# LapTracker - Auto Timer

> Sports

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id691114189](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id691114189)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id691114189`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Sten Kaiser
- **Category:** Sports
- **Rating:** 4.70 / 5 (106 ratings)
- **Version:** 4.0.1
- **Last updated:** 2017-06-15
- **First published:** 2013-08-28
- **Size:** 2.26 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-19
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/laptracker-auto-timer/id691114189)

## Description

LapTracker - Auto Timer is a motion-detection lap timer that automatically counts and times laps for multiple racers. It supports up to four adjustable detection zones, enabling you to track up to four participants simultaneously, with spoken results in 30+ languages.

Results are displayed graphically for easy comparison and can be shared by email for further analysis. Ideal for practice sessions, training, and competitive events, it helps athletes pace themselves and review performance quickly.

## Rankings

- #131,863 — Overall

## Review summary

LapTracker is an affordable, easy-to-use lap timer for slot-car tracks that many hobbyists praise for its value and simplicity. It works across four-lane HO layouts and other scales, with easy calibration and audible lap times. Reviewers cite its versatility, portability, and useful race features for tuning and practice. However, several recurring issues temper the enthusiasm: a learning curve on first use, sensitivity to lighting and shadows, occasional ghost reads in multi-car races, and missing features such as landscape orientation, data export, and a winner-announcement. Overall, a strong budget option for home tracks when used in suitable conditions.

### Pros

- Easy to set up and use; great value for money
- Works well on multi-lane HO tracks with simple calibration and no wiring
- Accurate lap timing with spoken times and useful features (e.g., Stop after X Time, Finish Last Lap)
- Versatile across car types/scales and portable (works with tripod/phone)
- Budget-friendly, reliable practice/tuning tool with broad hobbyist appeal

### Cons

- Initial learning curve for first-time users
- Highly sensitive to lighting; shadows or reflections can cause misreads
- Not very reliable for multi-car races (ghost counting and timing issues with more than one car)
- Missing features: landscape display, data export/save, and built-in winner announcement
- Occasional glitches (camera reset on power-up; voice/sound inconsistencies)

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id691114189)