Comparison

Run Lap Tap vs Quick XC Meet

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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/

About

Quick XC Meet

This app allows coaches to easily set up and score cross country meets, manage rosters, and record mile splits. Spectators and athletes can view live results and scores without needing an account.

Highlights
  • Create coach accounts
  • Set up and score meets
  • Add team rosters
  • Record mile splits
  • View live results
  • View live scores
Features
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Coaches can create an account with an email and password. Then coaches can quickly set up a meet, add rosters, and run/score a meet. Coaches can also record mile splits. Fans/Athletes don't need to create an account. Fans/Athletes can see live results and scores.

Screenshots

Run Lap Tap4 screens
Quick XC Meet4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Quick XC Meet at none against Run Lap Tap's 5. On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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. Run Lap Tap sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Quick XC Meet asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.0 for Run Lap Tap against 4.0 for Quick XC Meet. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 4 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Run Lap Tap ships an update every 8 days, Quick XC Meet fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Run Lap Tap versus Quick XC Meet: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRun Lap TapQuick XC Meet
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (3 ratings)4.0 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews40.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings34 — better
Update frequencyEvery 8 days — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.016.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperConnectedPE Pty ltdBrian Seaver

Customer experience

Run Lap Tap

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive40.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative50.0%

Quick XC Meet

All ratings4 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Run Lap Tap

Subscriptions3
  • Run Lap Tap Weekly$2.997 Days
  • Run Lap Tap Annual$34.991 Year
  • Run Lap Tap Team$99.991 Year
One-time2
  • Race Pass$6.99
  • Lifetime Access to Run Lap Tap$49.99
None

Quick XC Meet

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Run Lap Tap free?
Run Lap Tap is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Quick XC Meet free?
Quick XC Meet is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Run Lap Tap or Quick XC Meet?
Run Lap Tap and Quick XC Meet are both rated 4.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 3 and 4 ratings respectively.
Do Run Lap Tap or Quick XC Meet have ads?
Neither Run Lap Tap nor Quick XC Meet shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Run Lap Tap or Quick XC Meet?
Run Lap Tap ships an update every 8 days, and Quick XC Meet fortnightly. Most recently, Run Lap Tap was updated on November 1, 2026 and Quick XC Meet on November 3, 2026.

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