Comparison

VBOX Laptimer vs Formula 1®

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

Head to head
About

VBOX Laptimer

This app provides accurate lap times and predictive lap times for vehicles using internal GPS or a high-accuracy VBOX Sport receiver. It offers features like auto-track selection, custom circuit creation, and data saving for analysis.

Highlights
  • Accurate lap times
  • Predictive lap times
  • Auto track selection
  • Custom circuit creation
  • Speed display (mph/km/h)
  • Lap data saving for analysis
Features
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LapTimer is a powerful laptiming app which works with the internal GPS of the iPhone or as a companion to the VBOX Sport which uses a high accuracy GPS receiver to enhance the capabilities of your iPhone. Collecting GPS data at 20 times per second the VBOX Sport provides a level of accuracy currently unheard of with iPhone and iPad apps.  Our LapTimer app uses this data to provide you with accurate lap times and predictive lap times for your vehicle. You can use your iPhone or iPad to display your speed, your current lap time, your predicted lap time or a list of previous lap times all using the same VBOX technology used by many of the world’s major motor manufacturers and car magazines. Key features Auto track selection – based on your current location and using our comprehensive track map database, no need to set the start/finish line Predicted lap time – using unique Racelogic algorithms to predict your current lap time based on your reference lap with delta-t shown in a red/green bar graph Display current speed or maximum speed in mph or km/h List of lap times, including sector times where available Custom circuit creation – create your own track or circuit and start/finish line if required Save your lap data in a Racelogic .vbo file for analysis in Circuit Tools software Range of configuration options All of the apps functionality is available when you are connected to a 20Hz VBOX Sport via Bluetooth to an iOS device running iOS 7.0 or later. If you are not connected to a VBOX Sport the app will use the 1Hz internal GPS of your Apple device with a corresponding reduction in accuracy. Also available from iTunes are the Racelogic Performance Test and Diagnostics apps for VBOX Sport. For more information on the VBOX Sport from Racelogic and to find details of your local dealer please visit www.vboxmotorsport.co.uk

About

Formula 1®

Get all the latest Formula 1 news, results, and highlights. Enhance your race weekend with real-time data, schedules, and tools for live attendees. Unlock exclusive content with a subscription.

Highlights
  • Latest F1 news and analysis
  • Race weekend schedules
  • Real-time results and live timings
  • F1 Fantasy team management
  • At-Track fan enhancements
  • Live telemetry data (with subscription)
Currently charting
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Experience Formula 1® like never before with our official app! Your one-stop hub keeps you updated with the latest F1 news, thrilling highlights, race results, action-packed videos, real-time results and detailed schedules. Plus a new dedicated area for fans attending a Grand Prix to enhance your At-Track experience. Stay ahead of the curve with: • The latest F1 news and expert technical analysis • Race weekend schedules and real-time results • Manage your F1 Fantasy team • Free Leaderboard with live timings • Driver and conductor standings • Essential tools for attending fans, including interactive maps and personalised timetables. For F1 TV Access® subscribers, unlock a world of exclusive content including: • Live telemetry data and session insights, including comprehensive tyre Information, lap times, speed and DRS. • Real-time interactive Driver Tracker Maps • Live English audio commentary • Listen to the drama unfold with the best of Team Radio Download now for your ultimate companion into the world of Formula 1®. How to subscribe to F1® TV F1® TV puts you in the driving seat – with race highlights, live timing and live streaming (available only in certain countries). You can subscribe to F1® TV with an annual or monthly subscription. Subscriptions renew automatically, unless you turn off auto-renew at least 24 hours beforehand. You can turn off auto-renew at any time through your iTunes account. Terms of use: https://account.formula1.com/#/en/terms-of-use Subscription terms and conditions: https://account.formula1.com/#/en/subscription-terms Privacy policy: https://account.formula1.com/#/en/privacy-policy

Screenshots

VBOX Laptimer4 screens
Formula 1®4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: VBOX Laptimer at none against Formula 1®'s 14. VBOX Laptimer also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). Formula 1®'s advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (84K vs 26). On price 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. Formula 1® sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. VBOX Laptimer asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Formula 1® holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Formula 1® has 84K ratings behind it against 26, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 17% of VBOX Laptimer's written reviews are positive against 36% of Formula 1®'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

VBOX Laptimer ships an update every 3 months, Formula 1® every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on August 21, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard9 real differences · 2 level
VBOX Laptimer versus Formula 1®: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVBOX LaptimerFormula 1®
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (26 ratings)4.8 (84K ratings) — better
Positive reviews16.7% of reviews35.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2684K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#168 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size117 MB534 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperRacelogicFormula One Digital Media Limited

Customer experience

VBOX Laptimer

All ratings26 ratings
Positive84.6%
Neutral3.8%
Negative11.5%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive16.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative83.3%

Formula 1®

All ratings84,417 ratings
Positive95.7%
Neutral1.7%
Negative2.5%
Written reviews1,401 reviews
Positive35.6%
Neutral11.3%
Negative53.1%

Bugs and requests

VBOX Laptimer

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Formula 1®

Reported bugs

9 issues
  • Fantasy league team keeps disappearing
  • Fantasy login seldom works
  • Live timing and commentary out of sync
  • App crashes
  • Doesn't work on iPhone
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  • Leagues tab missing in fantasy
  • Video issues, lack of sound
  • Forgets login information
  • Subscription issues

Requested features

7 requests
  • Dark mode
  • Option to sort tracks by various metrics
  • Ability to replay entire races until next year
  • Synchronize timing to broadcast
  • Add F2/F3 calendar sync
Show 2 more
  • Restore previous live timing layout
  • Bring back no spoiler mode

In-app purchases

None

VBOX Laptimer

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

Formula 1®

Subscriptions5
  • F1® App Monthly Subscription$2.991 Month
  • F1® TV Access Monthly$3.491 Month
  • F1® App Annual Subscription$26.991 Year
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  • F1® TV Access Annual$29.991 Year
  • F1 TV Premium Annual FT$129.991 Year

Questions

Is VBOX Laptimer free?
VBOX Laptimer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Formula 1® free?
Formula 1® is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, VBOX Laptimer or Formula 1®?
Formula 1® is rated higher. VBOX Laptimer averages 4.5 out of 5 from 26 ratings, while Formula 1® averages 4.8 from 84K ratings.
Do VBOX Laptimer or Formula 1® have ads?
Formula 1® shows ads; VBOX Laptimer does not.
Which is updated more often, VBOX Laptimer or Formula 1®?
VBOX Laptimer ships an update every 3 months, and Formula 1® every 2 weeks. Most recently, VBOX Laptimer was updated on August 21, 2026 and Formula 1® on September 29, 2026.

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