NexPTG vs RaceChip+
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
NexPTG
This app connects to a specialized paint thickness gauge for automotive use. It provides real-time measurement data, history, statistics, and calibration options. Features include voice commands, VIN scanning, and customizable reports with visual representations of vehicles.
- Smartwatch integration
- Automatic device search and connection
- Measurement value indication and interpretation
- Measurement history and statistics
- Device calibration
- Customizable vehicle body representations
- Voice commands
- VIN scanning via QR, EAN, OCR
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The innovative NexPTG paint thickness gauge with a dedicated application is a modern solution for every user. The device is designed for measuring automotive sheet metal (Automotive industry). Smartwatch The gauge has a dedicated application available on watchOS watches. The app exclusively works with PRO Carbon devices. The app allows: - automatic search and connection with the NexPTG device, - indicating the measurement value, substrate detection, measurement interpretation, - creation a short history of measurements and browsing it, - insight into measuring statistics, - calibration of the NexPTG device. Customized bodies NexPTG application includes 100+ dedicated car bodies in addition to standard bodies. Making the measurement process more realistic. Personalize the report to the customer's needs with a realistic representation of the measured vehicle. Voice commands The function allows you to perform the appropriate actions in the NexPTG application thanks to voice commands. Allows you to call the selected function without using the smartphone screen. QR, EAN, OCR reader The function allows you to scan the VIN number using the smartphone's built-in camera. It is available in the vehicle data report tab. Gallery widget All NexPTG gauges have access to the function of superimposing measurement parameters on photos, taken with the help of a widget. The photographs are available in the Gallery tab. Dedicated report Allows you to present data in a more accessible way. All measurements are placed in tables and compared with each other using the symmetric measurement table. Both external and internal components can be measured. The measurement sets function allows you to customize the location of the measured points as desired. Follow us: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Nexdiagpl Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nexdiag/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/NexDiag YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@nexdiag7292/featured
RaceChip+
Control chip tuning and throttle tuning for your car with this app. Fine-tune settings to match your car's specifics and driving style, with easy access to Eco, Sport, and Race modes. Experience enhanced performance with RaceChip tuning chips.
- Chip tuning control
- Throttle tuning control
- Customizable driving modes (Eco, Sport, Race)
- Real-time software updates
- Product support
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Control chip tuning and throttle tuning with one app and fine tune the respective settings to perfectly match your car's specifics and your personal driving style. Map these settings to three easy to the access driving modes Eco, Sport and Race. Download the free RaceChip app now and experience your car on a whole new level with our RaceChip tuning chips RS, GTS or GTS Black and throttle tuning RaceChip XLR. RaceChip products are available for numerous cars in our online shop (see www.racechip.com). The RaceChip app not only allows for a new driving experience but also sets the standard in product support. Updates for your car's tuning configuration and the tuning chip's software will be available instantaneously through the app. Get your RaceChip now and experience real power. RaceChip - Performance tuning made in Germany
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: NexPTG at 4.7 against RaceChip+'s 3.1. NexPTG also leads on review sentiment (65% vs 38%). RaceChip+'s advantage is ratings volume (81 vs 14). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
NexPTG holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RaceChip+ has 81 ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 65% of NexPTG's written reviews are positive against 38% of RaceChip+'s.
NexPTG ships an update every 6 weeks, RaceChip+ every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on June 10, 2026 and July 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | NexPTG | RaceChip+ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (14 ratings) — better | 3.1 (81 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 65.4% of reviews — better | 38.5% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 14 | 81 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 12.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 71 MB | 96 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | NEXDIAG SP Z O O | RaceChip Chiptuning GmbH & Co. KG |
Customer experience
NexPTG
RaceChip+
In-app purchases
NexPTG
No in-app purchases
RaceChip+
No in-app purchases
