# RealDash — user reviews

> 96 indexed App Store user reviews of RealDash by Napko Oy, rated 3.70/5 from 88 ratings.

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/realdash/id1088758424/reviews
- App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/realdash/id1088758424.md
- Rating breakdown: 5★ 40 · 4★ 20 · 3★ 6 · 2★ 8 · 1★ 14

## What do users think of RealDash?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 🎨 Highly customizable dashboard creation
- 👍 Intuitive and visually appealing interface
- 🔌 Multiple connectivity options (OBD2, WiFi, Bluetooth, Arduino)
- 🎮 Game simulation support (BeamNG, Forza, Assetto Corsa)
- 💰 Affordable pricing with free version available
- ⭐ Excellent developer support and responsiveness
- 🛠️ Extensive customization for vehicle telemetry
- 📱 Works well with various devices and platforms

**Cons**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and connection failures
- ⏱️ Significant lag and latency issues
- 💸 Misleading premium/subscription model
- 📺 Excessive ads even after purchase
- 🔄 Inconsistent performance across devices
- 🔌 Poor OBD2 compatibility with many adapters
- 🔋 High battery drain
- 📱 Portrait mode lock on tablets
- 🌐 Connection issues with WiFi/Bluetooth
- ⚠️ App crashes when connected to vehicle systems

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App fails to load files on startup
- Cannot browse or download dashboards
- Firmware updates break existing functionality
- Connection drops repeatedly during use
- Premium content access issues after purchase
- Ads persist after paying for full version
- App stuck on loading screens
- Bluetooth pairing failures
- WiFi connection hangs indefinitely
- Crashes when connecting to OBD2 adapters
- Gear display shows incorrect values (11, 8, N in wrong positions)
- Navigation/maps not displaying properly
- App stalls vehicle engine
- Tutorial fails to launch
- Menu inaccessible on some devices
- Password change feature broken
- Forum access denied errors
- Data transmission lag between iPad and console (2-3 seconds)
- Inconsistent iPhone vs iPad performance

**Most requested features**

- CarPlay integration support
- iPad landscape mode support
- Dark boot screen option
- Screen orientation lock options
- ELM327 USB connection support
- Game connection for PC games (BeamNG, Forza)
- F1 2020-2023 game support
- OBD1 compatibility
- Arabic language support
- Auto-rotating map feature
- Air/fuel ratio parameters
- Easier dashboard section deletion
- Smoother data transmission algorithm
- OEM-style auxiliary display graphics
- Password change functionality
- Better forum access and support channels

## Newest reviews (16 of 96)

### 3/5 — It doesn’t work with Nissan Y61.

*2026-03-20, version 2.6.4*

The app is very nice but it doesn't work with the Nissan Patrol Y61 2014.

### 2/5 — Quit working

*2025-12-17*

We’ve been using RealDash with a canbus controller for a Tesla battery as part of a custom car that uses Tesla components. After working well for the past year it abruptly quit working due to firmware changes in the app. So far RealDash has been unable to correct the problem effectively disabling numerous projects. Disappointing.

### 4/5 — Worked until it didn’t

*2024-12-13*

App won’t load on my tablet after recent update. I tried to make a new topic on the forum to ask about it, but it won’t let me, says I’m “not permitted to view the requested resource”. I don’t see any way to contact anyone, the one contact link on your forum took me to a broken link.

*update* it only took a couple days for them to have this issue fixed and they responded quickly.

### 3/5 — Elm327 usb connection

*2024-10-26*

App should support elm327 usb connection

### 4/5 — Not too bad

*2024-05-08*

Not too bad. But please add F1 2021, F1 22 and F1 23 Support please

### 2/5 — Eigentlich super aber…

*2024-05-03*

Ich finde die App eigentlich super aber nach den Kauf der vollversion von6,99€ hattevich genau so wenig Sachen zum auswählen wie davor und für manche Sachen hätte ich nochmal zahlen müssen das sollte behoben werden. Ich möchte auch das bekommen was ich zahle

### 3/5 — ???

*2024-02-17, version 2.3.6*

How do I get it to connect to my ps4?

### 3/5 — Looks and works great but??

*2023-12-24, version 2.3.4*

Looks and works great, but I’m really disappointed it doesn’t support iPad Pro 12.9” landscape mode, it’s been years and still no support for, I’d happily pay more if it supported pro 12.9 landscape

### 4/5 — Password

*2023-11-20, version 2.3.2*

Hi this looks really good I subscribed and can’t get premium dashboards when it said I could not happy about that. Now it won’t let me change my password

### 2/5 — F1 23

*2023-07-23, version 2.2.9*

Ne fonctionne pas avec f1 23 sur xbox x

### 2/5 — Zu langsam und teilweise unklar

*2023-04-04*

Hauptproblem: die Darstellung des Tachos ist verzögert. Zwar nur um 200ms oder so, aber genug, dass es nervig ist. Passiert bei keiner anderen App. 
Das Werkstatt-Menü ist unübersichtlich, man weiß nicht, welche Funktionen es hier gibt, wo man tippen muss. Warum muss man Motordaten eingeben, wenn das aus der ECU gelesen werden kann. Eher eine Spielerei.

### 3/5 — Good ui

*2023-03-12, version 2.2.2*

How do you connect it to a game like beamng?

### 3/5 — Needs to be more responsive

*2023-01-19, version 2.1.90*

Looks great but needs to be more responsive as it’s pretty laggy. If this gets the responsiveness like some other apps do it’ll be amazing. Atm torque is probably the better app as it’s more responsive but real dash looks the best

### 4/5 — CarPlay 😩

*2022-10-08*

Gracias. Para cuando con CarPlay se hace imprescindible.

### 4/5 — Awesome app

*2022-08-30*

Only thing which is bad is outdated  and have to pay for it to not be lagging and for features
Most pids that say supported don’t work and with game simulation 
On iPhone it does not give the IP adresss only gives port

### 1/5 — Stuck in portrait

*2022-07-09, version 2.1.1*

Brand new iPad mini. Stuck in portrait, can’t find any way out even with locking iPad in landscape. Super frustrating

## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated)

### 1/5 — Doesn’t work

*2026-01-22, version 2.6.2*

Fails to load a file on every startup so defaults back to original dash. Also can’t seem to browse any other dashboards as it just says failed to connect.

### 1/5 — Premium content

*2025-09-14*

I purchased some premium dashes  before the subscription. Now I need to purchase a subscription to access them! What gives?

I didn’t need to sign in before. The dashes were tied to my Apple ID since I downloaded it from the App Store

### 1/5 — You guys are just blocking me from this

*2025-01-15, version 2.4.5*

I do have data out on, and I put in the right ip address and ip port and your app still doesn’t let me use it.

### 1/5 — The app stopped working

*2025-01-01*

The app stopped working before and after latest updates. iPhone 13 mini ios 17.2.1. i paid for the custom dashboard so please fix this or give refund.

### 1/5 — Worked until it didn’t

*2024-11-16*

App won’t load on my tablet after recent update. I tried to make a new topic on the forum to ask about it, but it won’t let me, says I’m “not permitted to view the requested resource”. I don’t see any way to contact anyone, the one contact link on your forum took me to a broken link.

### 1/5 — No screen orientation

*2023-10-09, version 2.3.1*

Without screen orientation it’s useless. Also, no parameters for air/ fuel ratio. Not worth it.

### 1/5 — Worst application

*2023-04-29, version 2.2.6*

It's the worst application I've had the opportunity to use, the tutorial doesn't launch and I can't even open the menu... I strongly advise against this application!

### 1/5 — АллЁ!

*2023-04-15*

Ну и как подключать вашу приблуду??? Ни bluetooth, ни Wi-Fi не видит!!!

### 1/5 — Purchased full version - still showing ads!

*2022-09-23*

I loved the free version and purchased the full version but I’m still being served ads and the nag screen still pops up!! Have contacted the developer and I’m awaiting a reply. PLEASE HELP!!

### 1/5 — Peut être un beug

*2022-08-30*

Marche la première fois parfaitement puis plus aucune réussite de connection avec ma xbox

## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated)

### 5/5 — The bad reviews are from people that are clearly not tech savvy.

*2025-02-24*

Best app support I’ve ever seen. Updates add features and fixes. The forum is a huge help. Even if I looked at it as critical as possible the dev deserves at least 4 stars. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

### 5/5 — Add game connection

*2024-05-09*

Add a pc app for games like BeamNg and others
Like a game connection for the mobile app

### 5/5 — Amazing!

*2022-11-09, version 2.1.6*

I’ve been looking for a use for my old iPad and I finally started to use with BeamNG.Drive and I love it!

### 5/5 — Bitte schwarz beim booten

*2022-10-14*

Coole App aber es wäre schön wenn der Bildschirm beim booten schwarz statt weiß wäre gerade abends bzw nachts.

### 5/5 — This app is criminally underrated

*2022-05-10*

I’ve used this app for a little over a year and I feel like it deserves way more attention. The dashboards included are very good quality, and it’s pretty easy to create your own. There is lots of connectivity, and the actual connection process is rather straightforward. The base version is plenty to get started, and the premium version offers plenty more. Overall, I think this app is great.

### 5/5 — Pregunta

*2022-03-11*

Funciona con ios 9 ?

### 5/5 — Estou em dúvidas

*2022-02-22*

A versão paga por via Obd2 eu vou ter a opção de ver a seta farol nível de combustível ou só com arduino ?

### 5/5 — Full version

*2022-01-17, version 2.0.1*

Hi developers I hope you will reply, I am really enjoying this app and was thinking about purchasing the full version for £5.99, if I purchase the full version will I get all of the premium dashes or do I have to subscribe for that? Thanks

### 5/5 — Great app, better than torque

*2021-06-12*

Infinitely customizable and way better than competing apps. However I am currently slightly annoyed with the developer because there has been no support available since May 2021 -now over a month as of this writing. I paid for premium and I need continued support. I hope the developer is OK healthwise and returns to supporting his application soon. I have developed entire “glass dash” and “Tesla style” car dashboards using this app.

### 5/5 — Top

*2021-03-28*

Top

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*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-09-09.*