Comparison

LapPulse Timer vs LapCoach

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

Head to head
About

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.

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LapCoach

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Track every lap with professional precision. LapCoach is the GPS lap timer for car and motorcycle track days that turns your driving data into actionable feedback through its built-in AI Coach. Get started, free Download the app and start immediately using your phone's GPS. No purchase required to begin timing your laps. Pair the LapCoach One device for maximum precision The LapCoach One hardware device brings GPS to 20Hz — 20 samples per second versus 1Hz on your phone. The difference between 5 meters and under 1 meter of positional accuracy. The difference between an approximate delta and one precise to the hundredth. Key features Real-time GPS lap timer Delta bar — compare every lap against your best lap or previous lap AI Coach — post-session analysis with actionable corner-by-corner feedback Automatic circuit detection Italian circuits preloaded — Monza, Mugello, Imola, Misano, Vallelunga and more Acceleration timer — 0-60 mph, 0-124 mph, quarter mile and more Full session history BLE connection to LapCoach One device for professional 20Hz GPS AI Coach — beyond the numbers At the end of each session, the AI analyzes your laps and identifies where you're losing time: late braking, suboptimal lines, apex points to hit earlier. When the circuit is recognized, the analysis goes corner by corner with specific suggestions on racing line, braking point, and recommended gear. Freemium model The app is free with core features. Advanced features — AI Coach, unlimited delta, full history, all circuits — unlock with a one-time purchase. No subscription. Pairing the LapCoach One device automatically unlocks all premium features. Compatibility Works with any car or motorcycle on track. No electrical installation required. The device mounts with velcro or zip ties in under 2 minutes.

Screenshots

LapPulse Timer4 screens
LapCoach4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: LapPulse Timer at none against LapCoach's 1. LapPulse Timer also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.6). LapCoach's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs fortnightly). 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. LapCoach sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. LapPulse Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LapPulse Timer ships an update fortnightly, LapCoach every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 2 level
LapPulse Timer versus LapCoach: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLapPulse TimerLapCoach
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size52 MB55 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperArtur PloomEBSM srls

In-app purchases

None

LapPulse Timer

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

LapCoach

One-time1
  • Premium$8.99

Questions

Is LapPulse Timer free?
LapPulse Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is LapCoach free?
LapCoach is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do LapPulse Timer or LapCoach have ads?
Neither LapPulse Timer nor LapCoach shows ads.
Which is updated more often, LapPulse Timer or LapCoach?
LapPulse Timer ships an update fortnightly, and LapCoach every 5 days. Most recently, LapPulse Timer was updated on October 31, 2026 and LapCoach on October 28, 2026.

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