Comparison

M Performance Sound Player vs OnTrack

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

M Performance Sound Player

Experience the authentic sound of M Performance Sport Exhaust systems on your mobile device. Compare high-quality exhaust sounds in real-time with stock systems and explore a catalog of new exhaust sound files.

Highlights
  • HQ SoundFiles
  • PowerDrive engine sound simulation
  • Real Time Comparison
  • Product Catalog for sound files
Features
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M PERFORMANCE SOUND PLAYER With the introduction of the M Performance Exhaust Sound Player, BMW M Performance is offering the opportunity to experience the great sound, quality and performance of the M Performance Sport Exhaust on popular media platforms. BMW stands for sporty and agile vehicles. In order to meet the high demands of our motorsport enthusiast, the M Performance development team has created race inspired Sport Exhaust Systems, Adjustable Sport Exhausts and for diesel motors, the new Active Sound Design Exhaust. M Performance is bringing the best of motorsport exhaust sounds directly to the street. This M Performance Exhaust Player App includes a number of tools and features. Real time comparisons with stock exhaust sounds are a click away. Key Features o HQ SoundFiles High resolution sound files of M Performance and stock exhaust systems o PowerDrive Sounds through the entire engine load cycle and gear changes o Real Time Comparison Real time comparisons between M Performance and stock exhaust sounds o Product Catalog Download additional sound files of brand new M Performance Exhaust systems

About

OnTrack

Monitor your car's real-time performance data on the racetrack with this CarPlay-enabled app. Set custom alerts for critical parameters like temperature to optimize your vehicle's performance and stay focused on the road.

Highlights
  • CarPlay integration
  • Real-time performance monitoring
  • Engine RPM, coolant temperature, oil pressure
  • Customizable temperature alerts
  • Instant notifications for threshold breaches
  • User-friendly display
Features
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Discover our revolutionary new CarPlay-enabled app that takes your racing experience to the next level. Seamlessly connecting to your car's OBD interface, our app provides real-time access to critical data essential for a successful race. With our app, you can effortlessly monitor your car's performance on the racetrack. Keep tabs on engine RPM, coolant temperature, oil pressure, and more, all displayed in a user-friendly format that allows you to stay focused on the road ahead. But that's not all – we've recently added an exciting feature! You can now set custom alerts for temperature values. Whether it's coolant temperature, oil temperature, or any other crucial parameter, you have the power to define limits and receive instant notifications when those values go above your specified thresholds. This level of control ensures you stay informed and can take immediate action to optimise your vehicle's performance. What's even better? Our app seamlessly integrates with CarPlay, offering an even more convenient way to keep an eye on your car's performance. Display all the essential information from our app directly on your car's dashboard screen. This means you can maintain your focus on the road and have real-time performance data at your fingertips. Why wait? Download our app today and elevate your racing game. With our app, you'll have everything you need to dominate the track, set alerts for temperature values, and stay ahead of the competition. ** Requires a Bluetooth 4.0 OBD adapter to function. ** EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

M Performance Sound Player2 screens
OnTrack4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: M Performance Sound Player at 4.3 against OnTrack's 3.3. M Performance Sound Player also leads on review sentiment (79% vs 37%) and in-app purchases (none vs 2). OnTrack's advantage is update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 10 months). On price, ratings volume, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. OnTrack sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. M Performance Sound Player asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

M Performance Sound Player holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 22 and 54 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 79% of M Performance Sound Player's written reviews are positive against 37% of OnTrack's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

M Performance Sound Player ships an update every 10 months, OnTrack every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
M Performance Sound Player versus OnTrack: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterM Performance Sound PlayerOnTrack
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (22 ratings) — better3.3 (54 ratings)
Positive reviews78.6% of reviews — better37.3% of reviews
Number of ratings2254 — better
Update frequencyEvery 10 monthsEvery 4 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.6 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size99 MB21 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperINATRONICOnTrack Apps Limited

Customer experience

M Performance Sound Player

All ratings22 ratings
Positive77.3%
Neutral9.1%
Negative13.6%
Written reviews42 reviews
Positive78.6%
Neutral4.8%
Negative16.7%

OnTrack

All ratings54 ratings
Positive57.4%
Neutral3.7%
Negative38.9%
Written reviews51 reviews
Positive37.3%
Neutral17.6%
Negative45.1%

Bugs and requests

M Performance Sound Player

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

OnTrack

Reported bugs

19 issues
  • Lost connections with Vgate Pro
  • App crashes as soon as it connects to OBD2 reader since iOS 18
  • Öltemperatur (Oil temperature) not read for VW/Audi vehicles
  • Boost bar maxes at 1.5 bar / 22.3psi
  • Not connecting to OBDLink CX
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  • Not connecting to OBDLink CX or BlueDriver
  • App crashes when trying to connect Bluetooth device
  • App crashes when sorting fields in dashboard
  • Certain values cannot be retrieved from OBD interface
  • No readings, inaccurate oil and coolant temperatures
  • App not appearing in CarPlay customization menu
  • Connection problems with OBDLink MX+
  • No data displayed for 2015 VW T5.1 after purchasing premium
  • App barely works, tried 3 OBD modules, worked with one once
  • Check engine light codes are incorrect (P1700 vs P0117)
  • Will not connect with OBDLink MX+ or Vgate Icar Pro
  • Does not work with Bluetooth 5.0
  • WiFi Version needed
  • Can’t tell if it works, unpaid version allows only two sensors

Requested features

11 requests
  • Add gauges instead of numbers for CarPlay
  • Add more PIDs (e.g., exhaust gas temperature, transmission temp)
  • Vehicle selector
  • Support landscape mode
  • Add custom PIDs for vehicle-specific measurements
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  • Add light mode
  • Add smaller format windows for CarPlay
  • Add EV specific measurements (battery temp, state of charge, etc.)
  • Add transmission temperature display
  • Add oil temperature display for VW/Audi
  • Allow single purchase for limited values

In-app purchases

None

M Performance Sound Player

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

OnTrack

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$3.991 Month
  • Yearly - Best Value7 Days trial$29.991 Year

Questions

Is M Performance Sound Player free?
M Performance Sound Player is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is OnTrack free?
OnTrack is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, M Performance Sound Player or OnTrack?
M Performance Sound Player is rated higher. M Performance Sound Player averages 4.3 out of 5 from 22 ratings, while OnTrack averages 3.3 from 54 ratings.
Do M Performance Sound Player or OnTrack have ads?
Neither M Performance Sound Player nor OnTrack shows ads.
Which is updated more often, M Performance Sound Player or OnTrack?
M Performance Sound Player ships an update every 10 months, and OnTrack every 4 weeks. Most recently, M Performance Sound Player was updated on September 24, 2026 and OnTrack on September 23, 2026.

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