Comparison

LapCoach vs Trackside

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

Head to head
About

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.

About

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.

Highlights
  • 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, turn-by-turn analysis, reference-video comparison, and shareable telemetry videos. Record in any car using your iPhone or a supported external GPS receiver, including RaceBox Mini, Mini S, Micro, and Dragy Pro. Connect directly to a compatible Porsche for vehicle telemetry, or add supported OBD hardware for additional vehicle data. Import existing sessions from VBOX, Porsche Track Precision, Garmin Catalyst, and other supported apps. AUTOMATIC LAP TIMING • Record unlimited track sessions for free • Automatically detect supported tracks and begin recording • See live lap timing, predicted lap times, and your real-time delta to your best lap AUTOCROSS & CUSTOM COURSES • Create custom circuits and point-to-point courses from recorded GPS data • Set start and finish gates for autocross and other point-to-point runs • Save courses for future sessions or apply them to existing sessions ANALYSIS & AI INSIGHTS • Review lap times, sectors, inputs, and an optimal lap from your fastest segments • Compare every turn and get telemetry-backed insights on your biggest opportunities • Compare your lap against any reference video with synchronized playback and a live time delta FRIENDS & LEADERBOARDS • Add friends and compare stats from your track days • Compete on friends-only leaderboards at each track • Share full session telemetry with friends and compare laps CAMERAS & VIDEO • Record with your iPhone or supported GoPro, DJI, and Insta360 cameras • Add and sync onboard footage, then export shareable videos with telemetry overlays IMPORT, SYNC & EXPORT • Import sessions from VBOX, Porsche Track Precision, and other supported apps • Sync sessions across your devices with iCloud • Export sessions in a VBOX-compatible format for use with other analysis tools TRACKSIDE PRO Session recording is free and unlimited. Trackside Pro unlocks telemetry-backed AI insights, reference-video comparison, full lap data sharing with friends, and telemetry video export. PORSCHE DIRECT CONNECTION Trackside supports the same Porsche models as Track Precision. 911 • 991.1 GT3 and GT3 RS — model year 2015 or later • All 991.2 models — model year 2017 or later • All 992 models 718 CAYMAN & BOXSTER • 981 Cayman GT4 — model year 2015 or later • All 982 / 718 models — model year 2017 or later OTHER MODELS • Cayenne — model year 2022 or later • Panamera — model year 2022 or later • Taycan — model year 2022 or later Questions or feedback? Email trackside@californiamotorsports.co Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

LapCoach4 screens
Trackside4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LapCoach ships an update every 5 days, Trackside daily. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
LapCoach versus Trackside: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLapCoachTrackside
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 daysDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS18.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size55 MB38 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEBSM srlsDaniel Stratton

In-app purchases

1 purchases

LapCoach

One-time1
  • Premium$8.99
2 purchases

Trackside

Subscriptions2
  • Trackside Pro Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Trackside Pro Annual$59.991 Year

Questions

Is LapCoach free?
LapCoach is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Trackside free?
Trackside is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do LapCoach or Trackside have ads?
Neither LapCoach nor Trackside shows ads.
Which is updated more often, LapCoach or Trackside?
LapCoach ships an update every 5 days, and Trackside daily. Most recently, LapCoach was updated on September 29, 2026 and Trackside on September 19, 2026.

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