Comparison

Pacer PRO. vs LapBuddy

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

Head to head
About

Pacer PRO.

Features
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The "Pacer PRO" application is intended for all people who run, professionally or recreationally. It is an excellent tool for calculating the basic parameters that runners encounter in training and racing. OPTIONS: - It is possible to calculate the length, time or pace based on the other two information. - For fartlek/intervals it is possible to calculate the number of repetitions. - Based on the time and length, it is possible to calculate the estimated time required to run another length. For example, based on the time in a half marathon, it is possible to estimate how long it takes to run a marathon. - For the Pace, passing times can be seen for each km or mi. - It is possible to calculate training zones and look at the table of the Cooper test. The application supports dark and light theme. On those phones whose operating system supports themes, the application automatically adapts to the theme of the phone. On other devices, in the application setup area, it is possible to manually select the desired theme. NOTE: Data is not available if the mobile device is not connected to the Internet.

About

LapBuddy

Features
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LapBuddy is the lap counter and stopwatch designed for serious swimmers. Whether you're training for competition, tracking masters workouts, or coaching athletes, LapBuddy delivers professional-grade timing and analytics in a beautifully simple interface. **SMART TIMING** • Apple Watch-style analog stopwatch with dual second hands • Automatic session recovery - never lose a workout, even if you close the app • Real-time lap distribution histogram shows consistency at a glance • Precise timing with tenths of seconds for splits under 60 seconds **PERFORMANCE TRACKING** • Automatic time trial records for 50m, 100m, 200m, 500m distances • 22 achievements across speed, endurance, consistency, and volume • Lap time distribution charts with adaptive bucketing • Session-by-session analytics and trends **MULTI-ATHLETE SUPPORT** • Track multiple swimmers with separate stats and achievements • Perfect for coaches managing athletes or parents tracking kids • Configurable default athlete for quick session starts **DATA YOU CAN TRUST** • iCloud sync keeps sessions across all your devices • Export sessions with photos/videos as shareable .lapbuddyexport files • Complete backup and restore with validation • Session photos and videos with smart overlays (time + lap number) **THOUGHTFUL DESIGN** • Timeline browser with infinite scroll and calendar icons • Session notes capture insights during or after workouts • Media carousel with frosted glass overlays • State machine-driven interface prevents accidental data loss **BUILT FOR THE POOL** • Screen stays on during sessions • Haptic feedback for lap confirmation • Large, easy-to-tap buttons for poolside use • Works completely offline - no internet required LapBuddy doesn't require subscriptions, doesn't track you, and respects your privacy. Your swimming data stays yours, synced securely via your iCloud account. Perfect for competitive swimmers, masters athletes, coaches, and anyone who wants accurate lap counting with professional analytics.

Screenshots

Pacer PRO.4 screens
LapBuddy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: LapBuddy at none against Pacer PRO.'s shown. Pacer PRO.'s advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 17.6). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 4 level
Pacer PRO. versus LapBuddy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPacer PRO.LapBuddy
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Monthly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS11.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVladimir MihajlovicRouslan Zenetl

In-app purchases

None

Pacer PRO.

No in-app purchases

None

LapBuddy

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pacer PRO. free?
Pacer PRO. is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is LapBuddy free?
LapBuddy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Pacer PRO. or LapBuddy have ads?
Pacer PRO. shows ads; LapBuddy does not.

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