Report updated Mar 31, 2026
Race Monitor
v2.5.12Competitive racers, pit crew members, and motorsport spectators who require real-time, professional-grade timing data.
What Is Race Monitor?
Launched Dec 18, 2010
Updated Feb 2023
What users think iIndependent intel reports to help builders create better apps or enhance existing ones. Still in beta, accuracy and relevancy get better every day. For informational purposes only.
What does it look like?
What are the key features?
Real-time access to lap times and race results from hundreds of tracks globally.
Connects directly to MyLaps, Westhold, and MotoSponder timing systems via RMonitor protocol.
Advanced display mode for racers including historical lap time data.
Push notifications to track specific racers when they go on track.
Organize racers by category and sort by race or qualifying position.
What do users think? iIndependent intel reports to help builders create better apps or enhance existing ones. Still in beta, accuracy and relevancy get better every day. For informational purposes only.
“Recent user voice shows a upset sentiment. Users appreciate core utility, but report subscription and billing issues and app stability and performance.”
What Users Love
Great racing app for timing and results
The detail and info are first class. Essential.
Pain Points
Charging me for 4 years when i canceled and deleted the app
I have tried for four years to cancel this... There is no cancel button
Crashes constantly
Doesn’t work and hasn’t been updated for over 5 years
High confidence · 99 reviews available
How is it ranked?
| Chart | Rank | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Grossing | #90 | ▼7 |
What are the pros and cons?
Pros
- Established integration with industry-standard hardware
- Strong niche brand recognition
- Low-cost, accessible subscription model
Cons
- Severe technical debt and lack of updates
- Predatory billing/cancellation flow
- Outdated, clunky user interface
What is the market outlook?
Growth Opportunities
- Capture churned users from competitors
- UI/UX modernization
- Improved billing transparency
Market Threats
- Competitors offering stable, modern platforms
- Negative brand equity from poor reviews
- Potential platform policy enforcement
What are the key takeaways?
Race Monitor is a upsetting sports app that is available. With a 3.4/5 rating from 1.8K reviews, it upsets most users from users. Users particularly appreciate core utility, though subscription and billing issues remains a common concern.
Best for: Competitive racers, pit crew members, and motorsport spectators who require real-time, professional-grade timing data.
How much does it cost?
Model: subscription
Uses a low-cost, high-volume subscription model to monetize niche racing data, supplemented by an 'Plus' tier for power users.
iOS Version
2.5.12
Android Version
VARY
Release Date
Dec 18, 2010
iOS Price
Free
Android Price
Free
Developer
Karting Coach, Inc.