Comparison

GPS Race Timer vs CAFlash DCT

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

Head to head
About

GPS Race Timer

Accurately measure vehicle acceleration times like 0-60 mph and 1/4 mile using your iPhone's GPS. Set up timers beforehand and let the app automatically start measurements when speed targets are met or motion is detected. Save, export, and transfer your performance data easily.

Highlights
  • Measure 0-60 mph, 60-120 mph, 1/4 mile
  • Automatic start detection
  • Save and export results
  • Preset and adjustable timers
  • No extra hardware required
  • Optional PRO version features
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Measure acceleration times such as 0–60 mph, 60–120 mph and 1/4 mile directly with your iPhone — accurately and without extra hardware. The app is designed so it doesn’t need to be operated while driving; you just set everything up beforehand while stationary. Measurements then start automatically — when the target speed is reached or when a start is detected. You can save results locally on your iPhone and, if needed, export them or transfer them to other devices. Preset timers: 60 ft, 1/8 mile, 1/4 mile, 1/2 mile, 1 mile, 0 – 60 mph, 0 – 120 mph, 50 – 75 mph, 60 – 120 mph, 0 – 100 km/h, 0 – 200 km/h, 80 – 120 km/h, 100 – 200 km/h. All timers are, of course, fully adjustable. The free version measures up to two times per run. How to use the app: Check the timer settings on the start screen. If everything looks good, place your iPhone in the car where it has good GPS reception and is held securely, then start the acceleration test. You can adjust the timer configuration in the Settings screen (just tap the relevant timer). Then return to the race screen and follow the previous instruction. Optional PRO version (in-app purchase): 1. Up to four timers in parallel (instead of two) 2. Precise determination of elevation differences 3. Simulation of a Sportsman start and reaction-time measurement 4. No ad banners

About

CAFlash DCT

Features
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FLASHING The app can flash tuned or stock files to your DCT transmission including the popular M3 GTS conversion designed to work on N54 and N55 equipped DCT cars. You can choose the following flash options before writing: - Creep function - Final drive ratio - Launch RPM - Shift noise - Torque punch - Torque reduction - Shift aggression SHIFT MAP EDITOR Every shift point in every shift map: D, D+Sport, S, S+Sport, the incline maps. Pick a gear change, move the pedal slider, and read the exact speed and engine RPM it will shift at. LIVE DATA View and record the following gearbox data: - Gear, clutch pressures - Clutch modes - Oil pressure and temperature - RPM and torque - Drivelogic state - Active shiftmap USAGE AND HEALTH Launch and burnout counts, shift counts for every gear, peak clutch and gear oil temperatures, and how long the oil has spent in each temperature band. Worth reading before you buy a used car, and worth knowing about your own. FAULT CODES Active, information and historic codes, each with a description. Clear them from the same screen.

Screenshots

GPS Race Timer4 screens
CAFlash DCT4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CAFlash DCT at none against GPS Race Timer's 1. CAFlash DCT also leads on ads (none vs shown). GPS Race Timer's advantage is iOS requirement (12.2 vs 15.0). On price 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. GPS Race Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. CAFlash DCT asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
GPS Race Timer versus CAFlash DCT: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGPS Race TimerCAFlash DCT
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (2.7K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews34.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings2.7K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 7 months—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.2 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size50 MB64 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperThomas HagenauRichard Dodd

Bugs and requests

GPS Race Timer

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Timer doesn't reset properly
  • App crashes on startup
  • Significant GPS/speed detection delays
  • Recorded times do not match actual performance

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add 60ft and 1/8 mile times
  • Automatic start/stop of timer
  • Manual start option for timer
  • Improved accuracy and consistency

CAFlash DCT

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

GPS Race Timer

One-time1
  • PRO$4.99
None

CAFlash DCT

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is GPS Race Timer free?
GPS Race Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CAFlash DCT free?
CAFlash DCT is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do GPS Race Timer or CAFlash DCT have ads?
GPS Race Timer shows ads; CAFlash DCT does not.

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