Comparison

LapTracker vs Club Laps

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

Club Laps

This app uses your device's camera to automatically time laps for various racing and training activities. It requires no additional hardware, offering detailed analytics and session history for performance tracking.

Highlights
  • Camera-based lap detection
  • No hardware required
  • Detailed lap analytics
  • Session history and export
  • Multiple drivers and cars
  • Track management with GPS
Features
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CAMERA-BASED LAP TIMING — NO HARDWARE REQUIRED Club Laps turns your iPhone or iPad into a simple, reliable free lap counter for RC racing. No transponders. No sensors. Just point your camera at the start/finish line and race. IMPORTANT: • Club Laps currently times **one vehicle at a time** (single-lane timing). Multi-car support may come in a future update. PERFECT FOR: • RC Car Racing (1:10, 1:8, all scales) • 1/28 scale racing (Mini-Z style), and other mini classes • RC Truck Racing • FPV drone racing (lap timing for practice) • Slot Cars • Go-Kart Practice • Running Track Workouts • Cycling Training • Any lap-based timing HOW IT WORKS: 1. Place your phone with a view of the start/finish line 2. Calibrate the detection zone (takes seconds) 3. Start racing - laps are timed automatically 4. Review your times, find your best lap KEY FEATURES: Camera-Based Detection - No expensive transponders needed - Works in any lighting condition - Adjustable sensitivity Detailed Analytics - Best lap tracking - Average lap times - Consistency scoring - Session history Organize Your Racing - Multiple drivers - Multiple cars with setups - Multiple tracks & layouts - Track your progression Real-Time Feedback - Voice announcements - Haptic feedback - Sound effects - Live lap display Track Management - Add unlimited tracks - GPS location support - Multiple layouts per track - Track photos & notes Complete History - All sessions saved - Export your data - Compare performances - Track improvements MADE FOR RACERS: Built by an RC enthusiast who got tired of expensive timing systems. Club Laps brings professional lap timing to everyone with an iPhone. Whether you're practicing at your local track or running sessions in your backyard, Club Laps has you covered. NO SUBSCRIPTIONS • NO ADS • NO DATA COLLECTION Just pure, honest lap timing that works. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS: • iOS 18.0 or later • iPhone or iPad with camera • Works best with stable device placement

Screenshots

LapTracker4 screens
Club Laps4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Club Laps at Free against LapTracker's $1.99. Club Laps also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). LapTracker's advantage is ratings volume (107 vs 17) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 18.0). On ads, in-app purchases 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

Club Laps is free to download; LapTracker costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Club Laps 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 17, 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 100% of Club Laps's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LapTracker ships an update every 3 months, Club Laps weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
LapTracker versus Club Laps: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLapTrackerClub Laps
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating4.7 (107 ratings)5.0 (17 ratings) — better
Positive reviews88.2% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings107 — better17
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS8.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSten KaiserVincent Crossley

Customer experience

LapTracker

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

Club Laps

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

LapTracker

No in-app purchases

None

Club Laps

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is LapTracker free?
LapTracker costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Club Laps free?
Club Laps is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, LapTracker or Club Laps?
Club Laps is rated higher. LapTracker averages 4.7 out of 5 from 107 ratings, while Club Laps averages 5.0 from 17 ratings.
Do LapTracker or Club Laps have ads?
Neither LapTracker nor Club Laps shows ads.
Which is updated more often, LapTracker or Club Laps?
LapTracker ships an update every 3 months, and Club Laps weekly. Most recently, LapTracker was updated on October 12, 2026 and Club Laps on October 11, 2026.

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