Comparison

PGEAR vs R

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

Head to head
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.)

About

R

Features
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R-EX is the next-generation high-performance timing application for performance cars. By connecting the high-quality, space-technology GPS device, R-EX, to the application via Bluetooth, you can measure 0-100km/h, 100-200km/h, and similar acceleration times. You can even engage in real-time, live timing sessions with your friends. With the R-EX device, capable of 25 measurements per second (25 Hz), you will achieve more precise timing results.

Screenshots

PGEAR4 screens
R4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: R at none against PGEAR's 4. R also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly). PGEAR's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. R asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PGEAR ships an update monthly, R fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and July 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
PGEAR versus R: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPGEARR
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyFortnightly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size285 MB154 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperHong Kong Pgear Interactive Technology Co., LimitedR-EX MOTORSPORTS LTD

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
None

R

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PGEAR free?
PGEAR is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is R free?
R is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do PGEAR or R have ads?
R shows ads; PGEAR does not.
Which is updated more often, PGEAR or R?
PGEAR ships an update monthly, and R fortnightly. Most recently, PGEAR was updated on September 24, 2026 and R on July 17, 2026.

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