Comparison

dragy Connect vs Race Buddy

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

Head to head
About

dragy Connect

This GPS-based performance meter allows users to track various acceleration metrics like 0-60mph and 1/4 mile times. It enables sharing performance data on leaderboards and videos with real-time overlays. A dedicated hardware device is required for testing.

Highlights
  • Track 0-60mph, 1/4 mile, and more
  • GPS-based performance measurement
  • Share results on leaderboards
  • Create videos with real-time data
  • Requires dedicated dragy device
Features
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Ready to test your 1/4 mile performance with dragy? Dragy is a GPS based performance meter. Track your 0-60mph, 60-130mph, 0-130mph, 1/4 mile, 1/2 mile performance. Share the performance on the leaderboard. Share videos with real-time speedometer and performance report. ***Note: Dragy DEVICE IS REQUIRED for performance testing. Dragy is available on www.goDragy.com

About

Race Buddy

This app transforms your device into a professional racing performance analyzer. It offers GPS lap timing, drag racing measurements, and video data overlay for automotive enthusiasts. Track your performance, compare with others globally, and analyze your runs with detailed telemetry.

Highlights
  • Drag racing and acceleration testing
  • GPS lap timing with sector splits
  • Video recording with telemetry overlay
  • Density altitude calculations
  • Online leaderboards and community
  • Vehicle management profiles
Features
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Time your laps. Measure acceleration. See where you can improve. RaceBuddy brings lap timing, drag results, performance analysis and video overlays together for closed-course driving. LAP TIMING AND ANALYSIS • Record lap times and sector splits on circuits worldwide. • Follow live delta timing and compare laps to find where time is gained or lost. • Review your racing line, speed and session history. DRAG AND ACCELERATION • Measure 0–60 mph, 0–100 km/h, quarter-mile and rolling acceleration. • Review run graphs, slope and conditions alongside your results. • Compare runs and follow DIFF time or predicted quarter-mile ET with PRO and compatible external GPS. VIDEO WITH YOUR DATA • Record driving video and export it with synchronized telemetry. • Show speed, lap times, G-forces and track position. • PRO adds custom layouts, portrait output and export up to 4K. POWER AND ENGINE DATA • Estimate power and torque from a GPS run with PRO. Results depend on measurement conditions and vehicle settings. • Record supported OBD-II channels, such as RPM and throttle, with PRO and a compatible adapter. • Keep vehicle profiles and compare your performance over time. CHOOSE YOUR GPS SOURCE RaceBuddy ONE, Dragy, Dragy Pro, RaceBox Mini, Mini S, Micro, RaceBox.cc and RaceHF are supported. An external GPS receiver is recommended for greater timing precision. Phone Mode is also available using your iPhone’s GPS and sensors. Its timing precision is limited. DIFF time and predicted ET require compatible external GPS. FREE AND PRO Free includes Phone Mode, connection to RaceBuddy ONE, lap and drag timing, session history, VBO export and 1080p landscape video overlay export, subject to the GPS-source limitations above. PRO adds third-party GPS connections, run and lap comparison, Power & Torque, OBD telemetry, advanced video layouts and export options, and custom track creation. A compatible GPS receiver or OBD adapter is required for the corresponding hardware features. PRO is available as a monthly or yearly subscription, or a one-time Lifetime purchase. See the app for current offers and terms. For closed-course use only: circuits, drag strips and autocross courses. Not for street racing. Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

dragy Connect4 screens
Race Buddy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Race Buddy at 3.8 against dragy Connect's 2.4. Race Buddy also leads on review sentiment (43% vs 23%). dragy Connect's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). 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. Race Buddy sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. dragy Connect asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Race Buddy holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 2.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 21 and 13 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 23% of dragy Connect's written reviews are positive against 43% of Race Buddy's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

dragy Connect ships an update monthly, Race Buddy every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
dragy Connect versus Race Buddy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameterdragy ConnectRace Buddy
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.4 (21 ratings)3.8 (13 ratings) — better
Positive reviews23.3% of reviews42.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings21 — better13
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size71 MB131 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHarbin Qirui Technology Company With Limited Liability.Imperio

Customer experience

dragy Connect

All ratings19 ratings
Positive31.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative68.4%
Written reviews343 reviews
Positive23.3%
Neutral13.7%
Negative63.0%

Race Buddy

All ratings12 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral8.3%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive42.9%
Neutral14.3%
Negative42.9%

Bugs and requests

dragy Connect

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • App crashes when trying to access leaderboards
  • Inability to log in or create an account
  • Inconsistent gradient measurements
  • Video recording feature not working properly
  • Saved data/times disappearing or not syncing

Requested features

6 requests
  • Add search and filtering options for leaderboards
  • Improve video recording and export functionality
  • Implement support for multiple vehicles
  • Add option to disable voice announcements
  • Provide data export capabilities (CSV, etc.)
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  • Improve app stability and performance

Race Buddy

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

dragy Connect

No in-app purchases

8 purchases

Race Buddy

Subscriptions6
  • RaceBuddy Pro Monthly$1.991 Month
  • RaceBuddy Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Drag & Laptimer PRO Monthly$6.991 Month
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  • RaceBuddy Pro Annually$8.991 Year
  • RaceBuddy Pro Yearly7 Days trial$19.991 Year
  • Drag & Laptimer PRO Yearly7 Days trial$49.991 Year
One-time2
  • RaceBuddy Lifetime PRO$29.99
  • Lifetime PRO$89.99

Questions

Is dragy Connect free?
dragy Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Race Buddy free?
Race Buddy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, dragy Connect or Race Buddy?
Race Buddy is rated higher. dragy Connect averages 2.4 out of 5 from 21 ratings, while Race Buddy averages 3.8 from 13 ratings.
Do dragy Connect or Race Buddy have ads?
Neither dragy Connect nor Race Buddy shows ads.
Which is updated more often, dragy Connect or Race Buddy?
dragy Connect ships an update monthly, and Race Buddy every 3 weeks. Most recently, dragy Connect was updated on November 11, 2026 and Race Buddy on November 2, 2026.

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