Comparison

Race Cockpit vs LapPulse Timer

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

Head to head
About

Race Cockpit

Features
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Warning : External GPS RaceBox Mini is mandatory !  RaceCockpit is a live telemetry dashboard designed for competitive karting/race car and endurance events. Connect a compatible external high-frequency GPS sensor and access accurate telemetry data directly during your session. Core features: • Real-time lap timing • Delta time vs best lap • Sector analysis • Best lap trajectory visualization • Session statistics (duration, best, average, Vmax) • Stage management (Practice / Qualifying / Race) • Pit wall connection for pit calls RaceCockpit relies on an external Bluetooth GPS device for telemetry recording. The iPhone GPS is not used. Designed for rental karting competitions, race car, track day and endurance races.

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LapPulse Timer

Features
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LapPulse is the ultimate lap timer for kart drivers — precision telemetry in your pocket. REAL-TIME LAP TIMING Connect your RaceBox Mini via Bluetooth for 25Hz GPS-based lap detection with automatic start/finish line recognition. See your current lap, best lap, and live delta in real time on a heads-up display designed for the track. 3 HUD LAYOUTS Choose from Neon Grid, Racing Cockpit, or Clean Brutalist — each available in landscape and portrait orientation. Mount your phone on the wheel or dash and get the data you need at a glance. LAP COMPARISON Compare any two laps side by side with synchronized speed and delta charts. Scrub through the data and see cursor positions move on the track map in real time. Find where you're gaining and losing time. SPEED ANALYSIS Color-coded speed heatmaps overlay your racing line on a satellite map. Instantly see braking zones, corner speeds, and acceleration points. TRACK MANAGEMENT Create and manage your favorite tracks with a guided editor. Set start/finish lines and sector boundaries with precision using draggable pins and visual trigger zones. PERSONAL BESTS Track your PB progression across sessions for every track. See your improvement over time and celebrate new records. SESSION HISTORY Every session is saved with full telemetry data, weather conditions, and tags. Filter, search, and review your driving history. SHARE & COMPARE Export sessions as .lappulse files to share with teammates, or export CSV for external analysis tools. WORKS OFFLINE All data is stored locally on your device. No account required, no cloud dependency. Your data stays yours. REQUIRES: RaceBox Mini, Mini S, or Micro GPS device for live recording. Demo mode available for testing without hardware. BUILD YOUR OWN HUD Every driver reads a different number first. Drag widgets onto a snap grid and put yours where your eyes already go — current lap, best lap, live delta, predicted lap, speed, sector lights and more. Portrait and landscape get their own layouts. The stop button always stays put, so you can never lose it mid-session.

Screenshots

Race Cockpit4 screens
LapPulse Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: LapPulse Timer at none against Race Cockpit's 5. LapPulse Timer also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly) and device support (3 vs 1). On price and ads 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. Race Cockpit sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. LapPulse Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Race Cockpit ships an update monthly, LapPulse Timer fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 2 level
Race Cockpit versus LapPulse Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRace CockpitLapPulse Timer
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyMonthlyFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB52 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRACE COCKPITArtur Ploom

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Race Cockpit

One-time5
  • 60 minutes pack$4.99
  • 5h pack$24.99
  • 10h pack$45.00
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  • 25h pack$89.00
  • 50h pack$149.00
None

LapPulse Timer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Race Cockpit free?
Race Cockpit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is LapPulse Timer free?
LapPulse Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Race Cockpit or LapPulse Timer have ads?
Neither Race Cockpit nor LapPulse Timer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Race Cockpit or LapPulse Timer?
Race Cockpit ships an update monthly, and LapPulse Timer fortnightly. Most recently, Race Cockpit was updated on October 25, 2026 and LapPulse Timer on October 24, 2026.

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