Comparison

RealDash vs Trick Light

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

Head to head
About

RealDash

This app serves as a customizable dashboard for your vehicle, offering real-time data, performance metrics, and diagnostic capabilities. It connects to various ECUs and racing simulators, allowing for hands-free operation and detailed analysis of your driving experience.

Highlights
  • Pixel Perfect™ dashboard customization
  • High-quality animated gauges
  • Read and clear vehicle error codes
  • Performance meter (0-60, 1/4 mile, etc.)
  • Voice commands for hands-free operation
  • Lap timer with automatic track detection
  • Connects to ECUs and racing games
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

Trick Light

Control your Bluetooth lamp with this application. Adjust colors, brightness, and set timers for ambient lighting. Offers a simple interface for managing your smart lighting experience.

Highlights
  • Bluetooth lamp control
  • Color adjustment
  • Brightness control
  • Timer settings
  • Ambient lighting
Features
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This is a Bluetooth lamp app

Screenshots

RealDash4 screens
Trick Light4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: RealDash at 3.7 against Trick Light's 3.1. RealDash also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months) and review sentiment (43% vs 27%). Trick Light's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 21) and ads (none vs shown). On price 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. RealDash sells 21 one-off in-app purchases. Trick Light asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

RealDash holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 3.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 88 and 27 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 43% of RealDash's written reviews are positive against 27% of Trick Light's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RealDash ships an update every 3 weeks, Trick Light every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and August 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
RealDash versus Trick Light: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRealDashTrick Light
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (88 ratings) — better3.1 (27 ratings)
Positive reviews42.7% of reviews — better27.3% of reviews
Number of ratings88 — better27
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.09.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size46 MB43 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNapko OyShenzhen Qianghe Technology CO., LTD.

Customer experience

RealDash

All ratings88 ratings
Positive68.2%
Neutral6.8%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews96 reviews
Positive42.7%
Neutral21.9%
Negative35.4%

Trick Light

All ratings27 ratings
Positive48.1%
Neutral3.7%
Negative48.1%
Written reviews22 reviews
Positive27.3%
Neutral9.1%
Negative63.6%

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
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  • 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

Trick Light

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

21 purchases

RealDash

One-time21
  • 'No-Bull#?!' Racedash$1.99
  • Data Engineers Dream premium dashboard$1.99
  • Nostalgia Premium dashboard$1.99
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  • Classic Blue Premium dashboard$1.99
  • Pole Position racedash$3.99
  • Classic S2000$3.99
  • Classy premium dashboard$3.99
  • F40 dashboard$3.99
  • Dash of Color$3.99
  • GTV6 Premium dashboard$3.99
  • 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
  • C8$5.99
  • MKV premium dashboard$5.99
  • RealDash Premium Supercar Dashboard 2$5.99
  • Hot Tub$5.99
None

Trick Light

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is RealDash free?
RealDash is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Trick Light free?
Trick Light is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, RealDash or Trick Light?
RealDash is rated higher. RealDash averages 3.7 out of 5 from 88 ratings, while Trick Light averages 3.1 from 27 ratings.
Do RealDash or Trick Light have ads?
RealDash shows ads; Trick Light does not.
Which is updated more often, RealDash or Trick Light?
RealDash ships an update every 3 weeks, and Trick Light every 3 months. Most recently, RealDash was updated on September 17, 2026 and Trick Light on August 4, 2026.

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