# PGEAR vs CarTest

The clearest difference is rating: PGEAR at 5.0 against CarTest's 4.2. PGEAR also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). CarTest's advantage is ratings volume (13 vs 4). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PGEAR sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and CarTest sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 3 months. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

PGEAR holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 13 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of PGEAR's written reviews are positive against 44% of CarTest's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PGEAR | CarTest |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pgear/id1429523554/reviews)** | [4.2 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cartest-performance-tester/id1534136951/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **13** |
| Positive reviews | **50.0% of reviews** | 44.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 285 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hong Kong Pgear Interactive Technology Co., Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/6805523359) | [Takao Ichimura](https://appshunter.io/developer/1474061593) |

## What reviewers say

### PGEAR

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pgear/id1429523554)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP Privilege 1 Month | $5.99 | one-time |
| VIP Privilege 3 Months | $14.99 | one-time |
| VIP Privilege 6 Months | $27.99 | one-time |
| VIP Privilege 1 Year | $44.99 | one-time |


### CarTest

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cartest-performance-tester/id1534136951)

Measure your vehicle's acceleration performance with this tool. Easily track times like 0-60 mph or 0-1/4 mile. Useful for performance testing and safe driving awareness on public roads.

**Highlights:** Measure 0-60 mph and 0-1/4 mile times, Track acceleration on public roads, Repeatable measurements with Start/Sensing, Countdown start with false start detection, View and share previous results, Selectable speed units (km/h or mph)

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Feature enhancements | $3.99 | per 3 months |
| Feature enhancements | $5.99 | per year |
| Feature enhancements | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PGEAR free?

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

### Is CarTest free?

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

### Which has better reviews, PGEAR or CarTest?

PGEAR is rated higher. PGEAR averages 5.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while CarTest averages 4.2 from 13 ratings.

### Do PGEAR or CarTest have ads?

CarTest shows ads; PGEAR does not.

### Which is updated more often, PGEAR or CarTest?

PGEAR ships an update monthly, and CarTest monthly. Most recently, PGEAR was updated on October 10, 2026 and CarTest on October 24, 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.*