PGEAR vs Race Buddy
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Social media lap timer
- Performance measurement (0-100km/h, 400m)
- Lap timing on race tracks
- Global leaderboards
- Bluetooth GPS device integration
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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.)
Race Buddy
This app transforms your device into a professional racing performance analyzer. It offers GPS lap timing, drag racing measurements, and video data overlay for automotive enthusiasts. Track your performance, compare with others globally, and analyze your runs with detailed telemetry.
- Drag racing and acceleration testing
- GPS lap timing with sector splits
- Video recording with telemetry overlay
- Density altitude calculations
- Online leaderboards and community
- Vehicle management profiles
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For track day drivers, drag strip racers and tuners. Pair RaceBuddy ONE, RaceBox, Dragy or RaceHF — measure 0-60 mph, quarter mile, sector times, lap deltas, and real-world horsepower in one app. Used at 1,000+ sanctioned tracks worldwide by track day enthusiasts, autocross drivers, drag strip racers, motorcycle riders and performance tuners. Designed for closed-course use only — sanctioned circuits, drag strips, autocross courses. Not for road or street use. POWER & TORQUE — REAL-WORLD DYNO • Measure horsepower and torque from a single clean GPS pull • Smart Garage AI fills drivetrain, weight, gear ratios and frontal area • Compare power gains across mods, tunes and fuel • No chassis dyno needed LAP TIMER & TRACK DAY COMPANION • Professional GPS lap timing with sector splits • Automatic circuit detection at 1,000+ tracks worldwide • Live delta timing — real-time lap improvements • Ideal lap calculation from your best sectors • Track maps with racing line analysis • Compare laps against your best or any public Leaderboard lap DRAG STRIP & ACCELERATION • 0-60 mph, 0-100 km/h, 1/8 mile, 1/4 mile, 1/2 mile times • Predicted 1/4 mile ET — projected time live, mid-run • 60-foot rollout, slope correction, density altitude compensation • DIFF time vs your selected reference run • Compare runs side-by-side • Rolling acceleration from any speed • Braking performance measurement • Real-time speed display up to 25 Hz GPS accuracy • G-force meter for launch and braking analysis VIDEO & DATA OVERLAY • HD recording with synchronized telemetry • Green screen export for post-production • Overlay onto your existing video — Drag & Laptimer • Custom overlay layouts (PRO) • Up to 4K resolution and portrait orientation (PRO) • Picture-in-picture track map • Speed, G-forces, lap times, temperatures, RPM-derived data • Story and Post cards for Instagram and TikTok ADVANCED TELEMETRY & ANALYSIS • Density altitude for accurate tuning • Weather and temperature tracking • Detailed session history and statistics • VBO and CSV export • Telemetry import from other devices VEHICLE MANAGEMENT • Rich car profiles with variant data • AI fills unknown specs (gears, weights, drivetrain, more) • DCT, CVT, manual and automatic transmissions supported • Track multiple vehicles with per-car performance history • Power-to-weight calculations SUPPORTED GPS DEVICES (Bluetooth pairing required) • RaceBuddy ONE — connect and use for free • Dragy, Dragy Pro • RaceBox Mini, Mini S, Micro • RaceBox.cc • RaceHF External GPS device required. The phone's GPS is not supported — accurate timing needs a high-frequency, low-latency receiver. WHAT'S FREE vs PRO Free: connect RaceBuddy ONE, full lap timing, full drag timing (0-100, 1/4 mile, 60-foot, etc.), session history, VBO export, 1080p landscape video overlay export. PRO unlocks: connect any third-party GPS device, Power & Torque measurement, DIFF time, Compare Runs, Compare Laps, custom branding, custom overlay layouts, 2K and 4K export, portrait orientation, Picture-in-Picture, front-camera dual recording, custom track creation, premium support. PRO is available Monthly, Yearly (with 7-day free trial), or as a one-time Lifetime purchase. PERFECT FOR • Track day enthusiasts • Autocross and time attack drivers • Drag strip racers • Performance tuners and dyno operators • Driving instructors and students • Motorcycle riders Disclaimer: For closed-course and track use only. Always prioritize safety. Not intended for street racing or high-risk driving. Drive responsibly and obey all traffic laws. RaceBuddy uses Apple's standard EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: PGEAR at 5.0 against Race Buddy's 3.7. PGEAR also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). Race Buddy's advantage is ratings volume (12 vs 4). On price, review sentiment, 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
Both are free to download. PGEAR sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Race Buddy sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
PGEAR holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 12 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of PGEAR's written reviews are positive against 43% of Race Buddy's.
PGEAR ships an update monthly, Race Buddy every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PGEAR | Race Buddy |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better | 3.7 (12 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews — better | 42.9% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 4 | 12 — better |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 285 MB | 127 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Hong Kong Pgear Interactive Technology Co., Limited | Imperio |
Customer experience
PGEAR
Race Buddy
In-app purchases
PGEAR
- 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
Race Buddy
- RaceBuddy Pro Monthly$1.991 Month
- Drag & Laptimer PRO Monthly$6.991 Month
- RaceBuddy Pro Annually$8.991 Year
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- Drag & Laptimer PRO Yearly7 Days trial$49.991 Year
- Custom branding$2.99
- External GPS$9.99
- Lifetime PRO$89.99









