Comparison

RealDash vs iVRy

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

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About

RealDash

Enhance your driving experience with a customizable dashboard for your vehicle or racing simulator. Monitor performance, read error codes, and enjoy hands-free operation with voice commands. Connect to various ECUs and games for real-time data.

Highlights
  • Customizable dashboards
  • Vehicle error code reading
  • Performance meter
  • Voice commands
  • Lap timer
  • Racing game integration
  • ECU connectivity
Features
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The perfect vehicle companion app for road trips, street and race track. Or just having fun with your favorite racing simulator. RealDash is free to try. Consider subscribing to My RealDash service if you find this app useful. * Pixel Perfect™ customization of dashboards. Limited only by imagination. * Super high quality visuals and animated gauges. * Gallery with downloadable free and premium Dashboards and Gizmos. * Read and clear vehicle error codes. * Map and Speed limit display. * Voice commands allow hands free operation. * Instant and average fuel consumption. * Performance meter 0-60, 0-100, 0-200, 60 feet, 1/8 mile, 1/4 mile, and mile. * Measure horsepower and torque. * A powerful Trigger->Action system. * Create alarms and visual effects based on configurable triggers. * A lap timer with dozens of automatically detected race tracks. Supported ECUs: * Autronic SM4,SM2, and SMC * DTAFast S-Series * EasyEcu 3+ * Ecumaster EMU * Hybrid EMS * KMS MP25 and MD35 * Megasquirt 1,2,3 / Microsquirt * Motorsport-Electronics ME221 * Nissan Consult * OBD2 via ELM327 adapter * Spitronics ECU & TCU * Tatech 32 & 38 * UltraSky EMS * VEMS v3 + Custom hardware and DIY solutions via our open protocol. RealDash can connect to your vehicle with a WiFi, or Bluetooth BLE (OBD2 only) adapter. We recommend serial to WiFi adapters from perfecttuning.net. Supported Racing games: - Assetto Corsa - BeamNG Drive - Codemasters F1 2015-2020 - Dirt Rally - Euro Truck Simulator 2 - Forza Horizon 4 - Forza Motorsport 7 - Gran Turismo Sport - Gran Turismo 7 - Grid 2 - Live for Speed - Project Cars - Test Drive Unlimited: Solar Crown - Wreckfest 2 RealDash can be used without connection to ECU. Then a GPS and device internal sensors are available for: * Vehicle speed. * Your current location on map. * Current speed limit. * Lap timer. * Acceleration info. * Performance measurements (with limited accuracy). RealDash offers an optional annual My RealDash subscription. My RealDash allows you to stream your live engine data to a web page. The My RealDash subscription is available on an annual tier, which auto-renews. The subscription is priced at 24€ / year. Your subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off in at least 24-hours before the end of the current payment period. Your account will be charged 24€ for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's My RealDash Account Settings after purchase. No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription period. Any unused portion of a free trial will be forfeited if you purchase a subscription. Privacy policy: http://www.realdash.net/privacy.html Terms of Service: http://www.realdash.net/terms_of_use.html We hope you enjoy using RealDash. Have Fun!

About

iVRy

Transform your iPhone into a PC VR headset for SteamVR. Play PC VR titles without an expensive headset by connecting your iPhone via USB or Wi-Fi. Enjoy customizable quality and performance options for an immersive experience.

Highlights
  • SteamVR compatible VR headset
  • High-performance native driver
  • Wired (USB) and Wireless (Wi-Fi) connections
  • Automatic quality adjustment
  • User configurable quality and performance
  • QR code scanning for lens correction
  • Native SteamVR integration
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What is iVRy? • iVRy is a SteamVR-compatible Virtual Reality headset app for your iPhone or Vision Pro with a native high-performance driver for Valve's OpenVR / SteamVR. What does that mean? • Want to use that stunning iPhone display for something more than sending text messages? • Want to use that high resolution Vision Pro display for more than watching videos? • Want to play PC VR* (Virtual Reality) titles without having to buy a dedicated headset? • With iVRy, an iPhone 6 or later, and a compatible VR headset, or a Vision Pro headset you can! • Supports Wired (USB) connections (iPhone) or Wired (Ethernet) connections (Vision Pro) for greater visual quality and performance. • Supports Wireless (Wifi) connections for greater mobility. • Automatically adjusts quality to maintain optimal frame rates on all connection types. • User configurable quality and performance options. • User configurable vignette options (iPhone only). • Scan your VR headset's Cardboard QR code for optimal lens distortion correction and field-of-view (iPhone only). • Integrates natively into SteamVR, so no 'manager' / 'server' apps or additional configuration required. • Compatible with most HTC Vive and Oculus Rift** titles, including 'Robinson: The Journey', 'Adr1ft', 'Project CARS', 'Obduction', 'Elite Dangerous', 'EVE: Valkerie', 'Chronos', 'Assetto Corsa' and many more. • "Lite" edition has all of the features of "Premium" edition, but will start to reduce color saturation after being connected for more than 5 minutes. Upgrade to "Premium" edition via Steam DLC to remove this limitation. Download the iVRy OpenVR/SteamVR HMD Device Driver from: https://store.steampowered.com/app/992490/iVRy_Driver_for_SteamVR/ * Valve OpenVR/SteamVR. Requires Valve Steam & SteamVR on Windows 7 or later. ** Oculus Rift titles require Valve SteamVR, Oculus Home & 3rd party 'Revive' software from: https://github.com/LibreVR/Revive iPhone: • Requires VR headset, compatible with iPhone (eg. Google Cardboard). • XBox 360/One controller for Windows recommended. • Additional hardware/software required for positional tracking and motion controllers. Vision Pro: • Sony Playstation VR2 Sense or Sony Playstation DualSense controller(s) recommended. All: • Requires a PC running Windows 7 (or later) with a DirectX 11 (or later) graphics card with Valve Steam and SteamVR installed. • Requires installation of iVRy SteamVR HMD Device Driver software. All trademarks are used for informational purposes, and remain the property of their respective owners.

Screenshots

RealDash4 screens
iVRy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: iVRy at none against RealDash's 10. iVRy also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (72% vs 47%). RealDash's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, rating, ratings volume and monetization model 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. RealDash sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. iVRy asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

iVRy holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 88 and 153 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 47% of RealDash's written reviews are positive against 72% of iVRy's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RealDash ships an update every 3 weeks, iVRy every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
RealDash versus iVRy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRealDashiVRy
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (88 ratings)3.9 (153 ratings) — better
Positive reviews46.8% of reviews72.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings88153 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size47 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNapko OyIan Dean

Customer experience

RealDash

All ratings88 ratings
Positive68.2%
Neutral6.8%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews124 reviews
Positive46.8%
Neutral20.2%
Negative33.1%

iVRy

All ratings147 ratings
Positive73.5%
Neutral6.1%
Negative20.4%
Written reviews118 reviews
Positive72.0%
Neutral12.7%
Negative15.3%

User reviews

RealDash

From 88 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎨 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

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and connection failures
  • ⏱️ Significant lag and latency issues
  • 💸 Misleading premium/subscription model
  • 📺 Excessive ads even after purchase
  • 🔄 Inconsistent performance across devices

iVRy

From 153 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Excellent value for affordable VR experience
  • 👍 Easy setup and installation process
  • 🎮 Works seamlessly with SteamVR games
  • 📱 USB wired connection with low latency
  • ⚙️ Highly customizable settings (resolution, quality, tracking rate)

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent disconnection issues (WiFi and USB)
  • 🐛 App crashes after 5 minutes in free version
  • 🐛 Screen flickering and flashing lights
  • ⚠️ Wireless connection unstable and laggy
  • ⚠️ Wired connection frequently drops

Bugs and requests

RealDash

Reported bugs

19 issues
  • 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
Show 14 more
  • 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

Requested features

16 requests
  • CarPlay integration support
  • iPad landscape mode support
  • Dark boot screen option
  • Screen orientation lock options
  • ELM327 USB connection support
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  • 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

iVRy

Reported bugs

14 issues
  • Screen turns black and white unexpectedly
  • App crashes after 5 minutes of use
  • Flashing lights and screen glitches
  • WiFi/USB connection switching automatically
  • Connection drops during gameplay
Show 9 more
  • Wired connection fails to establish
  • App freezes and becomes unresponsive
  • Head tracking skipping and lag
  • Double vision from IPD miscalibration
  • Restore purchases not working on older devices
  • Family Sharing compatibility issues
  • Driver installation failures
  • Steam VR integration conflicts
  • Performance degradation after extended sessions

Requested features

11 requests
  • Mac OS support
  • VR controller support
  • Full body tracking (FBT) integration
  • Higher resolution options
  • 120Hz support for compatible phones
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  • Improved wireless stability
  • Better IPD adjustment options
  • Automatic connection mode selection
  • Apple Vision Pro support
  • PSVR2 support expansion
  • Room-scale tracking capability

In-app purchases

10 purchases

RealDash

One-time10
  • 'No-Bull#?!' Racedash$1.99
  • Data Engineers Dream premium dashboard$1.99
  • Classic S2000$3.99
Show 7 more
  • RealDash full version activation$5.99
  • RealDash premium supercar dashboard 1$5.99
  • Virtual Cockpit dashboard$5.99
  • Bavarian Powerhouse$5.99
  • Benztown Hammer$5.99
  • 720RD$5.99
  • New Boss on the Block$5.99
None

iVRy

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is RealDash free?
RealDash is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is iVRy free?
iVRy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, RealDash or iVRy?
iVRy is rated higher. RealDash averages 3.7 out of 5 from 88 ratings, while iVRy averages 3.9 from 153 ratings.
Do RealDash or iVRy have ads?
RealDash shows ads; iVRy does not.
Which is updated more often, RealDash or iVRy?
RealDash ships an update every 3 weeks, and iVRy every 3 months. Most recently, RealDash was updated on November 7, 2026 and iVRy on November 2, 2026.

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