Splitwatch vs Run Lap Tap
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Splitwatch
This interval stopwatch app is designed for track and swimming coaches and fans. It automatically calculates split breakdowns, provides closing splits, and allows for timing multiple competitors simultaneously. Users can record events, edit splits, and generate detailed reports.
- Automatic split breakdown calculation
- Closing splits and split summary
- Multiwatch mode for multiple competitors
- Editable individual splits
- Generate and email/print split reports
- Metric or English interval distances
- Lap mode for distance-independent timing
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Splitwatch is a specialized timing application that gives the serious track/swimming coach or fan a powerful interval stopwatch on their iPhone, iPod touch, or iPad. FEATURES: - Designed especially for track and swimming training and competition but is also effective for any event where interval recording is needed. - Automatically calculates the split breakdown as you are timing. For example, if set for 200m intervals would yield each 200m, 400m, 800m, and 1600m (or 1000m if in Kilo split mode) throughout the race. - Provides closing splits (for example, last 200, 400, 600, 800, 1000) and split summary info with Min, Max, and Avg lap times. - Quickly identify which parts of a race were the fastest or slowest with Split Detail Summary Min/Max Highlighting (New!). - Record either Metric or English interval distances: 25, 50, 100, 200, or 400 meters or 25, 50, 110, 220, or 440 yards, or Lap mode for distance independent timing. - Time any number of competitors simultaneously with the Multiwatch mode, starting the watches at the same time or independently. - Quickly recall any recorded timing event in the History view, including athlete name, event name, race start date and time, final time, lap times, split breakdown, closing splits, and split summary info (Min, Max, and Avg lap). - Sort timing events by date, event distance, event name, or athlete name. - Individual splits are fully editable, including add, change and delete. Also, you can change the base units and split modes for any event in your database. This makes it easy to fix timing glitches. - Email or AirPrint (New!) a Split Report with all the event info and split breakdown right from Splitwatch. Generate reports for a single race or combine multiple races in one report and then email or print to any AirPrint compatible printer. - Tap the Splitwatch main time display to swap the running time with the lap time. - Flashes each time the start/lap/stop buttons are hit for positive click feedback. - Optionally produces a click sound for each start/lap/stop tap. - Optionally disables the lap button for 2 seconds to prevent unintentional double-clicks. - Lap mode allows you to record events where the intervals are not tied to a specific distance. - Furlong mode is for horse racing. Distances are displayed in fractions of a mile instead of yards. - Onboard manual and email support for your questions.
Run Lap Tap
This app provides fast and flexible timing for cross country races, lap events, and time trials. It offers multiple recording methods, live event sharing, and detailed progress tracking with automatic achievements and printable certificates. Ideal for coaches and educators managing running events.
- Multiple recording methods (tap, bib, QR, NFC)
- Live event sharing with real-time updates
- Three event modes: Race, Lap Timing, Time Trial
- Unlimited laps and timed fitness sessions
- Roster management with QR code generation
- Automatic achievements and badges
- Progress tracking and class analytics
- Exportable results and certificates
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Run Lap Tap is the fastest way to time cross country races, track laps, and celebrate progress — built for cross country coaches, PE teachers, and running clubs. Tap a name. Record a finish. That's it. Set up a cross country race, lap event, or time trial in seconds. Add your squad from a roster, hit start, and tap runners as they cross the line. Every split, every finish position, every personal best — captured instantly. FOUR WAYS TO RECORD Use whatever works for your setup: • Tap — tap runner cards on-screen as they pass • Bib Entry — type bib numbers on a keypad • QR Codes — scan printed QR labels with the camera • NFC — tap NFC wristbands for hands-free recording LIVE EVENTS Go live and share a link families can watch — a race clock and results that update as you record, no app needed. Other teachers join with a code and time from their own phones, every tap flowing into your official results. THREE EVENT MODES • Race — mass start, tap to finish • Lap Timing — multi-lap events with individual splits and colour-coded cards that change with each lap • Time Trial — staggered starts with individual timing UNLIMITED LAPS MODE Don't know how many laps? Set laps to "Unlimited" and let runners keep going. Finish them manually when time is up — perfect for timed fitness sessions. ROSTERS & QR LABELS Create class rosters, import from CSV or paste a list. Every runner gets a persistent QR code — print them once as A4 PDF sheets and reuse across every event all year. ACHIEVEMENTS & BADGES 35 auto-awarded badges across six categories: distance milestones (1km to 100km), consistency, personal bests, improvement, speed, and fun achievements. Runners earn badges like "Half Marathon Hero" and "Lightning Lap" as they participate — no extra work for you. PROGRESS TRACKING See cumulative distance, total laps, event history, and personal bests for every runner. Track class-wide stats, set distance or lap goals, and watch progress rings fill up over the term. CERTIFICATES Generate printable PDF certificates for milestones, event completions, personal bests, or create your own custom awards. Bulk-generate for the whole class in one tap. CLASS ANALYTICS Combined class distance, participation rates, achievement counts, and per-runner breakdowns — with an anonymisation toggle for displaying on screen. EXPORT EVERYTHING Share results as CSV or formatted PDF reports. Export QR label sheets. Everything is shareable via email, AirDrop, or cloud storage. iCLOUD SYNC All data syncs automatically across your iPhone and iPad. Set up rosters on one device, time events on another. FREE TO USE Run Lap Tap is free with up to 2 rosters and 30 runners per event — enough for most classes. Need more? Upgrade to Pro for unlimited everything, or grab a single Race Pass to unlock one big event — both include live events. SUBSCRIPTION PRICING & TERMS Run Lap Tap is free to download and use. To unlock the full experience—you can subscribe to a pro account with flexible annual plans. Learn more about our subscription details, Terms of Service, and Privacy Policy here: Terms of Service & Privacy Policy https://connectedpe.com/terms-of-service Apple Standard EULA https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Run Lap Tap at Free against Splitwatch's $2.99. Run Lap Tap also leads on update cadence (every 8 days vs every 6 months) and ratings volume (3 vs 1). Splitwatch's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.0) and in-app purchases (none vs 5). On 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
Run Lap Tap is free to download; Splitwatch costs $2.99 up front. Run Lap Tap sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Splitwatch asks for nothing beyond the download.
Splitwatch holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 3 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Splitwatch's written reviews are positive against 40% of Run Lap Tap's.
Splitwatch ships an update every 6 months, Run Lap Tap every 8 days. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.
| Parameter | Splitwatch | Run Lap Tap |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | 4.0 (3 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews — better | 40.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 3 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Every 8 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Freemium — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 8.1 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 25 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | SEGNETIX | ConnectedPE Pty ltd |
Customer experience
Splitwatch
Run Lap Tap
In-app purchases
Splitwatch
No in-app purchases
Run Lap Tap
- Run Lap Tap Weekly$2.997 Days
- Run Lap Tap Annual$34.991 Year
- Run Lap Tap Team$99.991 Year
- Race Pass$6.99
- Lifetime Access to Run Lap Tap$49.99
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