# RaceCoach vs ApexLap

The clearest difference is update cadence: RaceCoach at every 2 weeks against ApexLap's every 3 months. RaceCoach also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. RaceCoach sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month and ApexLap sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for RaceCoach against 5.0 for ApexLap. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

RaceCoach ships an update every 2 weeks, ApexLap every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | RaceCoach | ApexLap |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/racecoach-ai-lap-analysis/id6773518488/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/apexlap-lap-timer-and-telemetry/id6782556737/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 38 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Drew Forster](https://appshunter.io/developer/6773518490) | [Develak](https://appshunter.io/developer/1803580275) |

## What reviewers say

### RaceCoach

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/racecoach-ai-lap-analysis/id6773518488)

Analyze your track driving footage with AI. This app automatically detects laps and sectors, highlights where you gain or lose time, and calculates your optimal lap. Unlock advanced AI coaching and session management with the Pro version.

**Highlights:** Upload onboard video or GPS data, Detect laps and sectors, Compare sector times, Identify time loss areas, Calculate optimum lap, View telemetry maps and lap deltas, AI coaching

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| RaceCoach Pro Monthly | $4.99 | per month |


### ApexLap

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/apexlap-lap-timer-and-telemetry/id6782556737)

This app transforms your phone into a professional data-logger for track days, automatically timing laps with millisecond accuracy. It offers reliable lap timing for cars, motorcycles, and karting, with built-in circuits and the ability to create custom tracks. Advanced features include video overlays, full telemetry, and lap comparisons.

**Highlights:** Automatic lap timing with millisecond accuracy, Video overlay export with lap data, Full telemetry: speed, G-force, delta, Lap comparison tool, External GPS and OBD-II data support, Setup sheet logging, 500+ built-in circuits

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Apex Pro (Monthly) | $4.99 | per month |
| Apex Pro (Yearly) | $34.99 | per year |
| Apex Pro Lifetime | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is RaceCoach free?

RaceCoach is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is ApexLap free?

ApexLap is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, RaceCoach or ApexLap?

RaceCoach and ApexLap are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do RaceCoach or ApexLap have ads?

Neither RaceCoach nor ApexLap shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, RaceCoach or ApexLap?

RaceCoach ships an update every 2 weeks, and ApexLap every 3 months. Most recently, RaceCoach was updated on October 31, 2026 and ApexLap on October 28, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*
