Comparison

Track Day Genius vs Track Attack! Lap timer & maps

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

Head to head
About

Track Day Genius

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
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Track Day Genius is the ultimate video and performance logger for race and track day enthusiasts - 2 and 4 wheels alike. Designed to be simple yet intuitive, our UI and visual analysis tools gives you insights to enhance your on-track performance. Discover your Genius! TECHNICAL OVERVIEW: - Real-time lap timing (accurate to 1/100th sec) - Predictive lap timing - Video sessions (record up to 1080p/60fps HD video direct from your iPhone) - Telemetry overlay for video sessions - Track line overlay on maps with 4 colour data zones; to visualise acceleration, coasting, light braking and heavy braking - 700+ preloaded race tracks with Leader boards - Dynamic vehicle profiles TELEMETRY ANALYSIS: Accurate lean angle detection (iPhone must be mounted to the vehicle), with the combined use of iPhone telemetry data and GPS algorithms the following parameters can be analyzed and compared: o Speed o Acceleration/deceleration rate o Distance o G-force (linear+lateral) o Cornering G-force o G-force (linear+lateral) o Altitude o Slope o GPS accuracy o GPS rate o Time difference (lap compare mode) SESSION DATA: - Import session data from friends and members you follow - Compare up to 3 session files from either your own data, from friends or members you follow - Export RAW GPS data via email or Dropbox - Configure video sessions to record Race day/qualifying or track day events - Pause/resume the recording during the sessions (not available for video session) - Video session play back and analysis of iPhone telemetry data - Customise your data view between 5 different view: o G-meter o Data graphs o Full screen video or compact screen o Map/satellite view o Video + Map (aka Genius view) - Session summary, all the relevant stats from a completed session. - Video session export with telemetry data overlay to YouTube (direct from your iPhone) - Publish your session data and vehicle profile to TDG Leader boards VEHICLE PROFILE: - Create dynamic vehicle profiles, record and track your vehicle set-up session by session - Export and share you vehicle profiles via TDG Leader Boards, email and Dropbox USER PROFILE: - Personalize your user profile with body and vehicle data for leader board uploads/filtering - User profile data is required to save track sessions for leader board uploads/filtering, also for the TDG 'Market place' - FREE sessions via TDG Rewards for loyalty and activity - Create multiple user profiles for friends and students SOCIAL - Share your best sessions via Facebook, Twitter, Airdrop, Dropbox or email. AUTOMATIC SUBSCRIPTION RENEWAL - Subscription type and cost: 1. G'licious 1 (1 month subscription, subscription price: £19.99) 2. G'licious 3 (3 month subscription, subscription price: £47.99) 3. G'licious 6 (6 month subscription, subscription price: £71.99) - Terms: o Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. o Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. o Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. o Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. Privacy Policy: http://trackdaygenius.com/legal-stuff Term and conditions: http://trackdaygenius.com/legal-stuff#1454790134943-48a1c4f9-3b5d Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/trackdaygenius/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/TrackDayGenius Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/TrackDayGenius Website: http://trackdaygenius.com/ ******Full Bluetooth®-enabled OBD-II support coming August 2023******* ******Live Video streaming coming August 2023*******

About

Track Attack! Lap timer & maps

Record your drives with video and GPS data. Plan routes with unlimited waypoints and navigate with live weather. For track use, it offers accurate lap timing and performance analysis. Supports dual-camera recording and customizable data overlays.

Highlights
  • Lap timer with delta bars
  • Route planning with unlimited waypoints
  • Dual-camera picture-in-picture video recording
  • Customizable video overlays
  • OBD, GPS, and heart rate sensor support
  • Shareable routes and data
Features
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GPS lap timer, video recorder, and driving telemetry in one simple app. Record laps, analyze performance, and instantly share videos with data overlays, ghost laps, and lap battles with friends. Unlike traditional lap timers, Track Attack makes video, telemetry, and sharing effortless in one polished app. No syncing, no external tools, no setup. Built for track days, racing, autocross, and canyon drives. Start recording in seconds: no accounts, no setup, just hit record and drive. GPS lap timer and driving analysis • Turn your phone into a high-precision GPS lap timer with real-time driving data • Accurate GPS lap timer for track days, racing, autocross, and hill climbs • Live delta tracking to see where you’re gaining or losing time • Sector times with grid view and HUD display inspired by Formula-style racing • CarPlay support with live lap times, delta, and critical driving data • Create, name, and share custom tracks and circuits in seconds • Heart rate and fatigue tracking to understand driver performance NEW: Ghost laps and lap battles • Compare laps side-by-side with dual video, telemetry overlays, and 2D/3D maps • Ghost laps: race against your best lap like a video game • Lap battles: compare sessions with friends and see who’s faster • Share sessions via AirDrop, link, or message, then export videos for social • Multi-driver and multi-car profiles • Detailed stats organized by driver, car, track or road, and time period Capture and relive every session • Record dual camera video (front + rear) with picture-in-picture • Import and sync external video (GoPro, DJI, Insta360, Meta smartglasses, and more) • Export full sessions or highlights • Social-ready portrait video for Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube Shorts • Add maps, ghost laps, or lap battles with dual video and overlays • Customize overlays: select from lap time, delta time, sectors, speed, RPM, throttle, GPS, heart rate, and more • Advanced camera stabilization and adjustable focus lock • Videos save directly to Photos for instant sharing Sensors, OBD, and external GPS • OBD BLE support for RPM, throttle, wheel speed, boost pressure, temperatures, and more (not all vehicles support all values) • Brake meter (requires OBD) to analyze threshold braking and trail braking • Capture full sensor data from your device (accelerometer, gyroscope, and more) • External Bluetooth GPS up to 25 Hz (RaceBox Mini, Mini S, Micro) for high-precision GPS and IMU tracking and analysis. Use code TRACKATTACK15 for 15% off RaceBox devices • Improved sensor reliability and failure handling • Access and export raw session data for deeper analysis, then share instantly via AirDrop, email, or message Routes and navigation (road driving) • Plan, create, and drive routes with unlimited waypoints • Perfect for canyon drives, road trips, and scouting new driving routes. • CarPlay support for navigation, recording, and live driving data • Capture video and data as you drive • Create routes by searching or tapping directly on the map • Create, name, and share routes • Clear waypoint info with icons, ETA, and live weather for better route planning and navigation • Optimized for cars and motorcycles (portrait and landscape layout supported) Apple Watch and Health • Apple Watch app with heart rate and calorie tracking per lap, session, and track • Health integration saves driving and racing workouts for deeper analysis Trusted by enthusiasts Trusted by the Porsche Club of America and thousands of performance driving enthusiasts worldwide. Track Attack free edition has a 25-minute recording limit per session and up to 10 sessions. External video import and sync are not included. Track Attack Pro removes all limits, unlocks external video sync, and enables more frequent live weather updates for improved on-road accuracy. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Track Day Genius4 screens
Track Attack! Lap timer & maps4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Track Attack! Lap timer & maps at free with in-app purchases against Track Day Genius's subscription. Track Attack! Lap timer & maps also leads on ratings volume (137 vs 8). Track Day Genius's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence 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. Track Day Genius sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $22.99 per month and Track Attack! Lap timer & maps sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Track Day Genius against 4.9 for Track Attack! Lap timer & maps. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Track Attack! Lap timer & maps has 137 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 98% of Track Attack! Lap timer & maps's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Track Day Genius ships an update every 4 weeks, Track Attack! Lap timer & maps every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Track Day Genius versus Track Attack! Lap timer & maps: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTrack Day GeniusTrack Attack! Lap timer & maps
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (8 ratings)4.9 (137 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better97.9% of reviews
Number of ratings8137 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS11.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size174 MB33 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperAvant Garde Associates LimitedVelocity Labs LLC

Customer experience

Track Day Genius

All ratings8 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews26 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Track Attack! Lap timer & maps

All ratings137 ratings
Positive98.5%
Neutral0.7%
Negative0.7%
Written reviews95 reviews
Positive97.9%
Neutral1.1%
Negative1.1%

Bugs and requests

Track Day Genius

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Track Attack! Lap timer & maps

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • OBDlink MX+ device not appearing in OBD device list
  • Bluetooth connectivity issues with certain OBD readers
  • CarPlay interference with latest iPhone updates

Requested features

12 requests
  • External video import capability
  • Simulated braking data from G-force sensors
  • Lap splits functionality
  • Leaderboard feature for shared routes with friends
  • Portrait/vertical mode support
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  • Adjustable speedometer limit (not auto-scaling)
  • GoPro picture-in-picture support
  • Theoretical best lap calculations
  • Reference lap selection from different sessions
  • Logo/branding toggle for Pro users
  • Heart rate sync integration
  • Advanced driving analysis tools

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Track Day Genius

Subscriptions3
  • G'licious 1$22.991 Month
  • G'licious 3$54.993 Months
  • G'licious 6$82.996 Months
One-time7
  • Single Session$2.99
  • VIP Pass Registration$2.99
  • One Day Pass$4.99
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  • Group Buy$5.99
  • Three Day Pass$9.99
  • Five Day Pass$14.99
  • Ten Day Pass$23.99
2 purchases

Track Attack! Lap timer & maps

Subscriptions2
  • Track Attack Pro (1 month)$12.991 Month
  • Track Attack Pro (1 year)$59.991 Year

Questions

Is Track Day Genius free?
Track Day Genius is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Track Attack! Lap timer & maps free?
Track Attack! Lap timer & maps is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Track Day Genius or Track Attack! Lap timer & maps?
Track Day Genius and Track Attack! Lap timer & maps are both rated 4.9 out of 5 on the App Store, from 8 and 137 ratings respectively.
Do Track Day Genius or Track Attack! Lap timer & maps have ads?
Neither Track Day Genius nor Track Attack! Lap timer & maps shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Track Day Genius or Track Attack! Lap timer & maps?
Track Day Genius ships an update every 4 weeks, and Track Attack! Lap timer & maps every 2 weeks. Most recently, Track Day Genius was updated on September 21, 2026 and Track Attack! Lap timer & maps on September 18, 2026.

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