# MX Buddy vs CrossBox Lap Timing

The clearest difference is price: CrossBox Lap Timing at Free against MX Buddy's $8.99. CrossBox Lap Timing also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 2 months). MX Buddy's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and ratings volume (91 vs 8). On ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

CrossBox Lap Timing is free to download; MX Buddy costs $8.99 up front. CrossBox Lap Timing sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $6.49 per month. MX Buddy asks for nothing beyond the download.

CrossBox Lap Timing holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MX Buddy has 91 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 82% of MX Buddy's written reviews are positive against 73% of CrossBox Lap Timing's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

MX Buddy ships an update every 2 months, CrossBox Lap Timing every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MX Buddy | CrossBox Lap Timing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $8.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.5 (91 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mx-buddy/id377664937/reviews) | **[5.0 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crossbox-lap-timing/id1189940037/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **91** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | **82.1% of reviews** | 72.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 4 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#122** | — |
| Size | 75 MB | 91 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Christian Pietsch](https://appshunter.io/developer/654700919) | [CrossBox Lap Timing e.U.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1189940036) |

## What reviewers say

### MX Buddy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mx-buddy/id377664937)

**Currently charting:** #122 Top Paid · Sports (US App Store)

This app provides comprehensive tools for motocross racers, including GPS tracking, lap time analysis, and bike setup management. It offers detailed performance metrics and works offline on outdoor tracks.

**Highlights:** GPS recording and live data display, Import data from various GPS devices and files, Detailed lap and split time analysis, Race start and corner analysis, Bike setup management for different tracks, Maintenance reminders and tracking, Offline functionality on outdoor tracks

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### CrossBox Lap Timing

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crossbox-lap-timing/id1189940037)

This app transforms your smartphone into a high-precision lap analyzing tool. It provides detailed insights into lap times, section times, and performance on the track, even offline. With optional hardware, it can also record heart rate and brake/acceleration forces.

**Highlights:** High-precision lap timing (0.05s accuracy), Lap and section time analysis, Visualize time gains/losses on track, Offline usage for analysis, Lap comparison and track leaderboards, Logbook for bike setup and track info, Cloud data backup

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Month Plan | $6.49 | per month |
| Monthly Plan | $6.99 | per month |
| 6 Months Plan | $26.99 | per 6 months |
| Yearly Plan | $36.99 | per year |
| 1 Day Pass | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MX Buddy free?

MX Buddy costs $8.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is CrossBox Lap Timing free?

CrossBox Lap Timing is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, MX Buddy or CrossBox Lap Timing?

CrossBox Lap Timing is rated higher. MX Buddy averages 4.5 out of 5 from 91 ratings, while CrossBox Lap Timing averages 5.0 from 8 ratings.

### Do MX Buddy or CrossBox Lap Timing have ads?

Neither MX Buddy nor CrossBox Lap Timing shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, MX Buddy or CrossBox Lap Timing?

MX Buddy ships an update every 2 months, and CrossBox Lap Timing every 4 weeks. Most recently, MX Buddy was updated on September 21, 2026 and CrossBox Lap Timing on September 23, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*