Comparison

RaceLive vs GPS Lap Timer

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

Head to head
About

RaceLive

This app provides live timing services for motorsports events at specific circuits. It offers real-time broadcast of races, results, lap times, and driver rankings. Users can also access event news, circuit history, and historical rankings.

Highlights
  • Live race broadcast
  • Real-time results
  • Lap time tracking
  • Driver rankings
  • Rank graphs
  • Event news
Features
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It is a live timing service in the corresponding circuit. 1.Broadcast of the travel and events 2.Results 3.Lap time by the driver 4.Rank graph 5.Time comparison 6.Events and News 7.The travel history in the introduction circuit 8.Rankings, etc. I is compatible with the following circuit current. FestikaCircuit Tochigi FestikaCircuit Mizunami Mihama Circuit AUTO PARADICE GOTENBA Neo Speed Park New Tokyo Circuit Series 2021 SUPER FORMULA LIGHTS Champion Ship

About

GPS Lap Timer

Accurately measure lap and sector times for race tracks using your iPhone's GPS. This app employs proprietary algorithms for precise timing without external receivers. It saves approximately 10,000 laps and supports numerous circuits worldwide.

Highlights
  • Accurate lap and sector timing
  • Uses iPhone GPS
  • Proprietary measurement algorithms
  • Saves up to 10,000 laps
  • Supports numerous global circuits
  • Stand-by mode for pocket use
Features
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• "GPS Lap Timer" is a lap timer app for racing circuits that utilizes the iPhone's GPS function. • Easily and accurately measure lap times and sector times using only your iPhone. No external GPS receiver is required. • The accuracy of a GPS lap timer is not determined solely by the GPS update frequency. This app achieves highly accurate lap time measurement through its unique measurement logic. • Approximately 10,000 measured lap times are saved and can be viewed and shared. • Enjoy a fulfilling racing life with this app! (How to use) Please see "https://gpslaptimer.blogspot.com/2026/08/gps-lap-timer-free-ios-app.html”. You can also access it from “Settings” → “User Guide” in the app. (Measurable circuits) Planned to be added. Please let us know if you have any requests. Please also report any bugs or issues. (Australia) Sydney Motorsport Park (Brabham, Gardner GP, Druitt North) Sydney Motorsport Park Amaroo South (France) Circuit Paul Ricard (Gernany) Nürburgring Nordschleife Nürburgring Nordschleife (BTG) (Japan) Please see “https://gpslaptimer.blogspot.com/2026/08/list-of-japanese-circuits.html”. (Malaysia) Sepang International Circuit (Taiwan) Lihpao G2 Circuit (Thailand) Chang International Circuit (United Kingdom) Oulton Park Circuit Silverstone International Circuit Silverstone Grand Prix Circuit Silverstone Stowe Circuit Silverstone National Circuit Donington Park Circuit Brands Hatch GP Circuit Brands Hatch Indy Circuit (United States) Blackhawk Farms Raceway BRP Kart CCW1 BRP Kart CW1 BRP Race CCW1 BRP Race CW1 BRP Race CCW2 BRP Race CW2 BRP The Circuit CCW (Buttonwillow Raceway Park) BRP The Circuit CW (Buttonwillow Raceway Park) Laguna Seca Road America Sebring Raceway GP Road Course Sonoma Raceway Summit Point Motorsports Park (Main) Summit Point (Jefferson Circuit CCW) Summit Point (Shenandoah Circuit CCW) VIR Grand∙Full Course VIR North Course VIR South Course VIR Patriot Course Waterford Hills Road Racing The developer assumes no responsibility for any accident, violation, loss or claims by third parties which may arise from the use of this app. Terms of Use: This application is provided under the Apple Standard End User License Agreement (EULA). https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

RaceLive4 screens
GPS Lap Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: GPS Lap Timer at 62% against RaceLive's 20%. GPS Lap Timer also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs fortnightly). RaceLive's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). 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. GPS Lap Timer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 3 months. RaceLive asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RaceLive ships an update fortnightly, GPS Lap Timer every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on August 12, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 2 level
RaceLive versus GPS Lap Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRaceLiveGPS Lap Timer
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews20.0% of reviews61.9% of reviews — better
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 6 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerazillion co ltdTakao Ichimura

Customer experience

RaceLive

Written reviews10 reviews
Positive20.0%
Neutral30.0%
Negative50.0%

GPS Lap Timer

Written reviews21 reviews
Positive61.9%
Neutral19.0%
Negative19.0%

In-app purchases

None

RaceLive

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

GPS Lap Timer

Subscriptions2
  • Unlimited Measurements$3.993 Months
  • Unlimited Measurements$5.991 Year
One-time1
  • Unlimited measurements$9.99

Questions

Is RaceLive free?
RaceLive is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is GPS Lap Timer free?
GPS Lap Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do RaceLive or GPS Lap Timer have ads?
GPS Lap Timer shows ads; RaceLive does not.
Which is updated more often, RaceLive or GPS Lap Timer?
RaceLive ships an update fortnightly, and GPS Lap Timer every 6 days. Most recently, RaceLive was updated on August 12, 2026 and GPS Lap Timer on September 29, 2026.

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