Comparison

Circuit Lap Timer vs Rugby Xplorer

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

Head to head
About

Circuit Lap Timer

This app helps coaches time athletes in groups, track lap times, and calculate daily averages. It offers customizable rest periods and alerts, even when the app is in the background. Share results easily via CSV.

Highlights
  • Lap time recording
  • Daily average calculations
  • Customizable rest periods
  • Audio-visual alerts
  • Background operation
  • CSV export for sharing
  • Apple Watch integration
Features
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This is an Interval or Circuit Lap Timer app to record lap times and calculate daily averages for groups of athletes, swimmers, cyclists, sprinters etc with an optional defined rest period between laps: the end of the rest period for an athlete is signalled to the coach by an audio-visual alert, even while the app is in the background. The coach can then advise the athlete to start the next lap and tap the appropriate start button when the athlete starts. This app has an interface for starting and stopping the athletes on an Apple Watch if present (iOS12.4+ and WatchOS4.3+). Setting the rest time to 0 enables split-time recording: each press of the Lap End button records the lap time but does not stop the timer. Tapping the Stop All button 'stops' all athletes but does not record a time. Press and hold the Lap End button to stop the lap and the timer. Total time is displayed in this mode. The app handles metric or imperial distances and optional pace calculations. All group members can be started at the same time or individually. Unlimited groups of athletes and athletes within each group are possible. Multiple groups can be on the go at the same time. The current day's lap times and averages for a group or an athlete's past lap times an be shared via email, SMS etc in CSV (comma-separated) format for easy loading into a spreadsheet program. The fifty most recent daily average lap times are shown alongside the current day's average lap time and lap information: lap time and optional pace - minutes per km or minutes per mile. Each athlete in each group can have a different lap length and a different recovery period - double-tap the athlete in the group list to modify the athlete’s lap length and recovery period. Notification of the completion of recovery period occurs even while this app is in the background. There is an optional 5, 10 or 15 second countdown timer when an athlete is due to restart to allow the athletes to be counted down to their restart. The total elapsed time can be refreshed in real time - there is a switch on the Settings screen. This option is not available when in Race Mode on iPad. There is an option to split athletes into two subgroups: those who have started and those who have stopped. The order of the athletes - if not split into two groups - can be rearranged. A 'Race Mode' feature on iPad provides a way to start multiple groups at the same time and/or start athletes individually, and then see them all and stop them as they finish. Started and stopped athletes are split into two groups for easier management. A CSV file with the names of a group's members can be imported into the app. Each line is a member's name, the file name must be the name of an existing empty group and have an extension of '.csv'. Eg: mail yourself the csv file and share it - this app should appear as one of the apps to which the file can be shared. A group can be cloned or deleted. REVIEWS Great For Sports Coaching - 4 stars Version 2.04 - Mar 8, 2016 (UK) [snip] Easy to use, accurate timing and an essential bit of kit if you need to time more than a couple of runners in training or races [snip] Lap timer - 5 stars Version 1.02 - Mar 14, 2013 (UK) Used this lap timer for a running session for a group of triathletes, we set up different rests for different athletes and set them all off. The app worked very well, last split available when they compete that lap. All their splits available at the end of the session. Will use again. App scrolls so you can add plenty of athletes. App does flash up the name of the athlete when their rest time is over. ISSUES If there are _any_ issues please send an email using the link at the bottom of the Developer Web Site link or tap Info on the Settings screen.

About

Rugby Xplorer

Access live streaming, radio broadcasts, and exclusive fan content for all levels of rugby, from local games to national teams. This app also facilitates registration for playing, coaching, or refereeing in the regular season.

Highlights
  • Live streaming of rugby matches
  • Radio broadcasts
  • Fan-first content
  • Player registration
  • Coach registration
  • Referee registration
Features
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Rugby Xplorer is the official app of Rugby — your home for fixtures, results, news, and fan-first content. Watch LIVE, listen to radio broadcasts, and follow every moment from grassroots to the professional game. Sign up, register, and manage your rugby journey whether you're a player, coach, referee or fan — from your local club to international events. From Club to Country, everything rugby is right here.

Screenshots

Circuit Lap Timer4 screens
Rugby Xplorer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Circuit Lap Timer at 75% against Rugby Xplorer's 8%. Circuit Lap Timer also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (12.4 vs 15.1). Rugby Xplorer's advantage is price (Free vs $4.99) and update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly). On 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Rugby Xplorer is free to download; Circuit Lap Timer costs $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Circuit Lap Timer ships an update monthly, Rugby Xplorer fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Circuit Lap Timer versus Rugby Xplorer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCircuit Lap TimerRugby Xplorer
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating4.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews — better7.8% of reviews
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyFortnightly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod, Apple TV
Requires iOS12.4 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB170 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGodfrey RaftesathRugby Australia Ltd

Customer experience

Circuit Lap Timer

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative0.0%

Rugby Xplorer

Written reviews103 reviews
Positive7.8%
Neutral8.7%
Negative83.5%

Bugs and requests

Circuit Lap Timer

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Rugby Xplorer

Reported bugs

139 issues
  • App crashes frequently
  • App requires constant re-downloading
  • UI is clunky and confusing
  • Difficulty navigating
  • App signs out frequently
Show 134 more
  • Saved teams disappear
  • Content not updated frequently
  • Registration process is difficult
  • App is not user-friendly
  • App is unprofessional
  • App is slow and laggy
  • Errors in inconvenient situations
  • Updates don't work
  • Blank screen issues
  • App doesn't refresh scores
  • Inconvenient to use on iPad
  • Forced to use a bad app
  • Ads in weird spots
  • Cannot find competitions
  • Profile update issues
  • Data integrity issues
  • Waste of money for RA
  • Not fit for purpose
  • App quality reflects Australian rugby
  • Shockingly bad experience
  • Clunky UI
  • Ads jammed in weird spots
  • Can't find competition
  • Update profile page usability issues
  • Rubbish app
  • Constantly freezing
  • Registering players is a nightmare
  • Waste of money for RA
  • Not user friendly
  • Pathetic
  • Runs as smoothly as Rugby Australia
  • Cost a fortune
  • Useless
  • Frustrating to navigate
  • Nightmare to keep deleting and uploading
  • Embarrassing to rugby
  • Continues to get worse
  • Can't find, nominate or enter teams
  • Unprofessional
  • Super Rugby not on Comp List
  • User unfriendly
  • Screen goes blank
  • Update does not work
  • App won't load
  • Plagued with opening issues
  • No update button
  • Continually crashes
  • White screen
  • Only works after deleting and downloading
  • Signing up issues
  • Crashing app
  • Worse user experience than MyGov app
  • Clunky and not always user friendly
  • App hangs a bit
  • Wants to update when opening
  • Fills screen with unwanted comps
  • No refresh button for scores
  • Absolutely useless for following scores
  • Backend data is a mess
  • Competitions and scores out of date
  • Results appear and disappear
  • Last year's season shown instead of last week's
  • Have to delete app every time
  • Cannot find Wallabies next game
  • Frustrating to delete and reinstall
  • Doesn't do its job
  • Driving me nuts
  • Blank screen
  • Doesn't do anything
  • Insane number of deletes and installs
  • Only platform to use
  • App prone to crashing
  • Can only use app once before crash
  • No live refresh of scores
  • Half-hearted effort
  • Doesn't provide details for Six Nations
  • Cannot remove teams from choices
  • Poor and unserviceable app
  • Constant issues logging in
  • Player registration issues
  • Inconsistencies with fees
  • Match day is a joke
  • Cannot get 7's comp on Match Day
  • Needs to be better
  • Load of rubbish
  • Cannot sign in
  • Cannot reset password
  • Hopeless
  • Doesn't work properly
  • App very laggy
  • Pathetic and difficult to navigate
  • Registration process pathetic
  • Difficult to navigate
  • No live streaming
  • Doesn't work on iPod touch
  • Stops on opening screen
  • Glitchy
  • Will not open
  • No access to junior rugby details
  • Not sure where to start or finish
  • UX not signed off by grassroots
  • Cannot administer game results
  • Team names cut off
  • Disrespectful to volunteers
  • Cannot add comps
  • More unwanted comps appearing
  • Garbage
  • Absolutely useless for clips
  • Can't see which team is which
  • Half the names cut off
  • No way to differentiate teams
  • Won't open anymore
  • Not good for local comps
  • Clunky UI moving between competitions
  • Lacks results for local competitions
  • Poorly designed
  • Impossible to move between leagues
  • Teams can be added but not removed
  • News tab as default is annoying
  • Back button defaults to news
  • Underwhelming
  • Can't get rid of default teams
  • Finding community teams is hard
  • Can't add competition and filter
  • Can't see team lists easily
  • Can't see highest point scorer
  • Randomly ordered teams
  • Ordinary
  • Hard to track subscriptions
  • No subscription history
  • Basic payment system
  • White screen with app name
  • Problem resolved now works fine
  • Images won't load

Requested features

49 requests
  • Ability to edit or delete teams
  • Move favorite teams to be more accessible
  • Fix app so saved teams are shown first
  • Disable adding international teams automatically
  • Add Shute Shield
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  • Ability to remove default teams
  • Add news stories for local clubs
  • Filter competitions by club or grade
  • See full round for the week
  • See team lists easily
  • See highest point scorer/try scorer
  • Filter by club/grade/scoring type
  • Subscription history
  • Link to actual club
  • Ability to message club via app
  • Add more local competitions
  • Improve UI for easier navigation
  • Add dark mode
  • Better handling of match day traffic
  • Fix bugs and glitches
  • Improve score update functionality
  • Allow adding grassroots level rugby teams
  • Provide details for Six Nations
  • Allow removal of unwanted teams
  • Make news tab optional or context-aware
  • Return to previous tab after hitting back button
  • Improve team differentiation for similar names
  • Add live streaming functionality
  • Improve registration process for players and volunteers
  • Allow adding and filtering competitions by club or grade
  • Provide results for local competitions
  • Improve app stability and performance
  • Fix issues with score updates and refreshes
  • Allow users to customize their team and competition lists
  • Provide better support for different devices and operating systems
  • Ensure app works reliably on iPads
  • Fix issues with account creation and password linking
  • Improve the ability to find specific teams and fixtures
  • Add functionality for live score updates
  • Make the app more intuitive for grassroots rugby users
  • Allow users to easily add and remove favorite teams and competitions
  • Improve the display of team names and league information
  • Fix issues with app crashing and freezing
  • Ensure app updates are functional and easy to apply
  • Simplify the user interface and navigation
  • Provide clear and up-to-date competition and fixture information
  • Improve the registration and login process
  • Allow users to track their subscriptions and membership history
  • Provide better support for users experiencing technical difficulties

In-app purchases

None

Circuit Lap Timer

No in-app purchases

None

Rugby Xplorer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Circuit Lap Timer free?
Circuit Lap Timer costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Rugby Xplorer free?
Rugby Xplorer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Circuit Lap Timer or Rugby Xplorer have ads?
Rugby Xplorer shows ads; Circuit Lap Timer does not.
Which is updated more often, Circuit Lap Timer or Rugby Xplorer?
Circuit Lap Timer ships an update monthly, and Rugby Xplorer fortnightly. Most recently, Circuit Lap Timer was updated on October 23, 2026 and Rugby Xplorer on October 25, 2026.

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