LapCoach vs Trackside
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
Trackside
Record and analyze track driving sessions with automatic lap timing, turn-by-turn insights, and video comparison. Connect your iPhone or compatible GPS receiver to capture telemetry data and share performance videos. Explore demo mode to test features without a vehicle.
- Automatic lap timing
- Turn-by-turn telemetry analysis
- Reference video comparison
- Shareable telemetry videos
- Friends and leaderboards
- Import from VBOX, Garmin Catalyst
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Get more from every lap with free, unlimited recording and automatic lap timing. Record in any car with your iPhone, analyze your driving, and create shareable telemetry videos. LAP TIMING • Automatic track detection, predicted lap times, and live delta • Create custom circuits and point-to-point courses for autocross and other runs • View live delta timing and control recording with Apple CarPlay ANALYSIS & AI • Compare laps, sectors, and corners, review inputs, and see your optimal lap • Compare reference videos from YouTube with synchronized playback and a live time delta • Get in-app AI insights or explore synced telemetry with the Trackside ChatGPT plugin FRIENDS & LEADERBOARDS • Compare stats and personal bests on friends-only leaderboards • Share full session telemetry with friends and compare laps CAMERAS & VIDEO • Record with your iPhone or control supported GoPro, DJI, and Insta360 cameras • Import footage directly from supported cameras • Sync onboard footage and export videos with telemetry overlays IMPORT, SYNC & EXPORT • Import VBOX, Porsche Track Precision, Garmin Catalyst, and other supported files • Sync sessions with iCloud and export VBOX-compatible files GPS & OBD COMPATIBILITY • RaceBox: Mini, Mini S, and Micro • Dragy: Pro, Lite, DRG70, DRG70-C, and DRG69 • OBD: OBDLink CX, Veepeak OBDCheck BLE/BLE+, Dragy OBD II, Vgate (IOS-Vlink), and OBDBLE PORSCHE DIRECT CONNECTION Trackside supports the same Porsche models as Track Precision. • 911: all 992 models; 991.2 (2017+); 991.1 GT3 / GT3 RS (2015+) • Cayman & Boxster: 982 / 718 (2017+); 981 Cayman GT4 (2015+) • Cayenne, Panamera, and Taycan: 2022+ Questions or feedback? Email trackside@californiamotorsports.co Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Trackside at daily against LapCoach's every 5 days. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. LapCoach sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Trackside sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
LapCoach ships an update every 5 days, Trackside daily. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | LapCoach | Trackside |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 4 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | Daily — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 55 MB | 45 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | EBSM srls | Daniel Stratton |
In-app purchases
LapCoach
- Premium$8.99
Trackside
- Trackside Pro Monthly$9.991 Month
- Trackside Pro Annual$59.991 Year
Questions
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