# RealDash vs SetupRank

The clearest difference is review sentiment: SetupRank at 100% against RealDash's 43%. SetupRank also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 21) and ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. RealDash sells 21 one-off in-app purchases. SetupRank asks for nothing beyond the download.

RealDash ships an update every 3 weeks, SetupRank weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | RealDash | SetupRank |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.7 (88 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/realdash/id1088758424/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **88** | — |
| Positive reviews | 42.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 47 MB | 39 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Napko Oy](https://appshunter.io/developer/912214502) | [Drylead](https://appshunter.io/developer/1787178121) |

## What reviewers say

### RealDash

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/realdash/id1088758424)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (21)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 'No-Bull#?!' Racedash | $1.99 | one-time |
| Data Engineers Dream premium dashboard | $1.99 | one-time |
| Nostalgia Premium dashboard | $1.99 | one-time |
| Classic Blue Premium dashboard | $1.99 | one-time |
| Pole Position racedash | $3.99 | one-time |
| Classic S2000 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Classy premium dashboard | $3.99 | one-time |
| F40 dashboard | $3.99 | one-time |
| Dash of Color | $3.99 | one-time |
| GTV6 Premium dashboard | $3.99 | one-time |
| RealDash full version activation | $5.99 | one-time |
| RealDash premium supercar dashboard 1 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Virtual Cockpit dashboard | $5.99 | one-time |
| Bavarian Powerhouse | $5.99 | one-time |
| Benztown Hammer | $5.99 | one-time |
| 720RD | $5.99 | one-time |
| New Boss on the Block | $5.99 | one-time |
| C8 | $5.99 | one-time |
| MKV premium dashboard | $5.99 | one-time |
| RealDash Premium Supercar Dashboard 2 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Hot Tub | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

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


### SetupRank

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/setuprank/id6756779647)

Discover and rank inspiring gaming, office, and workstation setups. Vote for your favorites to influence their position in a transparent, community-driven leaderboard. Share your own setup and see how it measures up.

**Highlights:** Discover inspiring setups, Vote for favorite setups, Community-driven ranking, Transparent leaderboard, Showcase your setup

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is RealDash free?

RealDash is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is SetupRank free?

SetupRank is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do RealDash or SetupRank have ads?

RealDash shows ads; SetupRank does not.

### Which is updated more often, RealDash or SetupRank?

RealDash ships an update every 3 weeks, and SetupRank weekly. Most recently, RealDash was updated on October 26, 2026 and SetupRank on October 11, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*
