Comparison

LapPulse Timer vs Start

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.

About

Start

Features
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FREE FEATURES • Manual karting lap timing • Split timing • Session results and lap review • Clean, distraction-free interface START PREMIUM (OPTIONAL SUBSCRIPTION) Unlimited session tracking and certain premium tools require Start Premium, an optional auto-renewable annual subscription. Terms of Use: https://fiboagency.replit.app/terms/start-karting-timer Privacy Policy: https://fiboagency.replit.app/apps/kartlap-lap-timer/privacy

Screenshots

LapPulse Timer4 screens
Start4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: LapPulse Timer at none against Start's 1. 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. Start sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per year. LapPulse Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LapPulse Timer ships an update fortnightly, Start every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
LapPulse Timer versus Start: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLapPulse TimerStart
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.1
Further details — not scored
Size36 MB45 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperArtur PloomVLADIMIR SYCHEV

In-app purchases

None

LapPulse Timer

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Start

Subscriptions1
  • Start: Karting Timer7 Days trial$2.991 Year

Questions

Is LapPulse Timer free?
LapPulse Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Start free?
Start is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do LapPulse Timer or Start have ads?
Neither LapPulse Timer nor Start shows ads.
Which is updated more often, LapPulse Timer or Start?
LapPulse Timer ships an update fortnightly, and Start every 9 days. Most recently, LapPulse Timer was updated on September 20, 2026 and Start on October 5, 2026.

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