# Ride Forces vs AutoX Data Logger

The clearest difference is price: Ride Forces at Free against AutoX Data Logger's $9.99. Ride Forces also leads on ratings volume (48 vs 8). AutoX Data Logger's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and review sentiment (100% vs 79%). On ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Ride Forces is free to download; AutoX Data Logger costs $9.99 up front. Ride Forces sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. AutoX Data Logger asks for nothing beyond the download.

AutoX Data Logger holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ride Forces has 48 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 79% of Ride Forces's written reviews are positive against 100% of AutoX Data Logger's.

Ride Forces ships an update every 6 weeks, AutoX Data Logger fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ride Forces | AutoX Data Logger |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $9.99 |
| Rating | [4.8 (48 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ride-forces/id1341051046/reviews) | **[5.0 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/autox-data-logger/id6742694051/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **48** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | 78.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Freemium** | Paid |
| Size | 10 MB | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Stephen Dettling](https://appshunter.io/developer/963520032) | [Florian Muellerklein](https://appshunter.io/developer/1780914038) |

## What reviewers say

### Ride Forces

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ride-forces/id1341051046)

This app records and analyzes the g-forces experienced on roller coasters and amusement park rides using your iPhone or Apple Watch. It offers detailed graphs and statistics, with an optional subscription for advanced features like GPS tracking and weather data.

**Highlights:** Records g-forces on rides, Provides 3D g-force graphs and stats, Captures rider orientation, Includes GPS ride mapping, Records weather conditions, Analyzes airtime and inversions

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ride Forces Pro (Monthly) | $0.99 | per month |
| Ride Forces Pro (Yearly) | $9.99 | per year |


### AutoX Data Logger

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/autox-data-logger/id6742694051)

Record and analyze autocross runs with video, GPS, and accelerometer data. Map courses, visualize performance with GPS traces and plots, and automatically start/stop recordings for hands-free logging. Export and import run data for comprehensive performance review.

**Highlights:** Course mapping with cone placement, Video, GPS, and accelerometer run recording, GPS traces and speed/g-force plots, Automatic start/stop recording, Data export and import, Optional sensor fusion for internal GPS

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Ride Forces free?

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

### Is AutoX Data Logger free?

AutoX Data Logger costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Ride Forces or AutoX Data Logger?

AutoX Data Logger is rated higher. Ride Forces averages 4.8 out of 5 from 48 ratings, while AutoX Data Logger averages 5.0 from 8 ratings.

### Do Ride Forces or AutoX Data Logger have ads?

Neither Ride Forces nor AutoX Data Logger shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Ride Forces or AutoX Data Logger?

Ride Forces ships an update every 6 weeks, and AutoX Data Logger fortnightly. Most recently, Ride Forces was updated on September 18, 2026 and AutoX Data Logger on September 21, 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.*