# Track Attack! Lap timer & maps vs Trackside

The clearest difference is update cadence: Trackside at daily against Track Attack! Lap timer & maps's fortnightly. Track Attack! Lap timer & maps's advantage is ratings volume (147 vs 4). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Track Attack! Lap timer & maps sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month and Trackside sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Track Attack! Lap timer & maps against 5.0 for Trackside. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Track Attack! Lap timer & maps has 147 ratings behind it against 4, 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 Trackside's.

Track Attack! Lap timer & maps ships an update fortnightly, Trackside daily. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Track Attack! Lap timer & maps | Trackside |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (147 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/track-attack-lap-timer-and-maps/id1557802135/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trackside-gps-lap-timer/id6796196239/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **147** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 98.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 35 MB | 45 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Velocity Labs LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1557802137) | [Daniel Stratton](https://appshunter.io/developer/1555112389) |

## What reviewers say

### Track Attack! Lap timer & maps

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/track-attack-lap-timer-and-maps/id1557802135)

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:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Track Attack Pro (1 month) | $12.99 | per month |
| Track Attack Pro (1 year) | $59.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Extremely user-friendly interface and easy setup
- 🎥 High-quality video recording with customizable overlays
- 📊 Comprehensive telemetry data and lap timing accuracy
- 🔗 Seamless OBD2 device connectivity via Bluetooth
- 💰 Free base version with optional paid features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💳 Subscription required for full functionality
- 📱 Landscape-only mode limits accessibility
- 🎨 Limited customization for visual elements (logo, dial styles)
- 🔌 Occasional Bluetooth connectivity issues with some OBD devices
- 📺 Logo placement takes up significant screen space

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- 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


### Trackside

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trackside-gps-lap-timer/id6796196239)

Record and analyze track driving sessions with automatic lap timing, turn-by-turn insights, and video comparison. Connect your iPhone or compatible GPS receiver to capture telemetry data and share performance videos. Explore demo mode to test features without a vehicle.

**Highlights:** Automatic lap timing, Turn-by-turn telemetry analysis, Reference video comparison, Shareable telemetry videos, Friends and leaderboards, Import from VBOX, Garmin Catalyst

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Trackside Pro Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Trackside Pro Annual | $59.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Track Attack! Lap timer & maps free?

Track Attack! Lap timer & maps is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Trackside free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Track Attack! Lap timer & maps or Trackside?

Trackside is rated higher. Track Attack! Lap timer & maps averages 4.9 out of 5 from 147 ratings, while Trackside averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Track Attack! Lap timer & maps or Trackside have ads?

Neither Track Attack! Lap timer & maps nor Trackside shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Track Attack! Lap timer & maps or Trackside?

Track Attack! Lap timer & maps ships an update fortnightly, and Trackside daily. Most recently, Track Attack! Lap timer & maps was updated on October 23, 2026 and Trackside on October 25, 2026.

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