Comparison

Velo PursuitTimer vs Lapper

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

Head to head
About

Velo PursuitTimer

Features
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Provide visual feedback about pacing to athletes. Set a target interval time, with positive/negative deviation, and mark splits. The split time will display and the screen will change background colour to indicate at (green), below (yellow) or above (red) target.

About

Lapper

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Lapper turns your iPhone or iPad into a smart lap timer and real-time audio assistant for all lap-based sports. Whether you're driving, cycling, skating, or running laps, Lapper gives you detailed insights without the need for extra hardware. No complicated setup. No external sensors. Just press start and move. Lapper takes care of the rest—lap detection, timing, audio messages, and data sync happen automatically. - Just drop a start/finish point on the map and begin your session. Lapper automatically detects every lap using GPS with high precision. Under optimal conditions, lap timing is near-perfect. Even with weaker signals, accuracy stays within ±1s. - Get voice feedback in your ears, lap after lap. Choose what type of message to receive—lap time, performance progression, or best lap—and adjust message length for better focus. Stay in your zone while staying informed. - Coach Mode lets you connect live with your coach, spotter, or teammate. Talk in real time and share full session data instantly, over Bluetooth or the internet. It’s like having a pit wall in your pocket. - After your session, review detailed performance data. Compare lap times, progression, and performance deltas. Replay your route from above with satellite view and understand exactly where you gained or lost time. - Lapper also detects performance trends. Whether you're improving, plateauing, or regressing, you’ll see the trend per lap, per session, and across tracks. These trends help you adapt your training and recognize breakthroughs. - Save your tracks and sessions for any sport. Lapper remembers your favorite layouts and lets you build your personal track library, whether you're on a racing circuit, a velodrome, or a loop in the park. Built for iOS and iPadOS, Lapper takes advantage of all Apple technologies and sensors, with no extra dongles, beacons, or wearables needed. Just mount your phone and go. Train smarter. Get faster. One lap at a time. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy policy: https://lapperapp.com/legal/privacy

Screenshots

Velo PursuitTimer4 screens
Lapper4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Velo PursuitTimer at none against Lapper's 2. On price, update cadence, 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. Lapper sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Velo PursuitTimer asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Velo PursuitTimer ships an update every 11 months, Lapper every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
Velo PursuitTimer versus Lapper: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVelo PursuitTimerLapper
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 11 monthsEvery 7 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size52 MB43 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAsbjoern Lund JohansenLongwave Studio

In-app purchases

None

Velo PursuitTimer

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Lapper

Subscriptions2
  • Coach Mode Monthly7 Days trial$6.991 Month
  • Coach Mode Yearly7 Days trial$44.991 Year

Questions

Is Velo PursuitTimer free?
Velo PursuitTimer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Lapper free?
Lapper is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Velo PursuitTimer or Lapper have ads?
Neither Velo PursuitTimer nor Lapper shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Velo PursuitTimer or Lapper?
Velo PursuitTimer ships an update every 11 months, and Lapper every 7 months. Most recently, Velo PursuitTimer was updated on September 26, 2026 and Lapper on October 11, 2026.

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