SpeedBox Performance Tracking vs Boost Buddy
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SpeedBox Performance Tracking
Automated sprint timing for sports cars using GPS. Track performance data like quarter mile times and 0-60 mph with hands-off, automatic measurement. Ideal for drag racing, street racing, and track days.
- Automated launch and quarter mile timing
- GPS-based real-time data tracking
- Multiple preset performance modes (0-60 mph, 1/4 mile, etc.)
- Hands-off, automatic measurement
- GameCenter integration for leaderboards and sharing
- Low-budget solution for track days
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How fast is your car, really? SpeedBox times acceleration runs like 0–60 mph or the quarter mile, automatically via GPS and with nothing but your iPhone. Tap start, drive off, done: Timing begins on its own as soon as you pull away and stops at the finish. No stopwatch, no passenger needed. You keep your full attention on driving. WHAT YOU GET • Hard numbers instead of gut feeling: real performance data for your car • Compare before and after, following a tune, new tyres or a software update • Several runs back to back without resetting anything, ideal for track days and club racing • Every result saved, with date, distance, elevation change and slope • Compete with drivers worldwide: your best times go to the Game Center leaderboards • A fraction of the price of professional GPS timing devices NEW IN VERSION 3 • New measuring screen with a large gauge, easy to read in a mount, in landscape too • Live comparison: while you drive, you see whether you're ahead of or behind your personal best • A speed curve for every run, and two runs side by side • Your route on a map • More times from every run, such as 0–30 mph or the 1/8 mile, plus acceleration in g if you want it • Video with your numbers: every run is saved to Photos as a clip with speed, time and result • Weather for every run: temperature, air pressure and density altitude • Speed and time on the Lock Screen, in the Dynamic Island and in CarPlay MEASUREMENTS • The classics: 0–60 mph, 30–70 mph, 60–100 mph, 0–100 km/h and many more • Distances: 150 m, 1/8 mile, quarter mile, 1/2 mile and 1 mile • Special modes: drag race, Rolling 50 and top speed • Choose mph or km/h • Favorites and recently used modes always at hand COMFORT • Start countdown and sound signals at the start and finish • Two designs: Track (dark, for your mount) and Classic (light) • Slope compensation: fair, comparable results even uphill or downhill • Apple Watch: status, speed, time and result at a glance, start and stop timing right from your wrist • Adapts automatically to your iPhone's light or dark appearance • VoiceOver announces the start and the result EVEN MORE PRECISE An external 10 Hz Bluetooth GPS receiver makes timing considerably more accurate. SpeedBox supports the XGPS160. HOW IT WORKS 1. Check GPS reception (top right, e.g. "GPS ±16 ft") 2. Choose a mode at the top left, e.g. 0–60 mph 3. Tap "Start measurement" 4. Drive off, SpeedBox times you automatically Questions, ideas or requests for more modes? Write to support@speedboxapp.de or visit us on Instagram: @speedboxapp Please don't use this app on public roads, only on closed race tracks! Note: Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life.
Boost Buddy
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Unleash the full potential of your badassBox 5 and take your e-bike to the next level! Get faster, ride smarter, and stay ahead with real-time tracking, stealth tuning, and fine-tuned speed control. Access innovative features designed specifically for the badassBox 5 and always stay ahead of the game. Real-Time Tracking: Get ultra-precise speed and distance data - more accurate than GPS! Stealth Mode: Invisible tuning that activates only when your phone is connected. Stay discreet! Compatibility: Works with your wireless cycling speed or cadence sensor. Battery indicator: Never unexpectedly run out of battery again. Multi-Language Support: Available in English & German. Download the Boost Buddy App today and GET FASTER MATE!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Boost Buddy at Free against SpeedBox Performance Tracking's $1.99. On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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
Boost Buddy is free to download; SpeedBox Performance Tracking costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
SpeedBox Performance Tracking ships an update every 2 months, Boost Buddy every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SpeedBox Performance Tracking | Boost Buddy |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 3.0 (22 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 47.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 22 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 42 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Dominik Reichert | Badass eBikes GmbH |
In-app purchases
SpeedBox Performance Tracking
No in-app purchases
Boost Buddy
No in-app purchases
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