Comparison

BetterLap TrackView vs TrackLink by DriverLink

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

Head to head
About

BetterLap TrackView

This app provides real-time performance data and insights for track day participants, including lap times, speed, and vehicle tracking. It offers features for both active driving sessions and post-event analysis, with a 3D viewer for playback.

Highlights
  • Automatic data logging
  • Real-time lap and speed tracking
  • Participant vehicle tracking
  • Event schedule display
  • 3D playback viewer
  • CarPlay integration
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BetterLap TrackView provides feedback and information for participants of track days, high performance driving education (HPDE), and similar driving events. * While driving * Data logging automatically starts at 40mph and automatically stops once stationary Elapsed session times Remaining session times (for participating events) Actual and maximum speed Actual and predictive lap times with real-time color coding Best lap tracking Location and delta tracking of other participant vehicles Lap comparison of other participant vehicles Data and position logging (tracked only by car numbers) Available via CarPlay * While in the paddock * Real-time event schedules (for participating events) Personal results of each session Group results of each session (for participating events) 3D viewer with live tracking and instant playback of recorded sessions TrackView is location independent, works anywhere in the world. Information is calculated based on running laps with >25 mph speed and >30 seconds lap times.

About

TrackLink by DriverLink

Features
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TrackLink is a GPS lap timer for track days, HPDEs, and open lapping and companion app for DriverLink.io. Mount your device, cross the start/finish line, and TrackLink times every lap automatically. LAP TIMING - Automatic GPS lap timing with live speed and a session timer - Delta to your session best, day's best, and personal best - Spoken lap times at each crossing - Per-lap times with gaps to your best HIGH-PRECISION SENSORS - Connect an external GPS/IMU device over Bluetooth for higher accuracy - Supported devices include Dragy and RaceBox - Live satellite count, GPS accuracy, and sample rate - Pair a Bluetooth heart rate monitor for live BPM on your dash SESSION REVIEW - Track map of each lap, color-coded by speed - Compare two laps side by side on the map - Speed and G-force traces with a synced playback scrubber - Lateral and braking G, max speed, and best lap per session - Session weather: conditions, ambient temperature, humidity, and wind - Heart rate trace in replay with average and max per session LIVE TIMING AT EVENTS (ORG MODE) At an event running DriverLink live timing, TrackLink becomes a live dash with data straight from the timing system, lap by lap: - Your class and your position in class - Your gap to the class leader - Your delta to the leader, so you know whether you are catching them or losing ground - Flag status on your dash: green, yellow, red, and checkered - Crew, coaches, and family can watch your session live from any browser, with your position on the track map, speed, and lap times YOUR DATA, ON DRIVERLINK - Sessions sync to your DriverLink profile - Review lap history, personal bests, and session notes on the web - Works at any track in the TrackLink track database Use TrackLink as a standalone lap timer at any track, or connect at an event for live timing and your position in the race. A DriverLink account is required to use the app. Create one free at driverlink.io.

Screenshots

BetterLap TrackView4 screens
TrackLink by DriverLink4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: TrackLink by DriverLink at every 2 weeks against BetterLap TrackView's every 2 months. On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BetterLap TrackView ships an update every 2 months, TrackLink by DriverLink every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
BetterLap TrackView versus TrackLink by DriverLink: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBetterLap TrackViewTrackLink by DriverLink
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size62 MB29 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBetterLap LLCVertical Technology Group NY Inc.

In-app purchases

None

BetterLap TrackView

No in-app purchases

None

TrackLink by DriverLink

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BetterLap TrackView free?
BetterLap TrackView is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TrackLink by DriverLink free?
TrackLink by DriverLink is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do BetterLap TrackView or TrackLink by DriverLink have ads?
Neither BetterLap TrackView nor TrackLink by DriverLink shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BetterLap TrackView or TrackLink by DriverLink?
BetterLap TrackView ships an update every 2 months, and TrackLink by DriverLink every 2 weeks. Most recently, BetterLap TrackView was updated on October 9, 2026 and TrackLink by DriverLink on October 10, 2026.

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