# PB Buddy vs Trackside

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PB Buddy at none against Trackside's 2. PB Buddy also leads on ratings volume (10 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). Trackside's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 3 weeks). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Trackside sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. PB Buddy asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for PB Buddy against 5.0 for Trackside. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PB Buddy has 10 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

PB Buddy ships an update every 3 weeks, Trackside daily. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PB Buddy | Trackside |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pb-buddy/id6746529126/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trackside-gps-lap-timer/id6796196239/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **10** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Daily** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 19 MB | 38 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Timur Iskhodzhanov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1817334532) | [Daniel Stratton](https://appshunter.io/developer/1555112389) |

## What reviewers say

### PB Buddy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pb-buddy/id6746529126)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Trackside

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trackside-gps-lap-timer/id6796196239)

Record and analyze track driving sessions with automatic lap timing, turn-by-turn insights, and video comparison. Connect your iPhone or compatible GPS receiver to capture telemetry data and share performance videos. Explore demo mode to test features without a vehicle.

**Highlights:** Automatic lap timing, Turn-by-turn telemetry analysis, Reference video comparison, Shareable telemetry videos, Friends and leaderboards, Import from VBOX, Garmin Catalyst

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Trackside Pro Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Trackside Pro Annual | $59.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PB Buddy free?

PB Buddy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Trackside free?

Trackside is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, PB Buddy or Trackside?

PB Buddy and Trackside are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 10 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do PB Buddy or Trackside have ads?

Neither PB Buddy nor Trackside shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PB Buddy or Trackside?

PB Buddy ships an update every 3 weeks, and Trackside daily. Most recently, PB Buddy was updated on September 30, 2026 and Trackside on September 19, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*