# LapTracker vs SmartRace Connect

The clearest difference is price: SmartRace Connect at Free against LapTracker's $1.99. SmartRace Connect also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7). LapTracker's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (107 vs 9). On review sentiment, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

SmartRace Connect is free to download; LapTracker costs $1.99 up front. SmartRace Connect sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. LapTracker asks for nothing beyond the download.

SmartRace Connect holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LapTracker has 107 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 88% of LapTracker's written reviews are positive against 92% of SmartRace Connect's.

LapTracker ships an update every 3 months, SmartRace Connect every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | LapTracker | SmartRace Connect |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.7 (107 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/laptracker-auto-timer/id691114189/reviews) | **[5.0 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smartrace-connect/id1261313793/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **107** | 9 |
| Positive reviews | 88.2% of reviews | **92.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#65** | — |
| Size | 2 MB | 31 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sten Kaiser](https://appshunter.io/developer/309325742) | [Marc Bonsels](https://appshunter.io/developer/978458575) |

## What reviewers say

### LapTracker

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

**Currently charting:** #65 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


### SmartRace Connect

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smartrace-connect/id1261313793)

This companion app displays real-time racing data from a connected main app, including lap times, fuel levels, and car status. It offers features like brake adjustments and track calls for an enhanced racing experience.

**Highlights:** Real-time lap times, Fuel gauge display, Personal best lap tracking, Car issue and weather display, Brake adjustments, Headlight flasher control, Track call trigger

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pit Radio | $3.99 | one-time |
| Race Control Center | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is LapTracker free?

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

### Is SmartRace Connect free?

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

### Which has better reviews, LapTracker or SmartRace Connect?

SmartRace Connect is rated higher. LapTracker averages 4.7 out of 5 from 107 ratings, while SmartRace Connect averages 5.0 from 9 ratings.

### Do LapTracker or SmartRace Connect have ads?

Neither LapTracker nor SmartRace Connect shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, LapTracker or SmartRace Connect?

LapTracker ships an update every 3 months, and SmartRace Connect every 2 months. Most recently, LapTracker was updated on October 12, 2026 and SmartRace Connect on September 21, 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.*