Comparison

Track Attack! Lap timer & maps vs PB Buddy

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

Head to head
About

Track Attack! Lap timer & maps

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
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GPS lap timer, video recorder, and driving telemetry in one simple app. Record laps, analyze performance, and instantly share videos with data overlays, ghost laps, and lap battles with friends. Unlike traditional lap timers, Track Attack makes video, telemetry, and sharing effortless in one polished app. No syncing, no external tools, no setup. Built for track days, racing, autocross, and canyon drives. Start recording in seconds: no accounts, no setup, just hit record and drive. GPS lap timer and driving analysis • Turn your phone into a high-precision GPS lap timer with real-time driving data • Accurate GPS lap timer for track days, racing, autocross, and hill climbs • Live delta tracking to see where you’re gaining or losing time • Sector times with grid view and HUD display inspired by Formula-style racing • CarPlay support with live lap times, delta, and critical driving data • Create, name, and share custom tracks and circuits in seconds • Heart rate and fatigue tracking to understand driver performance NEW: Ghost laps and lap battles • Compare laps side-by-side with dual video, telemetry overlays, and 2D/3D maps • Ghost laps: race against your best lap like a video game • Lap battles: compare sessions with friends and see who’s faster • Share sessions via AirDrop, link, or message, then export videos for social • Multi-driver and multi-car profiles • Detailed stats organized by driver, car, track or road, and time period Capture and relive every session • Record dual camera video (front + rear) with picture-in-picture • Import and sync external video (GoPro, DJI, Insta360, Meta smartglasses, and more) • Export full sessions or highlights • Social-ready portrait video for Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube Shorts • Add maps, ghost laps, or lap battles with dual video and overlays • Customize overlays: select from lap time, delta time, sectors, speed, RPM, throttle, GPS, heart rate, and more • Advanced camera stabilization and adjustable focus lock • Videos save directly to Photos for instant sharing Sensors, OBD, and external GPS • OBD BLE support for RPM, throttle, wheel speed, boost pressure, temperatures, and more (not all vehicles support all values) • Brake meter (requires OBD) to analyze threshold braking and trail braking • Capture full sensor data from your device (accelerometer, gyroscope, and more) • External Bluetooth GPS up to 25 Hz (RaceBox Mini, Mini S, Micro) for high-precision GPS and IMU tracking and analysis. Use code TRACKATTACK15 for 15% off RaceBox devices • Improved sensor reliability and failure handling • Access and export raw session data for deeper analysis, then share instantly via AirDrop, email, or message Routes and navigation (road driving) • Plan, create, and drive routes with unlimited waypoints • Perfect for canyon drives, road trips, and scouting new driving routes. • CarPlay support for navigation, recording, and live driving data • Capture video and data as you drive • Create routes by searching or tapping directly on the map • Create, name, and share routes • Clear waypoint info with icons, ETA, and live weather for better route planning and navigation • Optimized for cars and motorcycles (portrait and landscape layout supported) Apple Watch and Health • Apple Watch app with heart rate and calorie tracking per lap, session, and track • Health integration saves driving and racing workouts for deeper analysis Trusted by enthusiasts Trusted by the Porsche Club of America and thousands of performance driving enthusiasts worldwide. Track Attack free edition has a 25-minute recording limit per session and up to 10 sessions. External video import and sync are not included. Track Attack Pro removes all limits, unlocks external video sync, and enables more frequent live weather updates for improved on-road accuracy. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

PB Buddy

This lap timer app is designed for HPDE and time trials, offering a simple interface for drivers of all levels. It provides instant feedback on lap and sector times, helping users improve their performance on the track. Users can also export their session data for further analysis.

Highlights
  • Easy setup and use
  • Instant lap and sector feedback
  • Big, bright visual elements
  • Data export (CSV and developer-friendly)
  • Supports US race tracks
  • Works with built-in and external GPS
Features
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PB Buddy is a lap timer app for HPDE and time trials. It offers an easy-to-use, minimalist interface that allows you to focus on what matters most. The user experience has been crafted to work well for drivers of all skill levels, from beginners to seasoned racers. The app has been tested at numerous Time Trials and helped set over a dozen class records across the US. Key features: 1. Easy to set up. The app walks you through the setup and explains how to use it. You don’t need to be an IT professional just to see your lap times. 2. Easy to use. Once the initial setup is complete, simply open the app, press the button to start recording, confirm the track, and you're ready to go! 3. Quickly get feedback on your current lap. Thanks to big, bright visual elements and fun, vibrant colors, you can easily see if you’re on a good lap or lost too much time to set a new personal best (PB). Forget counting the number of tiny LEDs! 4. Fast and targeted feedback. It’s too late to review data in the paddock if you only have one session in the morning when the conditions are best! With PB Buddy, you get instant feedback for each sector of the track (or even per corner!), so you can turn even a bad lap into an opportunity to try something new in that tricky corner you’re struggling with, and find another tenth of a second for your next hot lap. 5. YOU own your data. Export data for each session in CSV format compatible with many existing third-party apps, or export every byte recorded by the app in a developer-friendly format if you enjoy tinkering with data. 6. Supports most race tracks in the US, with more tracks and configurations coming soon. 7. Supports the built-in GPS receiver, but works best with third-party Bluetooth-enabled GPS devices.

Screenshots

Track Attack! Lap timer & maps4 screens
PB Buddy3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PB Buddy at none against Track Attack! Lap timer & maps's 2. Track Attack! Lap timer & maps's advantage is ratings volume (137 vs 10). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence 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. Track Attack! Lap timer & maps sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month. PB Buddy asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Track Attack! Lap timer & maps against 5.0 for PB Buddy. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Track Attack! Lap timer & maps has 137 ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 98% of Track Attack! Lap timer & maps's written reviews are positive against 100% of PB Buddy's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Track Attack! Lap timer & maps ships an update every 2 weeks, PB Buddy every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Track Attack! Lap timer & maps versus PB Buddy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTrack Attack! Lap timer & mapsPB Buddy
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (137 ratings)5.0 (10 ratings) — better
Positive reviews97.9% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings137 — better10
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS16.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size33 MB19 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperVelocity Labs LLCTimur Iskhodzhanov

Customer experience

Track Attack! Lap timer & maps

All ratings137 ratings
Positive98.5%
Neutral0.7%
Negative0.7%
Written reviews96 reviews
Positive97.9%
Neutral1.0%
Negative1.0%

PB Buddy

All ratings10 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Track Attack! Lap timer & maps

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

12 requests
  • 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
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  • Adjustable speedometer limit (not auto-scaling)
  • GoPro picture-in-picture support
  • Theoretical best lap calculations
  • Reference lap selection from different sessions
  • Logo/branding toggle for Pro users
  • Heart rate sync integration
  • Advanced driving analysis tools

PB Buddy

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Track Attack! Lap timer & maps

Subscriptions2
  • Track Attack Pro (1 month)$12.991 Month
  • Track Attack Pro (1 year)$59.991 Year
None

PB Buddy

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Track Attack! Lap timer & maps free?
Track Attack! Lap timer & maps is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PB Buddy free?
PB Buddy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Track Attack! Lap timer & maps or PB Buddy?
PB Buddy is rated higher. Track Attack! Lap timer & maps averages 4.9 out of 5 from 137 ratings, while PB Buddy averages 5.0 from 10 ratings.
Do Track Attack! Lap timer & maps or PB Buddy have ads?
Neither Track Attack! Lap timer & maps nor PB Buddy shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Track Attack! Lap timer & maps or PB Buddy?
Track Attack! Lap timer & maps ships an update every 2 weeks, and PB Buddy every 3 weeks. Most recently, Track Attack! Lap timer & maps was updated on October 1, 2026 and PB Buddy on September 30, 2026.

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