Comparison

Rally Tripmeter vs SARK Control Card

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

Head to head
About

Rally Tripmeter

This app assists rally drivers and co-drivers with accurate distance measurement, time control calculations, and speed monitoring. It helps users stay on pace, avoid penalties, and improve their performance during rallies.

Highlights
  • Accurate distance measurement (10m accuracy)
  • Time control time calculation
  • Rally time display
  • Built-in speedometer to avoid speeding fines
  • Ideal time tracking for TSD rallies
  • Stage time recording
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Rally Tripmeter turns your phone or tablet into a rally trip computer. Built by a rally driver and used on recce, on the road sections and on the stages. WHAT IT DOES • Two independent trips plus stage and section distances, in digits you can read at a glance while driving • Stage timer with average and maximum speed • Regularity / TSD mode: enter the speed chart, record time controls and see live whether you are ahead of or behind the ideal time • Recce mode with speed limits per section and a warning when you exceed them • Liaison mode with a time card: last TC, allowed time, next TC and a countdown to it • Map with route recording and sharing, plus live location sharing for your service crew • Custom layouts: build your own screen from components in your own colours, on phone or tablet • Bluetooth buttons to reset trips without touching the screen • Rally Raid mode with heading • Calibration factor, metric or imperial units, 12 languages FREE AND PRO The basic tripmeter is free with a daily mileage allowance. Pro unlocks every mode and unlimited mileage. Try Pro for free before your next event and cancel anytime. Works without mobile signal, GPS is all it needs. A reliable backup next to a professional rally trip, and the main instrument at club and historic events. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.iubenda.com/privacy-policy/12268178

About

SARK Control Card

Features
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SARK Control Card Smarter. Faster. Digital Rally Control. SARK Control Card is the official digital replacement for the traditional control card used in navigational rally sports. Designed for ease and speed, this app helps participants log their letters quickly and accurately during the rally, making the counting process more efficient than ever. Key Features: • Easy-to-use interface to enter control letters • Digital submission eliminates manual counting • Reduces errors and saves valuable time • Built specifically for SARK navigational rallies Say goodbye to paper cards and hello to a smarter way of rallying. Whether you're a seasoned participant or a first-time navigator, SARK Control Card is your must-have tool on the track. Download now and take control—digitally!

Screenshots

Rally Tripmeter4 screens
SARK Control Card4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SARK Control Card at none against Rally Tripmeter's 5. Rally Tripmeter's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence, 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. Rally Tripmeter sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per 3 months. SARK Control Card asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Rally Tripmeter versus SARK Control Card: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRally TripmeterSARK Control Card
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (94 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews53.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings94 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size59 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAppHero OUAdept N.V.

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Rally Tripmeter

Subscriptions5
  • Pro Quarterly (Legacy)$14.993 Months
  • Pro Quarterly$14.993 Months
  • Basic Annual$14.991 Year
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  • Pro Annual (Legacy)$29.991 Year
  • Pro Annual2 Months trial$29.991 Year
None

SARK Control Card

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Rally Tripmeter free?
Rally Tripmeter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SARK Control Card free?
SARK Control Card is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Rally Tripmeter or SARK Control Card have ads?
Neither Rally Tripmeter nor SARK Control Card shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Rally Tripmeter or SARK Control Card?
Rally Tripmeter ships an update every 6 weeks, and SARK Control Card every 6 weeks. Most recently, Rally Tripmeter was updated on September 26, 2026 and SARK Control Card on September 14, 2026.

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