Comparison

RealDash vs My Thrustmaster

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

My Thrustmaster

Fine-tune your racing devices for optimal performance on PC. Adjust settings like Force Feedback and rotation angle in real-time, save custom profiles for different games and cars, and analyze your in-game statistics to improve your driving skills.

Highlights
  • Real-time device setting management
  • Force Feedback and rotation angle adjustment
  • Saveable custom profiles
  • View device inputs
  • In-game statistics analysis
Features
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My Thrustmaster app is the easiest way to fine-tune your racing devices so that you can perform your very best on the tracks! IMPORTANT! Compatible on PC only with T598, T818, T-GT, TS-XW, TS-PC, T300, TX, T248, T128, T150, TMX and T-LCM. A Wi-Fi connection and the latest Thrustmaster PC drivers are required. Welcome to the Thrustmaster ecosystem. OPTIMIZE YOUR EXPERIENCE: - Connect to your Thrustmaster racing devices with My Thrustmaster app to manage their settings. Optimize your racing experience by fine-tuning all of your racing wheel base's settings, including Force Feedback, damper and rotation angle. Adjust settings while you're playing: your device's settings are instantly updated with no need to exit the game or restart your racing wheel base. SAVE SETTINGS PROFILES: - Adapt your settings for games, cars or wheels you play with, and save a dedicated profile for each situation. Swap between your settings profiles on the fly, and be ready to race instantly. VIEW YOUR INPUTS: - View device buttons and axis inputs in real time to make sure your expectations are matched. IMPROVE YOUR SKILLS: - Follow and analyze your in-game statistics so that you can identify your best performances and your areas for improvement, helping you to be a better driver in future races. Stay tuned: there are tons more great features to come!

Screenshots

RealDash4 screens
My Thrustmaster4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: RealDash at 43% against My Thrustmaster's 0%. RealDash also leads on rating (3.7 vs 2.3) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). My Thrustmaster's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 21) and ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. My Thrustmaster asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

RealDash holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 2.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 88 and 19 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 43% of RealDash's written reviews are positive against 0% of My Thrustmaster's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RealDash ships an update every 3 weeks, My Thrustmaster every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and July 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
RealDash versus My Thrustmaster: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRealDashMy Thrustmaster
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (88 ratings) — better2.3 (19 ratings)
Positive reviews42.7% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings88 — better19
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size46 MB44 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNapko OyGUILLEMOT CORPORATION

Customer experience

RealDash

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

My Thrustmaster

All ratings15 ratings
Positive26.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative73.3%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

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

My Thrustmaster

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

My Thrustmaster

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is RealDash free?
RealDash is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is My Thrustmaster free?
My Thrustmaster is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, RealDash or My Thrustmaster?
RealDash is rated higher. RealDash averages 3.7 out of 5 from 88 ratings, while My Thrustmaster averages 2.3 from 19 ratings.
Do RealDash or My Thrustmaster have ads?
RealDash shows ads; My Thrustmaster does not.
Which is updated more often, RealDash or My Thrustmaster?
RealDash ships an update every 3 weeks, and My Thrustmaster every 2 months. Most recently, RealDash was updated on September 17, 2026 and My Thrustmaster on July 8, 2026.

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