Comparison

dragy Connect vs APEX

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

APEX

Features
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APEX turns your iPhone into a lap timer and drag meter. GPS and phone sensors only — no external hardware needed. TRACK • Laps and sectors from GPS, timed at the moment you cross the line — not at the nearest GPS point • Live delta to your best lap and predicted lap time • Voice callouts for lap time, delta and sectors — music ducks while it speaks • Warnings for weak GPS, phone overheating and low battery • Circuits and sprint tracks, create your own tracks with sectors • The screen stays on during a run, and recording continues even if you lock the phone DRAG • ¼ mile, 0–100 and 100–200 km/h • NHRA-style trap speed, 60 ft, 0–100 and 0–200 splits • Christmas tree with reaction time and foul start, or auto start • Launch detected by the accelerometer, confirmed by GPS • 0–100 and 100–200 from a quarter-mile run go to their own leaderboards — if you want • Standing start and accurate GPS required, road slope check (max 1%) RUN ANALYSIS • Speed trace by distance, sectors, ideal lap, consistency • G-G diagram with grip envelope — vehicle axes are detected automatically, any mount works (PRO) • Lap comparison: shared cursor, speed and time-delta charts, “who’s faster” map and the biggest time loss. Your own laps — free, other drivers’ laps — PRO • Acceleration G trace for drag runs LEADERBOARDS & COMMUNITY • Tables for every track and drag discipline • Suspicious results don’t count • Garage with multiple cars • Racers chat, profiles and achievements OFFLINE • Runs are saved on the phone and uploaded once you’re back online APEX PRO • G-G diagram and grip envelope • Compare with other drivers’ laps • Advanced run analysis • PRO badge in chat and profile Monthly or yearly auto-renewable subscription. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the period. Manage or cancel it in your Apple ID settings. Important: APEX is an analytics tool; results are estimates from GPS and phone sensors. Measure only on closed tracks. Follow traffic laws. Terms of Use: https://apex-racing.ru/api/legal?lang=en Privacy Policy: https://apex-racing.ru/api/privacy?lang=en

Screenshots

dragy Connect4 screens
APEX4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: dragy Connect at none against APEX's 2. dragy Connect also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). APEX's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly). 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. APEX sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. dragy Connect asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

dragy Connect ships an update monthly, APEX every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
dragy Connect versus APEX: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameterdragy ConnectAPEX
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.5 (20 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews23.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings20 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS12.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size71 MB16 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperHarbin Qirui Technology Company With Limited Liability.Daniil Minakov

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

APEX

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

dragy Connect

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

APEX

Subscriptions2
  • APEX PRO — Месячная$1.991 Month
  • APEX PRO — Годовая$17.991 Year

Questions

Is dragy Connect free?
dragy Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is APEX free?
APEX is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do dragy Connect or APEX have ads?
Neither dragy Connect nor APEX shows ads.
Which is updated more often, dragy Connect or APEX?
dragy Connect ships an update monthly, and APEX every 2 weeks. Most recently, dragy Connect was updated on October 24, 2026 and APEX on October 24, 2026.

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