LapTimer by Random Visual vs Red Mist Timing
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
LapTimer by Random Visual
A straightforward lap timer with large, easy-to-press buttons for precise timing up to 1/100th of a second. Visual progress bars quickly highlight your best and worst laps.
- 1/100 sec precision
- Large start/lap button
- Color-coded lap progress
- Easy to use interface
- Best and worst lap identification
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Basic lap timer with precision to 1/100 sec. The large start/lap button makes it easy to trigger laps without looking at the device. The color-coded lap progress bars make it easy to identify the best (and worst) laps.
Red Mist Timing
Follow real-world racing events live with real-time lap timing, position tracking, and pit stop monitoring. Stay engaged with every pass and strategy change, whether you're trackside or remote. Access detailed race data used by teams and broadcasters.
- Live position tracking
- Real-time lap timing
- Pit stop monitoring
- Event schedules
- Accessible anywhere
- Detailed race data
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Follow the action as it happens. Red Mist Racing lets you watch along as your team, driver, or favorite participant progresses through real-world racing events. Whether you’re trackside or following remotely, stay fully engaged with every lap, pass, and pit stop—live and in real time. Live Position Tracking See your team’s position update in real-time as they move up or down the field. No delays, no refreshing—just instant access to what's happening on the track. Live Timing & Results Monitor lap times, sector splits, and overall standings as the event unfolds. Track personal bests, fastest laps, and key stats that matter. Pit Stop Monitoring Follow every pit stop and strategy change. Know exactly when a car pulls in and how long they spend in the pit lane. Event Schedules Stay in the loop with updates on race starts, finishes, class changes, and more—so you never miss a moment of the action. Accessible Anywhere Whether you're in the paddock, grandstand, or halfway around the world, Red Mist gives you the same detailed race data that the teams and broadcasters use. Perfect for fans, teams, and racing enthusiasts alike, Red Mist is your go-to companion for live motorsport event tracking.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Red Mist Timing at Free against LapTimer by Random Visual's $1.19. Red Mist Timing also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.0) and review sentiment (100% vs 60%). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases 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
Red Mist Timing is free to download; LapTimer by Random Visual costs $1.19 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Red Mist Timing holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 4 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of LapTimer by Random Visual's written reviews are positive against 100% of Red Mist Timing's.
LapTimer by Random Visual ships an update every 35 months, Red Mist Timing every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | LapTimer by Random Visual | Red Mist Timing |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.19 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.0 (2 ratings) | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 4 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 35 months | Every 11 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 114 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Random Visual, LLC | Brian Griggs |
Customer experience
LapTimer by Random Visual
Red Mist Timing
In-app purchases
LapTimer by Random Visual
No in-app purchases
Red Mist Timing
No in-app purchases
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