Comparison

LapLync vs Run This Stopwatch

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

Head to head
About

LapLync

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One stopwatch, shared by every device in the room. Whether you're timing sprint drills on the sideline, running a swim meet, coordinating several stations along a course, or keeping a presentation or exam on one clock, LapLync starts every device together — side by side or in another country — and keeps them in sync even when the connection drops. FOR COACHES AND TRAINERS Hand athletes their phones, share a 6-character room code (or let them scan your QR), and tap Start. The 3-2-1 countdown appears on every screen at the same time. Anyone in the room can record a lap, and laps and splits show up on every device — no extra hardware, no manual data entry. FOR COMPETITION TIMEKEEPERS AND OFFICIALS Assign a device to each judge station or timing post and create a room. Every device stays in sync whether they share the venue Wi-Fi or each use their own mobile data. Clocks are aligned to Apple's time servers (NTP); devices typically agree to within a few tens of milliseconds — about ±50 ms, depending on the network. KEEPS RUNNING WHEN THE CONNECTION DROPS LapLync switches connections automatically so timing keeps going: • Bluetooth + Wi-Fi: used first when devices are close together • Internet: used automatically when devices are on different networks — even in different cities or countries • Independent mode: if all connectivity fails, each device keeps running from its NTP anchor — recordings merge automatically when the connection restores A brief "Reconnecting…" banner appears while the stopwatch keeps running. LapLync reconnects over the internet on its own, or you can tap Reconnect to retry right away. NO ACCOUNT REQUIRED Create a room and share the 6-character code by voice, chat, or QR scan. Participants join in seconds. No sign-up, no password, no email address. When the session ends, the room disappears. UNDO OR DELETE A LAP Recorded the wrong lap? Tap Undo right after it's logged (can be turned off in Settings), or long-press any lap — or swipe in the full lap list — to delete it. The host can delete any lap; participants can delete their own. Deletions sync to every device. HANDS-FREE LAP RECORDING Record laps without touching the screen: the volume buttons, a Bluetooth shutter remote, or a keyboard/page-turner remote. Optional and off by default — turn it on in Settings. LIVE ACTIVITY Watch the running stopwatch right on your Lock Screen and in the Dynamic Island. Optional — turn it off anytime in Settings. WHAT'S INCLUDED Free • Rooms with 2 devices — you and one more • Join any room as a participant, as often as you like • Synchronized start, lap recording, and split times • Full connectivity: local Bluetooth/Wi-Fi, internet relay, and automatic fallback • Your 3 most recent sessions, saved locally LapLync Pro — a one-time in-app purchase • Rooms with up to 8 devices • CSV export — share via AirDrop, Mail, or any app • Unlimited session history, saved locally Only the person who creates the room needs Pro. Joining is always included — hand a phone to anyone and they can take part. No subscription, no ads, no account. PRIVACY FIRST LapLync uses only your device UUID and device name — to identify and label your device within a room. They are kept in temporary session state while the room is active and deleted when the session ends. No location data, no contacts, no tracking, no account. Requires iOS 17 or later.

About

Run This Stopwatch

Synchronize race timing across multiple devices with a single, shared clock. Capture finish times, assign bibs, and manage results in real-time for efficient race management.

Highlights
  • Shared, synchronized clock across devices
  • Real-time bib assignment and time stamping
  • Support for multiple checkpoints and splits
  • Live dashboard for race directors
  • CSV export and email results
  • Dark mode for visibility
Features
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One shared clock. Every phone in sync. Time a race with the devices already in your volunteers' pockets. No account, no login, just the code from your race director. The start only fires once, so the clock should only exist once. Run This Stopwatch keeps the official race clock on the server, and every phone at the course reads the same time to the second. Start the clock when the race starts, tap Record as runners cross, and type the bib now or tie it on later when the rush clears. AT THE FINISH LINE • One big Record button, built for fast taps in gloves • Times are stamped by the click so two devices never disagree • Tap a bib from the roster and the runner's name fills in automatically • Missed a bib in the rush? Record the time anyway. Rows that still need a bib stay flagged until someone ties them on • A running count of finishes, and how many still need bibs ONE CLOCK, MANY DEVICES • A two-person finish line sees each other's taps within seconds • Fix a time, bib, or name from any device, and every device updates • Show newest finishes first, or finish order, per device • Stopping the clock pauses it for everyone, and you can still record late finishers SPLITS, NOT JUST THE FINISH • Your director can set up checkpoints along the course. Pick the one you are standing at • Put a phone at mile 5 and another at the finish, and both feed the same race WHEN THE DUST SETTLES • Every tap appears live in your race director's dashboard • Export the full list as a CSV, or email it in one tap • Your director can publish finish times straight to the event's results on Run This MADE FOR VOLUNTEERS • No account and no login. Just the code from your race director. • Everyone timing the race uses the same code • Dark mode for when it's your vibe Run This Stopwatch works with events that use Run This for registration. You will need a stopwatch code from your race director to get started.

Screenshots

LapLync4 screens
Run This Stopwatch4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Run This Stopwatch at none against LapLync's 1. Run This Stopwatch also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). 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. LapLync sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Run This Stopwatch asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LapLync ships an update every 3 weeks, Run This Stopwatch every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
LapLync versus Run This Stopwatch: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLapLyncRun This Stopwatch
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJUKI JUNGRun This, LLC

In-app purchases

1 purchases

LapLync

One-time1
  • LapLync Pro$5.99
None

Run This Stopwatch

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is LapLync free?
LapLync is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Run This Stopwatch free?
Run This Stopwatch is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do LapLync or Run This Stopwatch have ads?
Neither LapLync nor Run This Stopwatch shows ads.
Which is updated more often, LapLync or Run This Stopwatch?
LapLync ships an update every 3 weeks, and Run This Stopwatch every 2 weeks. Most recently, LapLync was updated on October 25, 2026 and Run This Stopwatch on October 10, 2026.

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