Tailmates?

LapTrak ships an update monthly, and Tailmates weekly. Most recently, LapTrak was updated on October 3, 2026 and Tailmates on October 3, 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.*