18000rpm

Name

18000rpm

Legal name

18000RPM

Website

https://18000rpm.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

18000rpm is a Hong Kong-based private developer of iOS mobile apps for motorsport enthusiasts, offering iLapTimer (GPS lap timing and data logging) and iAlign (digital camber/caster measurement) via the Apple App Store on a one-time purchase basis.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Motorsport Mobile Applications

NAICS

Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (33451)

SIC

Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823), Watches, Clocks, Clockwork Operated Devices/Parts (3873), Sporting & Athletic Goods, Nec (3949)

akta.pro primary industry

Fitness Wearables & Training Tech Retail (Heart-Rate Monitors, GPS Watches, Sensors) (CRAMADAH)

akta.pro secondary industry

Smart Fitness & Training Devices (Connected Fitness Sensors, Smart Jump Ropes, etc.) (CRACAQAH)

Keywords

• Mobile lap timing apps
• GPS data logging
• Motorsport mobile applications
• Digital wheel alignment tools
• Racing performance apps

Headquarters

HQ city

Hong Kong

HQ country

Hong Kong SAR China

HQ region

Asia

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Personnel, Operations

Revenue model

1. Mobile App Sales: Revenue generated from sale of iOS mobile applications (iLapTimer and iAlign) through the Apple App Store, following a one-time purchase model per app

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

18000rpm develops and sells iOS mobile applications that bring professional-grade motorsport tools to individual racing enthusiasts. Its two products are iLapTimer, a GPS lap timer and data logger for time trials and competitions, and iAlign, a digital camber and caster gauge for quick onsite wheel alignment measurements. Both apps are sold through the Apple App Store to individual motorsport users worldwide.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• iLapTimer GPS-based lap timer and data logger application for time trials and motorsport competitions, providing precision timing and analytical data recording for racing enthusiasts.
• iAlign Digital camber and caster gauge application for quick onsite wheel alignment measurements, enabling motorsport users to verify and adjust vehicle alignment at the track or in the garage using an iOS device.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Broad incumbents

• Garmin Catalyst: Garmin Catalyst is a dedicated motorsport coaching/timing device with companion app for track day drivers. Comparable to iLapTimer's lap timing function but positioned at a much higher hardware price point with broader brand and distribution.
• MoTeC: MoTeC is an established manufacturer of professional motorsport data acquisition, engine management, and telemetry systems used by race teams and OEMs. Comparable as a comprehensive motorsport measurement and timing provider, though operating at a professional tier far above iLapTimer's consumer pricing.
• AiM Sports (MyChron): AiM Sports produces professional-grade motorsport data loggers, lap timers, dash displays, and the MyChron consumer line. Relevant peer because the MyChron series directly overlaps with iLapTimer's GPS lap timing use case for karting and track day enthusiasts, but AiM operates as a broader hardware-led incumbent.

Direct peers

• RaceChrono: RaceChrono is a cross-platform (iOS and Android) lap timing, video overlay, and data logging app used by track day enthusiasts and amateur racers. Directly competes with iLapTimer with broader platform reach and an active feature roadmap.
• Track Attack: Track Attack is a precision GPS lap timer app originally developed for motorcycle time attack competitors. Directly comparable to iLapTimer in functionality and target use case, distributed through the iOS App Store.
• Harry's Lap Timer: Harry's Lap Timer is a leading iOS lap timing and data analysis app for motorsport, offering GPS-based timing with video overlay, sector splits, and accessory support. Directly comparable to iLapTimer as it serves the same enthusiast segment with similar one-time purchase and in-app upgrade pricing on the App Store.

Others

• Qstarz (GPS data loggers): Qstarz manufactures high-precision GPS data loggers and Bluetooth receivers widely used as accessories with mobile lap timer apps including iLapTimer. Relevant ecosystem participant as a hardware partner whose devices enhance 18000rpm's mobile app value proposition.

Emerging players

• Track Days (lap timing community apps): TrackDays and adjacent community/booking apps integrate lap timing, event discovery, and social sharing for track day participants. Partially comparable to 18000rpm as they touch both timing and motorsport enthusiast workflows, though with a more event-commerce focus.

Market position

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/18000rpmcom
• Facebookfacebook.com/18000rpm
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/18000rpm

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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