Comparison

Race Dash for Sim Games vs SimClient

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

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About

Race Dash for Sim Games

Enhance your sim racing experience with a virtual dashboard that displays live telemetry data from popular racing games. Customize your display with RPM lights, backlight colors, and unit preferences. Add multiple dashboards to your sequence for quick access during races.

Highlights
  • Live telemetry data display
  • Customizable RPM lights
  • Multiple dashboard layouts
  • Add-on dashboard styles
  • Configurable backlight color
  • Unit customization (speed, pressure, temperature)
  • Dashboard sequencing
Features
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A companion dashboard app for the F1 25, F1 24, F1 23, F1 22, F1 2021-16, Gran Turismo 7, Gran Turismo Sport, Forza Motorsport (2023), Forza Motorsport 7, Forza Horizon 6, Forza Horizon 5, Forza Horizon 4, Project CARS 2, Project CARS and Assetto Corsa games which recreates a race car dash and displays live telemetry data from the game to add depth and realism to your sim racing. This second-screen app adds to your immersion in the game. Display key data such as speed, gear, RPM, fuel level, ERS, laptime and lap delta. The RPM lights are customisable to suit your preference and the whole display can flash at the gear shift point. A simple dashboard is included with numerous other layouts and styles available as add-ons. Please note that some add-on dashboards are only suitable for certain games. Customisation options includes 'backlight' colour, and speed, pressure, temperature units. Add up to 10 dashboards to your sequence at any one time (per game) and quickly swipe between them for fast access. Each game can have 3 sequences for Race, Qualifying etc. Some games allow for the dashboard switching to be done from the controller/steering wheel. The relevant games are required on PC/PlayStation/Xbox depending on platform and telemetry feature availability. This app requires the UDP telemetry mode to be enabled in each game - instructions for enabling this are provided.

About

SimClient

Features
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Turn your iPhone or iPad into a dedicated dashboard unit (DDU) for use with sim racing and driving games. Built for hands-off reliability, SimClient keeps your display awake, reconnects fast, and lets you switch seamlessly between multiple SimHub* servers — so you spend less time configuring and more time behind the wheel. SimClient connects to your existing SimHub* server and mirrors live dashboards directly on your iOS device. Perfect for: • Budget conscious sim rigs • Cramming one extra info screen into your setup • Repurposing an old iPhone or iPad into a high-res dashboard • Eliminating tapping to keep your screen awake during long sessions Works with SimHub* compatible titles, tested with and including: • Assetto Corsa • Euro Truck Simulator 2 • American Truck Simulator *Requires SimHub installed and running with Dashboard functionality enabled, and both devices connected to the same network.

Screenshots

Race Dash for Sim Games4 screens
SimClient4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SimClient at none against Race Dash for Sim Games's 13. Race Dash for Sim Games's advantage is device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, 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. Race Dash for Sim Games sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. SimClient asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Race Dash for Sim Games ships an update every 10 days, SimClient every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Race Dash for Sim Games versus SimClient: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRace Dash for Sim GamesSimClient
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (330 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews65.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings330 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 daysEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size52 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDavid MillsChristopher Verringer

Bugs and requests

Race Dash for Sim Games

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Freezing after game mode changes
  • Incorrect tire wear and fuel data
  • Unresponsive shift lights

Requested features

5 requests
  • Customizable dashboards
  • Support for more games
  • Real-time player names
  • Fuel and tire data
  • Weather information

SimClient

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

13 purchases

Race Dash for Sim Games

Subscriptions2
  • Race Dash All Access (Month)3 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Race Dash All Access (Year)7 Days trial$13.491 Year
One-time11
  • Forza Motorsport 7 Unlock$2.99
  • Assetto Corsa Unlock$2.99
  • Forza Motorsport (2023) Unlock$3.99
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  • Forza Horizon 4/5/6 Unlock$4.99
  • F1 2019 Unlock$4.99
  • F1 2020 Unlock$4.99
  • F1 2021 Unlock$4.99
  • GTS/GT7 Unlock$4.99
  • F1 22 Unlock$4.99
  • F1 23 Unlock$5.99
  • F1 24 Unlock$5.99
None

SimClient

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Race Dash for Sim Games free?
Race Dash for Sim Games is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SimClient free?
SimClient is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Race Dash for Sim Games or SimClient have ads?
Neither Race Dash for Sim Games nor SimClient shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Race Dash for Sim Games or SimClient?
Race Dash for Sim Games ships an update every 10 days, and SimClient every 9 days. Most recently, Race Dash for Sim Games was updated on October 16, 2026 and SimClient on October 12, 2026.

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