Comparison

RCTRK vs Club Laps

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

Head to head
About

RCTRK

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RCTRK is the client application of the RCTRK Lap Time & Statistics system, that integrates with MyLaps RC4 decoder. See your and others' lap times in realtime or from past days at the track. NOTE: This application is only relevant if you are physically racing RC-cars on the race track Västerort Indoor RC Arena/Lövstabanan. Features: - Car and Transponder configuration: Define multiple cars and assign transponders as you move them between cars. Lap times will be associated with the car, not the transponder. - Track Realtime: See best and latest lap times per car in realtime, as well as best 5 minutes and fastest 3 laps. - My Laps Realtime: See only your laps in real time and get immediate feedback on your sessions. - Previous Activity: see all lap times on the track, including your own sessions, from previous days.

About

Club Laps

This app uses your device's camera to automatically time laps for various racing and training activities. It requires no additional hardware, offering detailed analytics and session history for performance tracking.

Highlights
  • Camera-based lap detection
  • No hardware required
  • Detailed lap analytics
  • Session history and export
  • Multiple drivers and cars
  • Track management with GPS
Features
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CAMERA-BASED LAP TIMING — NO HARDWARE REQUIRED Club Laps turns your iPhone or iPad into a simple, reliable free lap counter for RC racing. No transponders. No sensors. Just point your camera at the start/finish line and race. IMPORTANT: • Club Laps currently times **one vehicle at a time** (single-lane timing). Multi-car support may come in a future update. PERFECT FOR: • RC Car Racing (1:10, 1:8, all scales) • 1/28 scale racing (Mini-Z style), and other mini classes • RC Truck Racing • FPV drone racing (lap timing for practice) • Slot Cars • Go-Kart Practice • Running Track Workouts • Cycling Training • Any lap-based timing HOW IT WORKS: 1. Place your phone with a view of the start/finish line 2. Calibrate the detection zone (takes seconds) 3. Start racing - laps are timed automatically 4. Review your times, find your best lap KEY FEATURES: Camera-Based Detection - No expensive transponders needed - Works in any lighting condition - Adjustable sensitivity Detailed Analytics - Best lap tracking - Average lap times - Consistency scoring - Session history Organize Your Racing - Multiple drivers - Multiple cars with setups - Multiple tracks & layouts - Track your progression Real-Time Feedback - Voice announcements - Haptic feedback - Sound effects - Live lap display Track Management - Add unlimited tracks - GPS location support - Multiple layouts per track - Track photos & notes Complete History - All sessions saved - Export your data - Compare performances - Track improvements MADE FOR RACERS: Built by an RC enthusiast who got tired of expensive timing systems. Club Laps brings professional lap timing to everyone with an iPhone. Whether you're practicing at your local track or running sessions in your backyard, Club Laps has you covered. NO SUBSCRIPTIONS • NO ADS • NO DATA COLLECTION Just pure, honest lap timing that works. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS: • iOS 18.0 or later • iPhone or iPad with camera • Works best with stable device placement

Screenshots

RCTRK4 screens
Club Laps4 screens

Verdict

The call

RCTRK and Club Laps are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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

RCTRK ships an update every 5 days, Club Laps weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
RCTRK versus Club Laps: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRCTRKClub Laps
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.9 (32 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—32 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterWeekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.118.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCodetouch Ventures Sweden ABVincent Crossley

In-app purchases

None

RCTRK

No in-app purchases

None

Club Laps

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is RCTRK free?
RCTRK is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Club Laps free?
Club Laps is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do RCTRK or Club Laps have ads?
Neither RCTRK nor Club Laps shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RCTRK or Club Laps?
RCTRK ships an update every 5 days, and Club Laps weekly. Most recently, RCTRK was updated on October 25, 2026 and Club Laps on October 24, 2026.

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