# LapTracker vs LapTrophy

The clearest difference is price: LapTrophy at Free against LapTracker's $1.99. LapTracker's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On rating, ratings volume, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

LapTrophy is free to download; LapTracker costs $1.99 up front. LapTrophy sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. LapTracker asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for LapTracker against 4.8 for LapTrophy. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 107 and 271 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 88% of LapTracker's written reviews are positive against 79% of LapTrophy's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | LapTracker | LapTrophy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.7 (107 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/laptracker-auto-timer/id691114189/reviews) | **[4.8 (271 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/laptrophy-track-lap-timer/id1244558686/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 107 | **271** |
| Positive reviews | **88.2% of reviews** | 79.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#101** | — |
| Size | 2 MB | 24 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sten Kaiser](https://appshunter.io/developer/309325742) | [DXB Technologies](https://appshunter.io/developer/1106571299) |

## What reviewers say

### LapTracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/laptracker-auto-timer/id691114189)

**Currently charting:** #101 Top Paid · Sports (US App Store)

This motion detection app automatically times and counts laps for various activities like running, cycling, and racing. It uses your device's camera with adjustable zones to track multiple participants and provides spoken results and graphical analysis. Share your race data via email for detailed review.

**Highlights:** Motion detection lap timing, Adjustable detection zones, Tracks multiple participants, Spoken lap times, Graphical results comparison, Email results for analysis

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### LapTrophy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/laptrophy-track-lap-timer/id1244558686)

This app provides real-time lap timing, live tracking, and advanced analytics for car and motorbike racing. It offers GPS-powered accuracy, smart finish line detection, and detailed performance insights to help users analyze and improve their racing techniques on tracks worldwide.

**Highlights:** GPS-powered lap and sector timing, Live tracking and leaderboards, Data-driven speed and acceleration analysis, Worldwide track library and custom track creation, Automatic finish line detection, Session data export (CSV/GPX), Motorcycle lean angle analysis

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Club Member | $4.99 | per month |
| Membre Club | $39.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use and intuitive interface
- 🎯 Accurate lap timing for casual track days
- 💰 Excellent free version functionality
- 🗣️ Voice announcements for lap times
- 📊 Good data visualization and analysis

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📺 Excessive ads in free version
- 💳 Subscription model instead of one-time purchase
- 🎯 GPS accuracy issues on small tracks
- 🐛 Frequent lap detection failures
- 📍 Inaccurate track mapping/visualization

**Reported bugs**

- GPS signal loss and tracking errors
- Laps not being recorded despite activity
- Incorrect lap time calculations (off by minutes)
- App crashes on older devices (iPhone 6, SE)
- Subscription payment issues and unauthorized charges

**Requested features**

- One-time purchase option instead of subscription
- Japanese language support
- More than 2 sectors per circuit
- Minimum speed data
- Apple Watch support


## Frequently asked questions

### Is LapTracker free?

LapTracker costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is LapTrophy free?

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

### Which has better reviews, LapTracker or LapTrophy?

LapTrophy is rated higher. LapTracker averages 4.7 out of 5 from 107 ratings, while LapTrophy averages 4.8 from 271 ratings.

### Do LapTracker or LapTrophy have ads?

LapTrophy shows ads; LapTracker does not.

### Which is updated more often, LapTracker or LapTrophy?

LapTracker ships an update every 3 months, and LapTrophy every 3 months. Most recently, LapTracker was updated on October 8, 2026 and LapTrophy on October 7, 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.*