Comparison

Pole Lap Logger vs G86 Racing

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

Head to head
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Pole Lap Logger

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The lap you drove, read back to you. Pole Lap Logger records lap times, sector times, speed, G and your GPS line, then replays the whole lap on a map so you can see exactly where the time went — and lays it over your in-car video. RECORDING • The phone you already have is enough to record a session — mount it with a clear view of the sky and its built-in GPS does the work. • For higher precision, pair a supported Bluetooth LE GPS receiver. It samples far more often than a phone, which sharpens lap and sector times. • Start/finish and sector lines are detected automatically as you cross them. Built-in layouts carry pit lines as well, so out laps and in laps stay separate and never spoil a best time. ANALYSIS • Replay any lap on a satellite map and watch it trace the line you actually drove. Follow it flat in 2D, or tilt the camera to sit behind you. • Compare two laps at once and watch the delta build and fall, corner by corner. • Plot speed, longitudinal G and lateral G against time or distance — or sync the two laps by position instead of time. • Enter your gear ratios, final drive and rev limit, and the map shows the gear and engine speed at each corner, with rev-limit lines on the graph. • Your best at each circuit, across every saved session, is highlighted — or pin one earlier session to measure against. VIDEO OVERLAY • Lap time, delta, sectors, speed, G and a course map are drawn into your in-car video and saved as a new video. • Line the video up with the session from the GPS that most GoPro models record, from the time it was shot, or by hand at a moment you choose, such as crossing the start line. • Replay a lap with its synced video alongside the map and graph. Play, pause or scrub the graph and the video follows. Choose a layout with two or three frames. • Export the whole video or one lap with a few seconds either side. MP4 and MOV in H.264 or HEVC, including GoPro recordings split across files. • The video is processed on your device and never uploaded. The result goes to your photo library with the Pole Lap Logger name in the corner, which Premium can hide. CIRCUITS • Built-in layouts arrive with their start/finish, sector and pit lines already placed. • Draw anything else yourself in a few minutes: drop the lines on a satellite map and it works just like a built-in layout. • Just cruising? Record without a circuit and keep the trace anyway. YOUR DATA STAYS YOURS • Sessions are stored on the device. There is no account and no sign-in. • Export any session as GPX, CSV or NMEA. • Open files shared with you in the app. • No advertising of any kind. FREE AND PREMIUM Recording, playback, comparison, graphs, the circuit editor and data export are never limited. Video Overlay is free with one layout and exports up to 1080p. The free version keeps three saved sessions on the device. Premium removes that cap and adds every Video Overlay layout and your own layouts, exports up to 4K, custom export ranges, the options for session info, lap confirmation, the scrolling graph and the gauges, and a switch to hide the watermark. Features added later may also be part of Premium. Premium is available as a monthly or yearly subscription, or as a one-time purchase that never expires. Prices are set per region and shown on this page and in the app. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel them in your Apple Account settings. Purchases are tied to the App Store account used to make them. BEFORE YOU START • Lap times and telemetry come from GPS. Accuracy depends on the receiver, the device and the conditions, and this app is not an official timing device. • Use it on closed courses, keep your eyes on the track and never operate the app while driving. • Do not rely on any figure it shows for decisions that affect your safety. Terms of Use: https://polelaplogger.com/terms/ Privacy Policy: https://polelaplogger.com/privacy

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G86 Racing

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G86 Racing records GPS lap times, telemetry and onboard video for cars and motorcycles. Use your iPhone or iPad on its own for circuit track days and point-to-point runs, or add supported sensors and a car computer. Lap timing • Circuit laps and point-to-point runs with live delta, lap times and sector splits • Mapped tracks, a track editor and routes learned from your own driving • Save a recorded run or a selected section as a track, and compare shared sections across runs • Session history, track maps and metric or imperial units • Phone GPS works offline Free features Guest mode includes lap timing and local session history without an account. A free account adds the track editor, three onboard videos and a Pro demonstration session. Team is free for 7 days for new accounts. Pro analysis and video • Compare up to four laps or runs using speed, time gap, g-force and telemetry traces • Review corner entry, minimum and exit speeds, lateral g, sectors and consistency • Motorcycle lean-angle display, charts and video overlay • On-device coaching reports with corner scorecards • Configurable live instruments and charts • Record onboard video and export a copy with a 720p or 1080p telemetry overlay • Choose an overlay look, move its instruments and select the part of the recording to export • CSV, MoTeC i2 CSV, AiM CSV, VBO and JSON exports; supported CSV imports Connected telemetry and pit wall • Guided car-computer connection using a QR code • ECU and external GPS over MQTT with supported receiver and ECU profiles • Car-specific computer selection, with automatic fallback to available phone sensors • Cloud sync and a live pit wall for your crew in a browser CarPlay and Apple Watch Basic session status and recording controls are free. Pro adds sector comparisons, roadbook guidance, rally timers and advanced Watch tools, including trip correction, speed zones, moto clock and pit messages. Team workspace Team adds shared sessions, roles, event plans, stints, checklists, setup revisions, parts stock and driver debriefs. Each teammate needs their own Pro subscription. Video remains on the device that recorded it. Cloud sync does not upload original footage. Subscriptions Pro and Team are auto-renewable subscriptions, billed monthly or annually. Payment is charged to your Apple Account when you confirm the purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless you cancel it at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel it in your App Store account settings. Prices are shown in the App Store before you buy. G86 is a driving aid, not official timing or a safety system. Check the track configuration and timing lines before driving. GPS accuracy depends on the receiver, mount and conditions. Terms of Use: https://g86racing.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://g86racing.com/privacy

Screenshots

Pole Lap Logger4 screens
G86 Racing4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Pole Lap Logger at every 5 days against G86 Racing's every 2 weeks. G86 Racing's advantage is device support (5 vs 3). On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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. Pole Lap Logger sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month and G86 Racing sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pole Lap Logger ships an update every 5 days, G86 Racing every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Pole Lap Logger versus G86 Racing: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPole Lap LoggerG86 Racing
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size58 MB116 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTasuku EndoSIA CrowFoundry

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Pole Lap Logger

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly$1.491 Month
  • Premium Yearly$2.991 Year
One-time1
  • Premium Lifetime$19.99
4 purchases

G86 Racing

Subscriptions4
  • G86 Pro · Monthly$14.991 Month
  • G86 Team · Monthly$49.991 Month
  • G86 Pro · Annual$149.991 Year
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  • G86 Team · Annual$499.991 Year

Questions

Is Pole Lap Logger free?
Pole Lap Logger is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is G86 Racing free?
G86 Racing is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Pole Lap Logger or G86 Racing have ads?
Neither Pole Lap Logger nor G86 Racing shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pole Lap Logger or G86 Racing?
Pole Lap Logger ships an update every 5 days, and G86 Racing every 2 weeks. Most recently, Pole Lap Logger was updated on November 6, 2026 and G86 Racing on October 31, 2026.

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