Comparison

RaceCapture vs Apex250

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

Apex250

Features
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Apex250 is a GPS timing app designed for eFoil riders. The app automatically detects and times a 250m out + 250m back run without requiring manual start or stop actions. Features: • Automatic run detection • Accurate GPS timing using the built-in phone GPS or supported external GPS devices (including VelocityLap and RaceBox). • Live leaderboard rankings • Run history and statistics • Account management and data deletion • Designed specifically for eFoil riders Compete with riders around the world and see how your performance compares on the Apex250 leaderboard.

Screenshots

RaceCapture4 screens
Apex2504 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Apex250 at every 2 days against RaceCapture's monthly. RaceCapture's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 13.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RaceCapture ships an update monthly, Apex250 every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
RaceCapture versus Apex250: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRaceCaptureApex250
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (9 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings9 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size164 MB20 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAutosport LabsNoel Gaddo

In-app purchases

None

RaceCapture

No in-app purchases

None

Apex250

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is RaceCapture free?
RaceCapture is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Apex250 free?
Apex250 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do RaceCapture or Apex250 have ads?
Neither RaceCapture nor Apex250 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RaceCapture or Apex250?
RaceCapture ships an update monthly, and Apex250 every 2 days. Most recently, RaceCapture was updated on October 17, 2026 and Apex250 on October 7, 2026.

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