Comparison

RaceChrono Pro vs DriftPulse

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

Head to head
About

RaceChrono Pro

This app serves as a comprehensive lap timer and data logger for motorsports, enabling users to record and analyze performance. It offers video recording with data overlays and supports a wide range of external GPS and OBD-II devices for enhanced accuracy.

Highlights
  • Lap timing with sectors and optimal lap
  • Track library with over 2600 pre-made tracks
  • Data analysis with synchronized graphs and maps
  • Predictive lap timing
  • Video recording with data overlay
  • Support for external GPS and OBD-II devices
  • Unlimited session length
Features
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RaceChrono Pro is a versatile lap timer, data logging and data analysis app designed especially for use in motorsports, replacing your traditional lap timers and data loggers. The RaceChrono Pro app also enables you to record videos and overlay them with the logged data. RaceChrono apps have a strong following, currently over 100000 active users. If you look around at pits during your race or track day, chances are that you’ll see someone using RaceChrono. Even many professionals, such as factory test drivers and race driving instructors, are known to use this app! No matter whether you ride motorbikes, drive go-karts or cars, on closed circuit or special stage tracks – this is the motorsports app for you. RaceChrono Pro has following major features: • Lap timing with sectors and optimal lap • Track library of over 2600 pre-made race tracks • Custom user defined circuit and point-to-point tracks • Smoothly scrolling data analysis with synchronised graph, X/Y graph, map, video and comparison video • Predictive lap timing and time delta graph • Hardware accelerated video export with configurable data overlay • Multiple camera recording and picture-in-picture video export • Video recording using internal camera • Linking and synchronising video files from almost all action cameras • Support for external GPS receivers; Dragy Pro/DRG70/DRG70-C/Lite, RaceBox Mini/Mini S/Micro, Qstarz BL-818GT/BL-1000GT/LT-8000GT, Columbus P-9 Race, Dual XGPS 150/160, VBOX Sport, Garmin GLO • Support for OBD-II readers; OBDLink MX+ Bluetooth, OBDLink CX Bluetooth, Dragy OBD, Vgate vLinker FS, Vgate vLinker/iCar BLE, PLX Kiwi 3/4, Carista OBD2 Bluetooth, Tonwon BLE 1/2/Pro, Veepeak OBDCheck BLE, UniCarScan UCSI-2000, OBDLink MX Wi-Fi, generic Wi-Fi OBD-II • Support for Bluetooth LE heart rate monitors • Unlimited session length, good for 24 hour races • Session data export in .ODS (session summary for Excel), .NMEA, .VBO and .CSV formats

About

DriftPulse

Record, analyze, and share your drift sessions with precision. This app uses GPS and motion sensors to track drift lines, angles, and speed in real-time. Visualize your progress with detailed telemetry and compare your runs to master every drift.

Highlights
  • Real-time drift tracking
  • Detailed telemetry analytics
  • Session history and comparison
  • Social sharing of drifts
  • Intuitive user interface
Features
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DriftPulse – Track, Analyze, and Master Every Drift Take your drifting to the next level with DriftPulse — the ultimate tool for recording, analyzing, and sharing your drift sessions on any track. Whether you're a professional driver or an enthusiast, DriftPulse gives you everything you need to unlock your full potential and relive your best moments. Key Features: Real-Time Drift Tracking: Record your sessions with precision using advanced GPS and motion sensors. See your drift lines, angles, and speed live on the map. Detailed Telemetry Analytics: Instantly analyze your runs — speed, angle, entry and exit points, and more. Visualize your progress with interactive graphs and clear stats. Session History: Keep all your drift sessions in one place. Compare laps, track your improvements, and never lose your best runs. Social Sharing: Share your achievements, stats, and coolest drifts with friends or the DriftPulse community. Simple & Intuitive Interface: Built by drifters, for drifters. Start tracking in seconds — focus on the drive, not the app. DriftPulse is your digital co-driver. Whether you drift for fun or competition, you’ll always know your angle, your speed, and your progress. Unlock the science of drifting, set new records, and ignite your passion for the sideways life! Download DriftPulse now and turn every slide into data. Ready to leave your mark on the track? URLs: - Privacy Policy: https://driftpulse.web.app/privacy.html - Terms of Use: https://driftpulse.web.app/terms.html

Screenshots

RaceChrono Pro4 screens
DriftPulse4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: DriftPulse at Free against RaceChrono Pro's $19.99. DriftPulse also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7). RaceChrono Pro's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (184 vs 1). On update cadence, ads, monetization model 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

DriftPulse is free to download; RaceChrono Pro costs $19.99 up front. DriftPulse sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. RaceChrono Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

DriftPulse holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RaceChrono Pro has 184 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RaceChrono Pro ships an update monthly, DriftPulse every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
RaceChrono Pro versus DriftPulse: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRaceChrono ProDriftPulse
Price$19.99Free — better
Rating4.7 (184 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews57.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings184 — better1
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#9 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.6 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size43 MB70 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRaceChrono OyRoman Khaitov

Customer experience

RaceChrono Pro

All ratings184 ratings
Positive92.9%
Neutral2.2%
Negative4.9%
Written reviews144 reviews
Positive57.6%
Neutral11.8%
Negative30.6%

DriftPulse

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

RaceChrono Pro

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

DriftPulse

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Pro$4.991 Month
  • Annual Pro$39.991 Year

Questions

Is RaceChrono Pro free?
RaceChrono Pro costs $19.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is DriftPulse free?
DriftPulse is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, RaceChrono Pro or DriftPulse?
DriftPulse is rated higher. RaceChrono Pro averages 4.7 out of 5 from 184 ratings, while DriftPulse averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do RaceChrono Pro or DriftPulse have ads?
Neither RaceChrono Pro nor DriftPulse shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RaceChrono Pro or DriftPulse?
RaceChrono Pro ships an update monthly, and DriftPulse every 6 weeks. Most recently, RaceChrono Pro was updated on November 6, 2026 and DriftPulse on October 30, 2026.

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