Comparison

LapTracker vs LapSnap

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

Head to head
About

LapTracker

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
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The automatic lap timer that speaks over 30 languages! LapTracker is a motion detection-based lap timer that can be used to track runners, cyclists, cars, models, swimmers, karts, slot cars etc. The camera view has up to four adjustable detection zones that can be used to track up to four different racers. The iPhone/iPad is placed on the side of the track and laps are automatically counted, timed and spoken. Results are presented in graphical form to enable simple and straightforward comparison of participants, and can also be submitted by email for further analysis. "An excellent tool to help you practice to get the perfect lap" www.TheRCRacer.com

About

LapSnap

Analyze your race track performance with detailed lap data. Visualize your lines, compare laps, and identify areas for improvement. Track your progress with leaderboards and save vehicle setups for future sessions.

Highlights
  • Visualize lap lines and analyze performance
  • Compare laps with best or others
  • Access historical sessions and laps
  • Leaderboards for track comparison
  • Save vehicle setup configurations
  • Create an 'Ultimate Lap' from best sectors
Features
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Get the most out of your AiM Solo 2, MyChron, GPS enabled GoPro or RaceBox Mini S at a race track by connecting it to your phone and downloading sessions. LapSnap is the first mobile app to connect your AiM device directly to your phone, without extra equipment. Just connect, download and analyze. - Visualize the lines and analyze each lap to see why you’ve been fast or slow in a particular part of the track. You can analyze speed, acceleration or deceleration, gas and brakes application, RPMs, gear change, lean angel for motorcycles, temperatures for Go-Karts, as well as your line on the map. - Compare your laps with your best lap, ultimate lap or with someone else’s lap to see what you can do to become faster. - Easy access to each session and each lap. This way you can always refer back to a particular lap. - Leaderboard. See how you stack up against others racers. Each track has a leaderboard. - Save your setup. Every session can contain your vehicle settings like suspension setup, gear ratio, tires you use etc. This way when you're coming back to a track, you can refer to the settings you've used the last time and you're not wasting valuable track time finding a setting that works. - Ultimate Lap. Your laps are divided into sectors. By taking best sectors of different laps we can put together an Ultimate lap. This way you can see what you are capable of if you get every part of you lap just right. Terms of use: https://lapsnap.app/terms.html This service is not affiliated with, endorsed by or in any way associated with AiM Tech Srl or GoPro Inc. or their products and services. GoPro, HERO, and their respective logos are trademarks or registered trademarks of GoPro, Inc. AiM and its logo is a trademark or registered trademark of AiM Tech Srl. RaceBox and its logo is a trademark or registered trademark of RaceBox Motorsport LLC.

Screenshots

LapTracker4 screens
LapSnap4 screens

Verdict

The call

LapTracker and LapSnap both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 88% of LapTracker's written reviews are positive against 30% of LapSnap's. LapTracker also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 6) and ads (none vs shown). LapSnap's advantage is price (Free vs $1.99) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). On rating, ratings volume 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

LapSnap is free to download; LapTracker costs $1.99 up front. LapSnap sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. LapTracker asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for LapTracker against 4.8 for LapSnap. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 107 and 240 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 88% of LapTracker's written reviews are positive against 30% of LapSnap's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LapTracker ships an update every 3 months, LapSnap every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
LapTracker versus LapSnap: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLapTrackerLapSnap
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating4.7 (107 ratings)4.8 (240 ratings) — better
Positive reviews88.2% of reviews — better30.0% of reviews
Number of ratings107240 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
Best chart rank#92 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB156 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSten KaiserLapSnap Inc

Customer experience

LapTracker

All ratings107 ratings
Positive96.3%
Neutral0.9%
Negative2.8%
Written reviews93 reviews
Positive88.2%
Neutral5.4%
Negative6.5%

LapSnap

All ratings240 ratings
Positive95.8%
Neutral1.3%
Negative2.9%
Written reviews40 reviews
Positive30.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative45.0%

In-app purchases

None

LapTracker

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

LapSnap

Subscriptions5
  • Monthly All Access14 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Promo Monthly1 Month trial$9.991 Month
  • Annual Black Friday deal$49.991 Year
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  • Annual All Access$99.991 Year
  • Promo Annual1 Year trial$99.991 Year
One-time1
  • 1 Day Pass$4.99

Questions

Is LapTracker free?
LapTracker costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is LapSnap free?
LapSnap is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, LapTracker or LapSnap?
LapSnap is rated higher. LapTracker averages 4.7 out of 5 from 107 ratings, while LapSnap averages 4.8 from 240 ratings.
Do LapTracker or LapSnap have ads?
LapSnap shows ads; LapTracker does not.
Which is updated more often, LapTracker or LapSnap?
LapTracker ships an update every 3 months, and LapSnap every 3 weeks. Most recently, LapTracker was updated on October 8, 2026 and LapSnap on October 9, 2026.

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