Comparison

QRacing vs PGEAR

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

Head to head
About

QRacing

Analyze motorsports race data with lap timing, video recording, and data overlay. Compatible only with Qstarz GT BLE GPS devices, it offers detailed analytics for drag and circuit racing.

Highlights
  • Lap timing and plot chart analysis
  • Video recording with data overlay
  • Lap, Sector, and Split time delta comparison
  • Auto detect global circuit tracks
  • Drag modes by Speed, Distance, 1/4 mile
  • Session data export to CSV
  • Racer and Garage management
Features
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QRacing is a Lap timing analytics application for motorsports in use with Qstarz GT devices. It provides diversified features to analyze race data, as well as record video on your phone and overlaying with logged data. Please note: Only Qstarz GT BLE GPS device owners will be able to use this app. The main features are as below: 1. Apply to Drag Race and Circuit Race 2. Lap timing and plot chart analysis 3. Video recording on your phone and sharing with data overlay 4. Lap, Sector, and Split time delta comparison 5. Auto detect global circuit tracks 6. Drag modes by Speed, Distance, 1/4 mile, or 0-Speed-0 7. Historical session in list and playback 8. Track Ranking 9. Session data export to CSV format 10. Racer and Garage management 11. Session backup and restore (Note: Backup doesn't contain videos) Languages: English, Japanese, German, and Traditional Chinese. Requirements: - Require iOS 12.0 or later - Suggest iPhone 8 or newer models - For use with Qstarz LT-8000GT / BL-1000GT / BL-818GT products

About

PGEAR

This platform allows users to measure vehicle performance metrics like 0-100km/h and lap times using a connected GPS device. Compare your results with others on a global leaderboard and contribute to a community of motorsport enthusiasts.

Highlights
  • Social media lap timer
  • Performance measurement (0-100km/h, 400m)
  • Lap timing on race tracks
  • Global leaderboards
  • Bluetooth GPS device integration
Features
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PGEAR App is the first social media lap timer platform.It works with a device called P-GEAR that connects a high quality GPS receiver and your phone via Bluetooth. Its main features include performance measuring for 0-100km/h,100-200km/h,400m but also includes lap-timing on race tracks. Individual results can be uploaded to the leader board where you can see how you compare against local,regional,national,international results. The app is updated regularly as we always strive to match our users need,we appreciate your feedback. (Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life.)

Screenshots

QRacing4 screens
PGEAR4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: QRacing at none against PGEAR's 4. PGEAR's advantage is review sentiment (50% vs 17%) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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. PGEAR sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. QRacing asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PGEAR holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 4 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 17% of QRacing's written reviews are positive against 50% of PGEAR's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

QRacing ships an update every 3 weeks, PGEAR monthly. The most recent releases landed on July 5, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
QRacing versus PGEAR: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQRacingPGEAR
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (3 ratings)5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews16.7% of reviews50.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings34 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size138 MB285 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperQstarz International Co., Ltd.Hong Kong Pgear Interactive Technology Co., Limited

Customer experience

QRacing

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive16.7%
Neutral16.7%
Negative66.7%

PGEAR

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

None

QRacing

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

PGEAR

One-time4
  • VIP Privilege 1 Month$5.99
  • VIP Privilege 3 Months$14.99
  • VIP Privilege 6 Months$27.99
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  • VIP Privilege 1 Year$44.99

Questions

Is QRacing free?
QRacing is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PGEAR free?
PGEAR is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, QRacing or PGEAR?
PGEAR is rated higher. QRacing averages 4.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while PGEAR averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.
Do QRacing or PGEAR have ads?
Neither QRacing nor PGEAR shows ads.
Which is updated more often, QRacing or PGEAR?
QRacing ships an update every 3 weeks, and PGEAR monthly. Most recently, QRacing was updated on July 5, 2026 and PGEAR on September 24, 2026.

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