Comparison

Club Laps vs FPV Lap Timer

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

Head to head
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

About

FPV Lap Timer

Features
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Your phone is the timing gate. FPV Lap Timer uses your phone's camera to count laps automatically - no transponders, no timing gates, no extra hardware. Mount your phone at the start/finish, line the gate up with the on-screen center line, hit Start, and every time your quad crosses the line a lap is recorded. That's it. A perfect match for racing in your home, backyard, race track, or even training for RaceGOW. Built for FPV, tinywhoops, and drone racing practice, whether you're grinding a backyard gate or dialing in a full track. CAMERA-BASED LAP TIMING • Rear or front camera acts as a stationary lap counter • Real-time motion detection with velocity tracking for clean, reliable crossings • Adjustable detection sensitivity and approach distance to match your spot • Set lap direction and number of laps per run • Voice lap announcements, lap beeps, and haptics so you never have to look at the screen RACE YOUR GHOST • Every session becomes a ghost you can race against • Live beeps and gap callouts tell you if you're ahead or behind your best run • Optional synced audio overlay captured with your run • Set your active ghost and chase your personal best, lap after lap RECORD & SHARE • Screen-record your race with the live HUD and mic audio • Play back and share your runs BUILD YOUR FLEET • Track every quad in your hangar • Log motor size, motor KV, prop type, dry weight, all-up weight, and a photo • Compare setups side by side ANALYTICS THAT ACTUALLY HELP • Session stats: best lap, average, consecutive laps, airtime • Group results by drone, motor, KV, or prop to see what's actually faster • Consistency scoring, leaderboards, and lap-distribution charts • Full history of every session and every lap FREE TO START The lap timer is free - count laps, hear announcements, tune sensitivity, and review per-session stats with one track and one drone. Upgrade once to Premium to unlock: • Unlimited tracks and full fleet management • Ghost recording and racing with synced audio • Advanced analytics across your whole fleet No subscriptions. One-time purchase. Mount it. Start it. Send it.

Screenshots

Club Laps4 screens
FPV Lap Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Club Laps at none against FPV Lap Timer's 1. Club Laps also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). FPV Lap Timer's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). On price, ads 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. FPV Lap Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Club Laps asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Club Laps ships an update weekly, FPV Lap Timer every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Club Laps versus FPV Lap Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterClub LapsFPV Lap Timer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (36 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings36 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS18.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB48 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVincent CrossleyDaniel Abdel-Nour

In-app purchases

None

Club Laps

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

FPV Lap Timer

One-time1
  • Unlimited FPV Lap Timer$7.99

Questions

Is Club Laps free?
Club Laps is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is FPV Lap Timer free?
FPV Lap Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Club Laps or FPV Lap Timer have ads?
Neither Club Laps nor FPV Lap Timer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Club Laps or FPV Lap Timer?
Club Laps ships an update weekly, and FPV Lap Timer every 3 weeks. Most recently, Club Laps was updated on November 9, 2026 and FPV Lap Timer on November 5, 2026.

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