# Track Day Genius vs LapTrophy

The clearest difference is monetization model: LapTrophy at free with in-app purchases against Track Day Genius's subscription. LapTrophy also leads on ratings volume (271 vs 8). Track Day Genius's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (100% vs 79%). On price, rating, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Track Day Genius sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $22.99 per month and LapTrophy sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Track Day Genius against 4.8 for LapTrophy. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LapTrophy has 271 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of Track Day Genius's written reviews are positive against 79% of LapTrophy's.

Track Day Genius ships an update every 4 weeks, LapTrophy every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Track Day Genius | LapTrophy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/track-day-genius/id933707238/reviews)** | [4.8 (271 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/laptrophy-track-lap-timer/id1244558686/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 8 | **271** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 79.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 174 MB | 24 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Avant Garde Associates Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/933707237) | [DXB Technologies](https://appshunter.io/developer/1106571299) |

## What reviewers say

### Track Day Genius

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/track-day-genius/id933707238)

This app provides advanced video and performance logging for motorsports enthusiasts. It offers real-time lap timing, telemetry analysis, and video overlays to help users improve their on-track performance. Users can also compare sessions, share data, and create vehicle profiles.

**Highlights:** Real-time lap timing, Video session recording, Telemetry overlay, Track line analysis, 700+ preloaded tracks, Session comparison, Vehicle profiles

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| G'licious 1 | $22.99 | per month |
| G'licious 3 | $54.99 | per 3 months |
| G'licious 6 | $82.99 | per 6 months |
| Single Session | $2.99 | one-time |
| VIP Pass Registration | $2.99 | one-time |
| One Day Pass | $4.99 | one-time |
| Group Buy | $5.99 | one-time |
| Three Day Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| Five Day Pass | $14.99 | one-time |
| Ten Day Pass | $23.99 | one-time |


### 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 Track Day Genius free?

Track Day Genius is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is LapTrophy free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Track Day Genius or LapTrophy?

Track Day Genius is rated higher. Track Day Genius averages 4.9 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while LapTrophy averages 4.8 from 271 ratings.

### Do Track Day Genius or LapTrophy have ads?

LapTrophy shows ads; Track Day Genius does not.

### Which is updated more often, Track Day Genius or LapTrophy?

Track Day Genius ships an update every 4 weeks, and LapTrophy every 3 months. Most recently, Track Day Genius was updated on September 21, 2026 and LapTrophy on September 22, 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.*