# dragy Connect vs Trackside

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Trackside at 100% against dragy Connect's 23%. Trackside also leads on rating (5.0 vs 2.5) and update cadence (daily vs monthly). dragy Connect's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (20 vs 3). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Trackside sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. dragy Connect asks for nothing beyond the download.

Trackside holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: dragy Connect has 20 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 23% of dragy Connect's written reviews are positive against 100% of Trackside's.

dragy Connect ships an update monthly, Trackside daily. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | dragy Connect | Trackside |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.5 (20 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dragy-connect/id1260905448/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trackside-gps-lap-timer/id6796196239/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **20** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 23.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Daily** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 71 MB | 45 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Harbin Qirui Technology Company With Limited Liability.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1260905447) | [Daniel Stratton](https://appshunter.io/developer/1555112389) |

## What reviewers say

### dragy Connect

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dragy-connect/id1260905448)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Accurate measurements
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Compact and lightweight device
- 🚀 Great performance tracking tool

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes
- 🐛 Connectivity issues (no internet connection)
- 🐛 Leaderboard and data upload problems
- 🔇 Annoying voice announcements
- 🔋 Inconsistent satellite connection

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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.)


### Trackside

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trackside-gps-lap-timer/id6796196239)

Record and analyze track driving sessions with automatic lap timing, turn-by-turn insights, and video comparison. Connect your iPhone or compatible GPS receiver to capture telemetry data and share performance videos. Explore demo mode to test features without a vehicle.

**Highlights:** Automatic lap timing, Turn-by-turn telemetry analysis, Reference video comparison, Shareable telemetry videos, Friends and leaderboards, Import from VBOX, Garmin Catalyst

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Trackside Pro Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Trackside Pro Annual | $59.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is dragy Connect free?

dragy Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Trackside free?

Trackside is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, dragy Connect or Trackside?

Trackside is rated higher. dragy Connect averages 2.5 out of 5 from 20 ratings, while Trackside averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do dragy Connect or Trackside have ads?

Neither dragy Connect nor Trackside shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, dragy Connect or Trackside?

dragy Connect ships an update monthly, and Trackside daily. Most recently, dragy Connect was updated on October 24, 2026 and Trackside on October 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*