Comparison

Engine Link LE vs Track Attack! Lap timer & maps

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

Head to head
About

Engine Link LE

Transform your iPhone into a vehicle diagnostics tool. Monitor real-time performance, read and clear fault codes, and customize gauges to display the data you need. Requires a LELink adapter for OBD2 connection.

Highlights
  • Real-time vehicle data display
  • Read and clear OBD fault codes
  • Customizable gauges and dashboard
  • MPG widget and fuel efficiency tracking
  • Heads-up display (HUD) mode
  • Horsepower, torque, and acceleration metrics
  • Support for various OBD-II/EOBD vehicles
Features
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EngineLink LE will turn your iPhone/iPod into vehicle / car performance / diagnostics tool and scanner that uses a LELink (low Energy Bluetooth) adapter to connect to your OBD2 engine management / ECU. BENEFITS: * Emission Test. * See what your car is doing in real-time. * Read and clear OBD fault codes. * Display car performance and sensor data. * Customizable gauges, showing only the data you were interested in * NO in-app purchase and NO subscription fees! __________________ FEATURES: + Show and reset a DTC / CEL / fault code (current, pending and history) like a scan tool + Graph data + MPG widget to plot real time fuel efficiency + Heads up display / HUD mode for night time driving (mirror the display on your vehicle's windshield) + Can read Transmission Temperatures (vehicle dependent) + Horsepower/HP & Torque / acceleration + Boost / vacuum gauge + Engine speed / Engine RPM / Engine Load /Coolant / Fuel Tank + Customizable dashboard + Full configurable GUI with user choice of dial gauge, bar gauge, plot gauge, digital gauge, and on-off gauge as display elements + Full custom PID support. + Formula support. + Preloaded GM and Ford PID libraries + Preloaded standard PID library and Prius PID libraries . + User can add more libraries within the app or by using iTunes File Sharing + Multiple ECU support. Non-CAN, 11-bit CAN, and 29-bit CAN ECU bus types + Multiframe data support + Background color option + Email user log function (access by long pressing custom PID screen) + Multiple PID formula support + 0 to 60mph timer and quarter mile timer __________________ EngineLink supports all OBD-II and EOBD compliant vehicles sold worldwide. If in doubt check with your manufacturer first or look for 'OBD2' on written on a big white label in your engine bay. The app needs LELink or LELink2 (Bluetooth Low Energy) to work. The following iOS devices supports Bluetooth Low Energy BLE 4.0 and will work with LELink: iPhone 4s or later iPad (3rd generation) or later iPad mini or later iPod touch (5th generation) or later. You can check Developer WebSite for Adapter Guide: http://www.outdoor-apps.com/enginelink.html Drop us an email for any suggestions/questions you may have at support@ksolution.org. We will answer.

About

Track Attack! Lap timer & maps

Record your drives with video and GPS data. Plan routes with unlimited waypoints and navigate with live weather. For track use, it offers accurate lap timing and performance analysis. Supports dual-camera recording and customizable data overlays.

Highlights
  • Lap timer with delta bars
  • Route planning with unlimited waypoints
  • Dual-camera picture-in-picture video recording
  • Customizable video overlays
  • OBD, GPS, and heart rate sensor support
  • Shareable routes and data
Features
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GPS lap timer, video recorder, and driving telemetry in one simple app. Record laps, analyze performance, and instantly share videos with data overlays, ghost laps, and lap battles with friends. Unlike traditional lap timers, Track Attack makes video, telemetry, and sharing effortless in one polished app. No syncing, no external tools, no setup. Built for track days, racing, autocross, and canyon drives. Start recording in seconds: no accounts, no setup, just hit record and drive. GPS lap timer and driving analysis • Turn your phone into a high-precision GPS lap timer with real-time driving data • Accurate GPS lap timer for track days, racing, autocross, and hill climbs • Live delta tracking to see where you’re gaining or losing time • Sector times with grid view and HUD display inspired by Formula-style racing • CarPlay support with live lap times, delta, and critical driving data • Create, name, and share custom tracks and circuits in seconds • Heart rate and fatigue tracking to understand driver performance NEW: Ghost laps and lap battles • Compare laps side-by-side with dual video, telemetry overlays, and 2D/3D maps • Ghost laps: race against your best lap like a video game • Lap battles: compare sessions with friends and see who’s faster • Share sessions via AirDrop, link, or message, then export videos for social • Multi-driver and multi-car profiles • Detailed stats organized by driver, car, track or road, and time period Capture and relive every session • Record dual camera video (front + rear) with picture-in-picture • Import and sync external video (GoPro, DJI, Insta360, Meta smartglasses, and more) • Export full sessions or highlights • Social-ready portrait video for Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube Shorts • Add maps, ghost laps, or lap battles with dual video and overlays • Customize overlays: select from lap time, delta time, sectors, speed, RPM, throttle, GPS, heart rate, and more • Advanced camera stabilization and adjustable focus lock • Videos save directly to Photos for instant sharing Sensors, OBD, and external GPS • OBD BLE support for RPM, throttle, wheel speed, boost pressure, temperatures, and more (not all vehicles support all values) • Brake meter (requires OBD) to analyze threshold braking and trail braking • Capture full sensor data from your device (accelerometer, gyroscope, and more) • External Bluetooth GPS up to 25 Hz (RaceBox Mini, Mini S, Micro) for high-precision GPS and IMU tracking and analysis. Use code TRACKATTACK15 for 15% off RaceBox devices • Improved sensor reliability and failure handling • Access and export raw session data for deeper analysis, then share instantly via AirDrop, email, or message Routes and navigation (road driving) • Plan, create, and drive routes with unlimited waypoints • Perfect for canyon drives, road trips, and scouting new driving routes. • CarPlay support for navigation, recording, and live driving data • Capture video and data as you drive • Create routes by searching or tapping directly on the map • Create, name, and share routes • Clear waypoint info with icons, ETA, and live weather for better route planning and navigation • Optimized for cars and motorcycles (portrait and landscape layout supported) Apple Watch and Health • Apple Watch app with heart rate and calorie tracking per lap, session, and track • Health integration saves driving and racing workouts for deeper analysis Trusted by enthusiasts Trusted by the Porsche Club of America and thousands of performance driving enthusiasts worldwide. Track Attack free edition has a 25-minute recording limit per session and up to 10 sessions. External video import and sync are not included. Track Attack Pro removes all limits, unlocks external video sync, and enables more frequent live weather updates for improved on-road accuracy. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Engine Link LE4 screens
Track Attack! Lap timer & maps4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Track Attack! Lap timer & maps at 98% against Engine Link LE's 46%. Track Attack! Lap timer & maps also leads on rating (4.9 vs 3.2) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 months). Engine Link LE's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). On price, ads 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. Track Attack! Lap timer & maps sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month. Engine Link LE asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Track Attack! Lap timer & maps holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Track Attack! Lap timer & maps has 137 ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 46% of Engine Link LE's written reviews are positive against 98% of Track Attack! Lap timer & maps's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Engine Link LE ships an update every 6 months, Track Attack! Lap timer & maps every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 8, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Engine Link LE versus Track Attack! Lap timer & maps: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEngine Link LETrack Attack! Lap timer & maps
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.2 (12 ratings)4.9 (137 ratings) — better
Positive reviews46.2% of reviews97.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings12137 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS12.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB33 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperK SOLUTION LLCVelocity Labs LLC

Customer experience

Engine Link LE

All ratings12 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral8.3%
Negative41.7%
Written reviews13 reviews
Positive46.2%
Neutral15.4%
Negative38.5%

Track Attack! Lap timer & maps

All ratings137 ratings
Positive98.5%
Neutral0.7%
Negative0.7%
Written reviews95 reviews
Positive97.9%
Neutral1.1%
Negative1.1%

Bugs and requests

Engine Link LE

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Track Attack! Lap timer & maps

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • OBDlink MX+ device not appearing in OBD device list
  • Bluetooth connectivity issues with certain OBD readers
  • CarPlay interference with latest iPhone updates

Requested features

12 requests
  • External video import capability
  • Simulated braking data from G-force sensors
  • Lap splits functionality
  • Leaderboard feature for shared routes with friends
  • Portrait/vertical mode support
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  • Adjustable speedometer limit (not auto-scaling)
  • GoPro picture-in-picture support
  • Theoretical best lap calculations
  • Reference lap selection from different sessions
  • Logo/branding toggle for Pro users
  • Heart rate sync integration
  • Advanced driving analysis tools

In-app purchases

None

Engine Link LE

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Track Attack! Lap timer & maps

Subscriptions2
  • Track Attack Pro (1 month)$12.991 Month
  • Track Attack Pro (1 year)$59.991 Year

Questions

Is Engine Link LE free?
Engine Link LE is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Track Attack! Lap timer & maps free?
Track Attack! Lap timer & maps is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Engine Link LE or Track Attack! Lap timer & maps?
Track Attack! Lap timer & maps is rated higher. Engine Link LE averages 3.2 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while Track Attack! Lap timer & maps averages 4.9 from 137 ratings.
Do Engine Link LE or Track Attack! Lap timer & maps have ads?
Neither Engine Link LE nor Track Attack! Lap timer & maps shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Engine Link LE or Track Attack! Lap timer & maps?
Engine Link LE ships an update every 6 months, and Track Attack! Lap timer & maps every 2 weeks. Most recently, Engine Link LE was updated on September 8, 2026 and Track Attack! Lap timer & maps on September 18, 2026.

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