Comparison

RaceCapture vs RaceStudio 3

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

Head to head
About

RaceCapture

Transform your device into a real-time telemetry dashboard for a powerful data acquisition system. Design custom dashboards, analyze lap data, and configure pit stop timers. Supports live streaming, predictive lap times, and automatic track map detection.

Highlights
  • Customizable dashboards
  • Real-time telemetry streaming
  • In-app log file analysis
  • Configurable pit stop timer
  • Predictive lap times
  • Sensor and OBDII/CAN data integration
  • Automatic track map detection
Features
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Transform your phone or tablet into a dashboard that can transmit real-time telemetry for RaceCapture/Pro - a powerful Data Acquisition system by Autosport Labs. Learn more at http://www.autosportlabs.com Features * Design custom dashboards that you can share with friends * Stream real-time telemetry to Podium http://podium.live for live analysis, sharing, lap comparison and playback * In app analysis features - import your RaceCapture log file data and inspect your lap data! * Automatic, configurable pit stop timer for endurance racers * Show predictive lap times using RaceCapture/Pro's high performance GPS * Customize gauges with sensor data, OBDII and CAN bus data streams from the RaceCapture system * Automatic track map detection with support for hundreds of race tracks * Fully configure all of the features and settings in RaceCapture/Pro - no laptop needed! Getting started: * Full quick-start guide: http://wiki.autosportlabs.com * Power up your RaceCapture device * Connect your iOS device to RaceCapture's WiFI network * Start the Race Capture app * The app will automatically search and connect your RaceCapture system. * Select the dashboard view and navigate the different screens. Here you can customize the screens with the channels you have enabled. Troubleshooting: * Make sure you're on the latest version of the RaceCapture firmware * If you have trouble connecting via WiFi: * * Verify you're connected to RaceCapture's wifi network. Alternatively, you can configure your RaceCapture device to connect to your phone's hotspot, or you can connect both devices to a common WiFi access point. * * More troubleshooting at: http://wiki.autosportlabs.com and forums at http://forum.autosportlabs.com

About

RaceStudio 3

This app provides powerful motorsport data analysis tools on your mobile device. Manage your racing equipment, review performance metrics like lap times and track trajectories, and fine-tune your vehicle setup from anywhere.

Highlights
  • Performance analysis (lap times, charts, trajectories)
  • AiM device management
  • Session download and analysis
  • Track map management
  • Firmware updates
  • Profile customization and sharing
Features
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From the pit to the track, RaceStudio App puts the full power of AiM RaceStudio 3 in your pocket. Manage your devices, analyze your sessions, and fine-tune your setup — quickly, intuitively, wherever you are. With RaceStudio App you can: ∙ Analyze your performance: lap times, detailed charts, and track trajectories ∙ Manage your AiM devices: set parameters, download sessions, calibrate sensors, manage track maps, update firmware ∙ Customize your profile: log in, set preferences, and share sessions via AiM Cloud ∙ and much more. Take your data analysis where it matters most: trackside.

Screenshots

RaceCapture4 screens
RaceStudio 34 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: RaceCapture at 4.0 against RaceStudio 3's 3.0. RaceCapture also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 18.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

RaceCapture holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9 and 11 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RaceCapture ships an update monthly, RaceStudio 3 every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
RaceCapture versus RaceStudio 3: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRaceCaptureRaceStudio 3
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (9 ratings) — better3.0 (11 ratings)
Positive reviews—44.4% of reviews
Number of ratings911 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS9.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size164 MB170 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAutosport LabsAIM tech SRL

Customer experience

RaceCapture

All ratings9 ratings
Positive77.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative22.2%

RaceStudio 3

All ratings11 ratings
Positive45.5%
Neutral9.1%
Negative45.5%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive44.4%
Neutral11.1%
Negative44.4%

In-app purchases

None

RaceCapture

No in-app purchases

None

RaceStudio 3

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is RaceCapture free?
RaceCapture is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is RaceStudio 3 free?
RaceStudio 3 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, RaceCapture or RaceStudio 3?
RaceCapture is rated higher. RaceCapture averages 4.0 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while RaceStudio 3 averages 3.0 from 11 ratings.
Do RaceCapture or RaceStudio 3 have ads?
Neither RaceCapture nor RaceStudio 3 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RaceCapture or RaceStudio 3?
RaceCapture ships an update monthly, and RaceStudio 3 every 3 weeks. Most recently, RaceCapture was updated on October 17, 2026 and RaceStudio 3 on October 27, 2026.

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