# Run Lap Tap vs Clocked Timer

Run Lap Tap and Clocked Timer both sit at 5.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Clocked Timer's written reviews are positive against 38% of Run Lap Tap's. Run Lap Tap's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 5 months). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Run Lap Tap sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $34.99 per year and Clocked Timer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Run Lap Tap against 5.0 for Clocked Timer. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 38% of Run Lap Tap's written reviews are positive against 100% of Clocked Timer's.

Run Lap Tap ships an update weekly, Clocked Timer every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Run Lap Tap | Clocked Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/run-lap-tap-xc-race-timer/id551934013/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clocked-timer/id6748622734/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 37.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 25 MB | 46 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ConnectedPE Pty ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1213598156) | [Foldup Studio LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1797329948) |

## What reviewers say

### Run Lap Tap

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/run-lap-tap-xc-race-timer/id551934013)

This app helps educators and coaches quickly time students, track laps, and monitor progress in running events. It offers multiple recording methods, event modes, and automatic achievement tracking. Data can be exported and synced across devices.

**Highlights:** Multiple recording methods (tap, bib, QR, NFC), Flexible event modes (race, lap timing, time trial), Unlimited laps and timed sessions, Roster management and QR code generation, Automatic achievement and badge awarding, Progress tracking and class analytics, Printable certificates and exportable reports

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Run Lap Tap Annual | $34.99 | per year |
| Run Lap Tap Team | $99.99 | per year |
| Race Pass | $6.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Access to Run Lap Tap | $44.99 | one-time |


### Clocked Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clocked-timer/id6748622734)

This app provides professional-grade timing for groups, managing multiple athletes and lap times with precision. It offers automatic tracking, performance analytics, and instant results, all while working offline and keeping data private.

**Highlights:** Individual stopwatches for large groups, Automatic lap tracking, Smart group management, Performance analytics, Instant leaderboards, Offline functionality, Private data storage

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Clocked Pro Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Clocked Pro Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Unlimited Group Creation | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Run Lap Tap free?

Run Lap Tap is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Clocked Timer free?

Clocked Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Run Lap Tap or Clocked Timer?

Run Lap Tap and Clocked Timer are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do Run Lap Tap or Clocked Timer have ads?

Neither Run Lap Tap nor Clocked Timer shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Run Lap Tap or Clocked Timer?

Run Lap Tap ships an update weekly, and Clocked Timer every 5 months. Most recently, Run Lap Tap was updated on September 23, 2026 and Clocked Timer on September 18, 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.*