LapTimer by Random Visual vs RaceScan
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.
RaceScan
Access live race-day audio and event coverage in one app. Follow drivers, browse schedules, and manage your subscription for seasonal or single-race access.
- Live driver streams
- Event coverage
- Browse drivers by class
- Browse schedules by class
- Subscription management
- Day Pass option
- Seasonal access subscription
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RaceScan puts you inside the race. Listen live to in-car driver radio communications and live positioning from short-track stock car racing, straight from the track in real time. Whether you are in the grandstands, at home, or following a race from the road, RaceScan brings the strategy, drama, and driver communications to your phone. Features: - Live in-car audio from drivers on track - One-tap switching between available driver channels - Race schedules, track details, and event information - Live and historical race results - Driver profiles with car numbers and hometowns - Background playback with lock-screen controls - Day Pass and subscription access options RaceScan is built for short-track racing fans, families, crews, spotters, journalists, and anyone who wants to hear the race beyond the grandstands.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: RaceScan at Free against LapTimer by Random Visual's $1.19. RaceScan also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 35 months) and rating (4.2 vs 4.0). LapTimer by Random Visual's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4). On review sentiment, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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
RaceScan is free to download; LapTimer by Random Visual costs $1.19 up front. RaceScan sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. LapTimer by Random Visual asks for nothing beyond the download.
RaceScan holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RaceScan has 17 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 60% and 60% positive.
LapTimer by Random Visual ships an update every 35 months, RaceScan every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | LapTimer by Random Visual | RaceScan |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.19 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.0 (2 ratings) | 4.2 (17 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews | 60.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 17 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 35 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 42 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Random Visual, LLC | Ryan Hagerty |
Customer experience
LapTimer by Random Visual
RaceScan
In-app purchases
LapTimer by Random Visual
No in-app purchases
RaceScan
- CarsTour Monthly Pass$19.991 Month
- CarsTour Season Pass$59.991 Year
- VA Triple Crown - Day Pass$12.99
- CARSTour Day Pass$12.99
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