Comparison

Trakio vs KartCoach

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

Head to head
About

Trakio

Features
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Trakio — GPS Lap Timer for Track Days Trakio is a focused lap timing app built for drivers who want clean data and zero distraction on track day. Open the app, select your circuit, and drive — Trakio handles the rest. Pre-Session Checklist Before you head out, Trakio confirms you're ready: GPS signal strength, battery level, and start/finish line configuration. No surprises on your out lap. Auto Circuit Detection Trakio uses your location to automatically identify your nearest circuit and pre-select it for you. Check the weather conditions and wind at the track, then name your session and go. GPS Lap Timing Laps are timed automatically as you cross the start/finish line — no buttons to press while driving. Run it on your iPhone's GPS, or pair a Bluetooth receiver for a faster, sharper data stream. External GPS Support Connect a Qstarz BL-1000GT / BL-818GT or a RaceBox Mini, Mini S or Micro, and Trakio times your laps from a 10-25Hz stream instead of the roughly 1Hz your phone provides. Crossings land where you actually crossed and sector splits hold up. Circuits Around the World Search in English or Japanese, filter by country, sort by what's nearest, and star the ones you run most. Every circuit is drawn with its real outline, so you know a track by its shape. Session Analytics After each session, dive into your data: - Best lap time - Top speed - Lap consistency score - Theoretical best lap (your best sectors combined) - Lap delta trend — see if you were improving or fading - Full lap-by-lap breakdown with gap to your best GPS Trace on Satellite Map Each session shows your smoothed GPS line overlaid on a satellite map of the circuit, with start/finish and sector lines marked. Session History Your session history is stored on-device. Search and filter by all sessions, recent, or your best runs. Rename sessions, log your car, add notes, and track your progress across every visit to every circuit. Global Leaderboard Optional, and entirely up to you. Post a lap to the leaderboard for a circuit and see where it lands against other drivers. Nothing is published unless you choose to share it. Share Your Results Share your session highlights as an Instagram Story — choose a template, add a background photo, and post your best lap straight from the app. Trakio Pro Trakio is free to try with 3 saved sessions. Trakio Pro unlocks unlimited saved sessions, PDF lap time sheets, and CSV lap exports. Available as a yearly auto-renewing subscription or a one-time lifetime purchase. The yearly plan renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before renewal, and is managed in your App Store account. Payment is charged to your Apple Account. Designed for the Track - Dark mode for early morning sessions - Available in English and Japanese - No account required — sessions, laps and notes stay on your device. Only a leaderboard time you choose to share leaves it. Circuit outlines are derived from OpenStreetMap data, © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

KartCoach

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You know that a tenth of a second isn't just a number — it's the difference between the top step and the middle of the pack. Whether you're chasing a club championship or shaving seconds off your personal best, the feel of the kart only takes you so far. KartCoach turns your raw telemetry into a definitive roadmap for speed. CONNECT DIRECTLY TO YOUR AIM MYCHRON or ALFANO CSV UPLOAD. KartCoach connects to your AiM MyChron 5 or MyChron 5S over WiFi and downloads your session data in seconds. No cables. No computer. No manual exports. CORNER-BY-CORNER ANALYSIS Select any two laps to compare and KartCoach shows you exactly what happened at every reference point — apex speed, brake point, acceleration point, and racing line deviation against your reference lap. Every number is calculated directly from your telemetry. No guesswork. YOUR RACE ENGINEER IN YOUR POCKET After every session, KartCoach generates an Engineer's Report — a concise debrief that tells you where your time is going, what to focus on next session, and what you are already doing well. Sector timing shows whether your gap is in S1, S2, or S3 so you always know exactly where to look. RACING LINE COMPARISON Overlay your GPS racing line against any reference lap on a live satellite map of the track. See where your line diverges, where you are wide, and where your braking and acceleration points compare to the reference. LAP PLAYBACK Watch your lap play back in real time with a live time gap showing exactly where you are gaining and losing against your reference lap. Scrub through any moment to see your exact track position. FIND A COACH Browse professional karting coaches, view their availability, and book a session directly through the app. Payments are handled securely — your card is authorized at booking and only charged when the coach confirms. FOR COACHES List your availability, manage your student bookings, and get paid directly through the app. Set your own rate, accept or decline requests, and track your earnings — all in one place. WORKS WITH AiM MyChron 5 and 6data loggers recording XRK format sessions. Subscription required for driver telemetry analysis features. 7-day free trial available. Coaching marketplace is free to browse. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Trakio4 screens
KartCoach4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Trakio at none against KartCoach's 2. Trakio also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, 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. KartCoach sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Trakio asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. Both last shipped on October 10, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Trakio versus KartCoach: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTrakioKartCoach
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyWeeklyWeekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size54 MB20 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerkevin timsilineFoundation 51 Holdings, LLC

In-app purchases

None

Trakio

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

KartCoach

Subscriptions2
  • KartCoach Pro (Monthly)7 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • KartCoach Pro (Yearly)7 Days trial$4.991 Year

Questions

Is Trakio free?
Trakio is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is KartCoach free?
KartCoach is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Trakio or KartCoach have ads?
Neither Trakio nor KartCoach shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Trakio or KartCoach?
Trakio ships an update weekly, and KartCoach weekly. Most recently, Trakio was updated on October 10, 2026 and KartCoach on October 10, 2026.

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