Start vs Lap Timer Pro
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Start
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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
Lap Timer Pro
This app provides advanced lap timing and session management for kart racers. Track multiple drivers, analyze sector times, and log detailed setup information for each session. Upgrade to Pro for full history and advanced timing modes.
- Time up to 4 drivers simultaneously
- Best lap detection
- Sector timing mode (Pro)
- Segment timer mode (Pro)
- Save and review session history
- Log tyre pressure, engine setup, and more
- Create driver profiles
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Lap Timer Pro: Kart is the essential tool for kart racers, coaches, and teams competing at every level — from club racing to FIA and WSK championships. TIMER • Time up to 4 drivers simultaneously • Best lap detection with automatic highlighting • Sector timing mode (Pro) for advanced analysis • Segment timer (Pro) for specific track sections SESSION MANAGEMENT • Save and review complete session history • Weather conditions recorded automatically • Tyre type, pressure, engine and sprocket setup logging • Coach notes for every session DRIVER PROFILES • Create profiles for your entire team • Assign categories: Mini, Junior, OK, KZ • Race group management PRO FEATURES — FREE for 49 days, then $4.99/year • Full session history (free includes last session only) • Sector timing mode • Segment timer mode Built by a karting family, used at FIA and WSK events. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Start at 15.1 against Lap Timer Pro's 17.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Start sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per year and Lap Timer Pro sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Start ships an update every 9 days, Lap Timer Pro every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Start | Lap Timer Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 45 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | VLADIMIR SYCHEV | Jacek Gardzielik |
In-app purchases
Start
- Start: Karting Timer7 Days trial$2.991 Year
Lap Timer Pro
- Lap Timer Pro$4.991 Year
