Comparison

Re vs LapLync

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

Head to head
About

Re

Features
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"Re: Watch" is a stopwatch application specialized for recording time. Major features You can record the lap time, the number of laps, and the split time, and display the time as well as the time. You can resume the recording once it has ended. The stop time can be displayed. The number of laps and lap time will be announced by voice. It is not necessary to keep the app running while measuring. Even if it is terminated, even if the power of the terminal is turned off, the application is restarted and the time measurement continues. When you turn on the recording of location information, it records the time and approximate location of all operations, so it is also possible to keep a record of when and where you were. The recorded locations can be checked by switching to the map display. A history of measurement results remains (sign-in required) While measuring, you can log laps, pause, resume, and stop right from the Lock Screen without unlocking your device (requires iOS 17 or later). ※ When location recording is turned on, the app captures your location only at the moment you perform an action such as Start, Lap, or Stop. It no longer tracks your location continuously in the background.

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LapLync

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One stopwatch, shared by every device in the room. Whether you're timing sprint drills on the sideline, running a swim meet, coordinating several stations along a course, or keeping a presentation or exam on one clock, LapLync starts every device together — side by side or in another country — and keeps them in sync even when the connection drops. FOR COACHES AND TRAINERS Hand athletes their phones, share a 6-character room code (or let them scan your QR), and tap Start. The 3-2-1 countdown appears on every screen at the same time. Anyone in the room can record a lap, and laps and splits show up on every device — no extra hardware, no manual data entry. FOR COMPETITION TIMEKEEPERS AND OFFICIALS Assign a device to each judge station or timing post and create a room. Every device stays in sync whether they share the venue Wi-Fi or each use their own mobile data. Clocks are aligned to Apple's time servers (NTP); devices typically agree to within a few tens of milliseconds — about ±50 ms, depending on the network. KEEPS RUNNING WHEN THE CONNECTION DROPS LapLync switches connections automatically so timing keeps going: • Bluetooth + Wi-Fi: used first when devices are close together • Internet: used automatically when devices are on different networks — even in different cities or countries • Independent mode: if all connectivity fails, each device keeps running from its NTP anchor — recordings merge automatically when the connection restores A brief "Reconnecting…" banner appears while the stopwatch keeps running. LapLync reconnects over the internet on its own, or you can tap Reconnect to retry right away. NO ACCOUNT REQUIRED Create a room and share the 6-character code by voice, chat, or QR scan. Participants join in seconds. No sign-up, no password, no email address. When the session ends, the room disappears. UNDO OR DELETE A LAP Recorded the wrong lap? Tap Undo right after it's logged (can be turned off in Settings), or long-press any lap — or swipe in the full lap list — to delete it. The host can delete any lap; participants can delete their own. Deletions sync to every device. HANDS-FREE LAP RECORDING Record laps without touching the screen: the volume buttons, a Bluetooth shutter remote, or a keyboard/page-turner remote. Optional and off by default — turn it on in Settings. LIVE ACTIVITY Watch the running stopwatch right on your Lock Screen and in the Dynamic Island. Optional — turn it off anytime in Settings. WHAT'S INCLUDED Free • Rooms with 2 devices — you and one more • Join any room as a participant, as often as you like • Synchronized start, lap recording, and split times • Full connectivity: local Bluetooth/Wi-Fi, internet relay, and automatic fallback • Your 3 most recent sessions, saved locally LapLync Pro — a one-time in-app purchase • Rooms with up to 8 devices • CSV export — share via AirDrop, Mail, or any app • Unlimited session history, saved locally Only the person who creates the room needs Pro. Joining is always included — hand a phone to anyone and they can take part. No subscription, no ads, no account. PRIVACY FIRST LapLync uses only your device UUID and device name — to identify and label your device within a room. They are kept in temporary session state while the room is active and deleted when the session ends. No location data, no contacts, no tracking, no account. Requires iOS 17 or later.

Screenshots

Re3 screens
LapLync4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Re at none against LapLync's 1. Re also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). LapLync's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 12 months). On price, ads 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. LapLync sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Re asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Re ships an update every 12 months, LapLync every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
Re versus LapLync: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterReLapLync
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 12 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size39 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developeryoshikazu amemotoJUKI JUNG

In-app purchases

None

Re

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

LapLync

One-time1
  • LapLync Pro$5.99

Questions

Is Re free?
Re is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is LapLync free?
LapLync is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Re or LapLync have ads?
Neither Re nor LapLync shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Re or LapLync?
Re ships an update every 12 months, and LapLync every 3 weeks. Most recently, Re was updated on October 6, 2026 and LapLync on October 25, 2026.

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