RaceCapture vs Pax Calculate
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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
Pax Calculate
Easily calculate and compare indexed times for autocross competitions. Instantly see what time you need to beat competitors in different classes, with options for standard PAX and ProSolo PSI indexes. Perfect for racers needing quick, accurate calculations at events or when reviewing results.
- Calculate PAX indexed times
- Compare times across classes
- View PAX and PSI class factors
- Switch between PAX and PSI indexes
- No login or data collection
- No advertisements
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PAX Calculator makes it easy to calculate and compare indexed times for SCCA autocross competition. FEATURES: - Calculate PAX indexed times from raw times - Compare times between different classes - See exactly what time you need to beat competitors in other classes - View complete list of current PAX and PSI class factors - Switch between standard PAX and ProSolo PSI indexes - No login required, no ads, no data collection Whether you're trying to figure out your indexed time or comparing your performance against competitors in different classes, PAX Calculator gives you instant answers. Perfect for autocross competitors who want quick, accurate calculations at events or while reviewing results. This is an independent application created by an SCCA member. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or an official product of the Sports Car Club of America™ (SCCA®).
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Pax Calculate at 5.0 against RaceCapture's 4.0. RaceCapture's advantage is ratings volume (9 vs 1) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Pax Calculate holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RaceCapture has 9 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
RaceCapture ships an update monthly, Pax Calculate every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | RaceCapture | Pax Calculate |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (9 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | 9 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 164 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Autosport Labs | DAVID DEAN WHITENER |
Customer experience
RaceCapture
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In-app purchases
RaceCapture
No in-app purchases
Pax Calculate
No in-app purchases
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