Comparison

PB Buddy vs Trackday Plot

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

Head to head
About

PB Buddy

This lap timer app is designed for HPDE and time trials, offering a simple interface for drivers of all levels. It provides instant feedback on lap and sector times, helping users improve their performance on the track. Users can also export their session data for further analysis.

Highlights
  • Easy setup and use
  • Instant lap and sector feedback
  • Big, bright visual elements
  • Data export (CSV and developer-friendly)
  • Supports US race tracks
  • Works with built-in and external GPS
Features
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PB Buddy is a lap timer app for HPDE and time trials. It offers an easy-to-use, minimalist interface that allows you to focus on what matters most. The user experience has been crafted to work well for drivers of all skill levels, from beginners to seasoned racers. The app has been tested at numerous Time Trials and helped set over a dozen class records across the US. Key features: 1. Easy to set up. The app walks you through the setup and explains how to use it. You don’t need to be an IT professional just to see your lap times. 2. Easy to use. Once the initial setup is complete, simply open the app, press the button to start recording, confirm the track, and you're ready to go! 3. Quickly get feedback on your current lap. Thanks to big, bright visual elements and fun, vibrant colors, you can easily see if you’re on a good lap or lost too much time to set a new personal best (PB). Forget counting the number of tiny LEDs! 4. Fast and targeted feedback. It’s too late to review data in the paddock if you only have one session in the morning when the conditions are best! With PB Buddy, you get instant feedback for each sector of the track (or even per corner!), so you can turn even a bad lap into an opportunity to try something new in that tricky corner you’re struggling with, and find another tenth of a second for your next hot lap. 5. YOU own your data. Export data for each session in CSV format compatible with many existing third-party apps, or export every byte recorded by the app in a developer-friendly format if you enjoy tinkering with data. 6. Supports most race tracks in the US, with more tracks and configurations coming soon. 7. Supports the built-in GPS receiver, but works best with third-party Bluetooth-enabled GPS devices.

About

Trackday Plot

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Trackday Plot - Racing data analysis made simple Get powerful insights from your racing sessions with Trackday Plot, the ultimate tool for analyzing track performance data with ease and precision. ONE APP, ALL DEVICES Trackday Plot works across all your Apple devices. Whether you're reviewing data on your iPhone between sessions, analyzing detailed charts on your iPad, or conducting comprehensive analysis on your Mac. EASY-TO-USE RACING ANALYSIS • Interactive Track Map - Visualize your racing line with GPS data overlaid on detailed track map • Video Recordings - Load your accompanied video file for the session logs • Segment Analysis - Break down your laps into segments, compare your laps performance at each waypoint • Charts Plot - Analyze the telemetry data on informative smooth charts, instantly spot the gains or mistakes • Extended Data Analysis Features - Easily pick data differences, limits and consequences through provided in-app tools UNIVERSAL FILE SUPPORT • VBO, CSV and GPX Files - Import data from any telemetry logger or racing app through VBO or CSV file. Logs from external GPS devices also supported • Open GoPro Video Directly - The app parses embedded GPS logs out of the box • Smart Parsing - The app automatically detects various data formats and supports wide range of standards NATIVE UI, SMOOTH PERFORMANCE • Smooth, Native Performance - Built with Apple's latest UI framework for buttery-smooth interactions and crisp, detailed visuals • Perfect for Every Device - Optimized layouts for iPhone, iPad, and Mac with device-specific interfaces • Light or Dark Theme - Seamless light and dark theme support that adapts to your preferences Perfect for racing drivers, track day enthusiasts, and motorsport professionals who demand the best tools for analyzing their performance data.

Screenshots

PB Buddy3 screens
Trackday Plot4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: PB Buddy at every 3 weeks against Trackday Plot's every 3 months. PB Buddy also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 26.0). 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

PB Buddy ships an update every 3 weeks, Trackday Plot every 3 months. Both last shipped on September 30, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
PB Buddy versus Trackday Plot: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPB BuddyTrackday Plot
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (10 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings10 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS15.6 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB5 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperTimur IskhodzhanovVolodymyr Ivanyshyn

In-app purchases

None

PB Buddy

No in-app purchases

None

Trackday Plot

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PB Buddy free?
PB Buddy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Trackday Plot free?
Trackday Plot is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do PB Buddy or Trackday Plot have ads?
Neither PB Buddy nor Trackday Plot shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PB Buddy or Trackday Plot?
PB Buddy ships an update every 3 weeks, and Trackday Plot every 3 months. Most recently, PB Buddy was updated on September 30, 2026 and Trackday Plot on September 30, 2026.

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