Comparison

Car Timer vs LogBuddy

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

Head to head
About

Car Timer

Measure your vehicle's acceleration and top speed with precision. Supports various speed ranges, custom runs, and drag strip distances. Share your performance results with friends.

Highlights
  • 0-100km/h and 0-60mph timing
  • Top speed recording
  • Custom run timing
  • 1/4 and 1/8 mile (0-400m/0-200m) runs
  • Shareable results
  • Precise speed estimation techniques
Features
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Measure your vehicle's performance with acceleration tests, braking measurements, top speed tracking and drag race timing — all from your phone. Whether you're comparing modifications, testing different vehicles or simply satisfying your curiosity, Car Timer helps you record and analyze performance quickly and accurately. Features • Acceleration tests (0-50 km/h, 0-100 km/h, 0-30 mph, 0-60 mph and custom speed ranges) • Distance tests (200 m, 400 m, 800 m, 1/8 mile, 1/4 mile and custom distances) • Braking distance measurements • Top speed tracking • Performance history and result comparison • Share results with friends and fellow enthusiasts • Metric and imperial units • Dark mode and customization options Car Timer uses GPS-based speed measurements together with interpolation techniques to estimate results more accurately than raw GPS updates alone. Always obey local traffic laws, posted speed limits and road conditions. Perform testing only when it is safe and legal to do so. Questions, suggestions or bug reports? contact@codingfy.com

About

LogBuddy

Features
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LogBuddy – Log Your Logs! Turn an everyday activity into a fun social experience! LogBuddy helps you track bathroom habits, build streaks, and connect with friends in a unique and engaging way. DETAILED TRACKING Log your visits with comprehensive ratings – texture, size, satisfaction, star ratings, and custom tags like Morning, Post-Meal, or Emergency. Add captions and photos to remember each experience. STREAK SYSTEM Build daily streaks and never break them! Smart widgets for your home screen and lock screen show your current streak with color-coded urgency. Get timely reminders at 8pm if you haven't logged yet. SOCIAL FEATURES Add friends, view their logs, like and comment on posts. Stay accountable together and see who's been consistent. Privacy-first: your logs are only visible to friends you approve. LEADERBOARDS & GROUPS Compete with friends on weekly, monthly, and yearly leaderboards. Create private groups to compete with select friends. Track historical rankings and see who tops the podium! LOCATION TRACKING See everywhere you've logged on an interactive map. Locations are auto-clustered with customizable labels. Become the "Location King" by logging the most at any spot and earn the right to name it! EDIT YOUR LOGS Made a mistake? Edit your logs within one week – update captions, tags, ratings, location labels, and photos. View edit history to see all changes. BEAUTIFUL WIDGETS Home screen widgets in three sizes show your streak status with dynamic colors. Lock screen widgets keep you informed at a glance. Green means safe, red means log now! PRIVACY CONTROLS Control who sees your location labels and pictures – everyone, friends only, or just you. Block and manage users easily. PRO FEATURES Unlock alternate app icons, exclusive features, and more with LogBuddy Pro. WORKS OFFLINE Create logs even without internet – they sync automatically when you reconnect. Download LogBuddy today and start your streak!

Screenshots

Car Timer4 screens
LogBuddy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: LogBuddy at every 4 days against Car Timer's every 3 weeks. Car Timer's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). 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. Car Timer sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and LogBuddy sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Car Timer ships an update every 3 weeks, LogBuddy every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Car Timer versus LogBuddy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCar TimerLogBuddy
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (13 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings13 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size35 MB42 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperLorin NicolaeDeclan O'Driscoll

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Car Timer

One-time3
  • PRO - 5 Runs$4.99
  • PRO Unlimited$4.99
  • PRO Unlimited$19.99
3 purchases

LogBuddy

Subscriptions2
  • LogBuddy Pro (Monthly)$1.991 Month
  • LogBuddy Pro Yearly$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Username Change Token$0.99

Questions

Is Car Timer free?
Car Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is LogBuddy free?
LogBuddy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Car Timer or LogBuddy have ads?
Neither Car Timer nor LogBuddy shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Car Timer or LogBuddy?
Car Timer ships an update every 3 weeks, and LogBuddy every 4 days. Most recently, Car Timer was updated on October 3, 2026 and LogBuddy on October 10, 2026.

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