Comparison

Lapper vs xracing

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

Head to head
About

Lapper

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Lapper turns your iPhone or iPad into a smart lap timer and real-time audio assistant for all lap-based sports. Whether you're driving, cycling, skating, or running laps, Lapper gives you detailed insights without the need for extra hardware. No complicated setup. No external sensors. Just press start and move. Lapper takes care of the rest—lap detection, timing, audio messages, and data sync happen automatically. - Just drop a start/finish point on the map and begin your session. Lapper automatically detects every lap using GPS with high precision. Under optimal conditions, lap timing is near-perfect. Even with weaker signals, accuracy stays within ±1s. - Get voice feedback in your ears, lap after lap. Choose what type of message to receive—lap time, performance progression, or best lap—and adjust message length for better focus. Stay in your zone while staying informed. - Coach Mode lets you connect live with your coach, spotter, or teammate. Talk in real time and share full session data instantly, over Bluetooth or the internet. It’s like having a pit wall in your pocket. - After your session, review detailed performance data. Compare lap times, progression, and performance deltas. Replay your route from above with satellite view and understand exactly where you gained or lost time. - Lapper also detects performance trends. Whether you're improving, plateauing, or regressing, you’ll see the trend per lap, per session, and across tracks. These trends help you adapt your training and recognize breakthroughs. - Save your tracks and sessions for any sport. Lapper remembers your favorite layouts and lets you build your personal track library, whether you're on a racing circuit, a velodrome, or a loop in the park. Built for iOS and iPadOS, Lapper takes advantage of all Apple technologies and sensors, with no extra dongles, beacons, or wearables needed. Just mount your phone and go. Train smarter. Get faster. One lap at a time. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy policy: https://lapperapp.com/legal/privacy

About

xracing

Features
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xracing is a GPS lap timer and racing telemetry app built for track days, performance driving, and passionate drivers. Whether you're pushing limits on a circuit, enjoying a spirited drive, or recording your weekend session, xRacing turns every journey into meaningful motorsport-style data. Track and analyze your driving • Automatic GPS lap timing • Detailed performance metrics and session analysis • Speed, lap times, and visual driving overlays Share your story • Follow live driving sessions • Like, comment, and engage with other drivers • Share laps, photos, and videos with your community Inspired by motorsport, designed for everyone xRacing brings professional racing concepts into a clean, accessible experience — focused on clarity, emotion, and connection, not just competition. Record your sessions. Understand your driving. Share your journey.

Screenshots

Lapper4 screens
xracing4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: xracing at none against Lapper's 2. xracing also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 7 months). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Lapper sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. xracing asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Lapper ships an update every 7 months, xracing every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Lapper versus xracing: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLapperxracing
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.615.3 — better
Further details — not scored
Size43 MB108 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLongwave StudioFILIPE SANTOS CARVALHO

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Lapper

Subscriptions2
  • Coach Mode Monthly7 Days trial$6.991 Month
  • Coach Mode Yearly7 Days trial$44.991 Year
None

xracing

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Lapper free?
Lapper is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is xracing free?
xracing is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Lapper or xracing have ads?
Neither Lapper nor xracing shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Lapper or xracing?
Lapper ships an update every 7 months, and xracing every 9 days. Most recently, Lapper was updated on September 24, 2026 and xracing on September 23, 2026.

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