Comparison

DashPanel vs CarX Drift Racing 3

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

Head to head
About

DashPanel

Create custom dashboard displays and virtual button boxes for your favorite PC racing simulators. Monitor critical game data and trigger in-game actions with customizable layouts. A demo version is available to test compatibility.

Highlights
  • Customizable dashboard displays
  • Virtual button box functionality
  • Powerful layout editor
  • Download and share layouts
  • Real-time critical data display
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« DashPanel » • Data display for your favourite racing simulators. -Create fully customizable dashboard displays for your favourite racing sims on your PC. • Virtual button box for any application or game. -Use virtual buttons to trigger keystrokes on your PC. « Key Features » • Data display, show critical information from your racing sim. • Button box functionality (PC only), use virtual buttons to trigger keystrokes on your PC. • Powerful editor allows you to modify built in layouts or build one from the ground up. • Easily download and share created layouts online within the app. « Demo Data » Ensure compatibility on your devices and try the time unlimited demo version that reads RPM, Speed and Gear. Full data unlocks can be purchased for each game via the in app store tab. « Demo Button Box » Virtual Button Box has a limit of 30 button presses per session in demo mode. Owning a full data unlock for a game will give unlimited presses for compatible games. To use a button box on any application or game purchase the Virtual Button Box unlock via the in app store tab. « Games Supporting Data » • American Truck Simulator - ATS • Assetto Corsa (PC/PS4) • Assetto Corsa Competizione - ACC (PC) • Assetto Corsa EVO • Assetto Corsa Rally • Automobilista • Automobilista 2 • BeamNG.drive • DiRT 4 (PC) • DiRT Rally (PC) • DiRT Rally 2.0 (PC) • Euro Truck Simulator 2 - ETS2 • F1 2012 - 16 (PC) • F1 2017 - 25 (26 DLC) • Farming Simulator 22/25 (PC) • Forza Horizon 4/5/6 (FH4 Note: Data Out Telemetry is not working on Xbox Series X|S - Playground Games) • Forza Motorsport 7/23 • Game Stock Car Extreme • Grand Prix 4 • GRID / Grid Autosport (PC) • GRID 2 (PC) • GRID 2019 (PC) • GRID Legends (PC) • GT Legends • GTR2 • iRacing • KartKraft • Le Mans Ultimate • Live For Speed - LFS • Project Cars - pCars • Project Cars 2 - pCars2 • Project Cars 3 - pCars3 (PC) • Project Motor Racing (PC) • Race07 • RaceRoom Racing Experience - R3E • RBR RSF • rFactor • rFactor 2 • WRC • WRC Generations • Wreckfest 2 (PC) indicates that telemetry is available only from the PC version of the game. Supported widgets vary depending on data provided by each game. You can review widget compatibility in app. For more details visit: https://www.pyrofrogstudios.com/dashpanel.html DashPanel is not official software and is provided "as is" and "with all faults". All trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners. All names are used for identification purposes only.

About

CarX Drift Racing 3

Experience the thrill of drift racing with a vast collection of customizable cars and iconic tracks. Compete in historical campaigns, tandem races, and championships, while managing car damage and building your reputation with fans and sponsors.

Highlights
  • Historical drift campaigns
  • Extensive car customization
  • Realistic damage system
  • Iconic real-world tracks
  • Sponsorships and fan system
  • Tandem race configuration editor
Features
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Welcome to the world of drift, now in your pocket! CarX Drift Racing 3 is the long-awaited sequel in the legendary game series from developer CarX Technologies. Assemble your very own unique drift car from scratch and compete in tandem races with players all over the world! ATTENTION! This game can occupy you for hours. Don’t forget to take breaks every 40 minutes! HISTORICAL CAMPAIGN Immerse yourself in the world of drift culture with five unique campaigns that trace the history of drift racing from its inception in the 80s to the present day. REFINED CARS Your garage will become a real museum of iconic cars! More than 80 parts per car are available for customization and upgrades, and the engines will help unleash the full power of your vehicle. DAMAGE SYSTEM Pay attention to the condition of your car! The unique damage system allows breaking and tearing off body parts to reflect real changes in vehicle performance. ICONIC TRACKS Compete on world-famous tracks such as: Ebisu, Nürburgring, ADM Raceway, Dominion Raceway, and others. FANS AND SPONSORS Become a celebrity in the world of drift by fulfilling sponsorship contracts and building your reputation. The Fans system will help you expand your popularity and gain access to new tracks and rewards. TOP 32 CHAMPIONSHIPS Test your driving skills in single-player TOP 32 mode, competing with artificial intelligence that will adapt to your every action. CONFIGURATION EDITOR Create the configuration of your dreams! Choose a track and adjust your configuration for tandem races by editing the markings, placing opponents, and adding obstacles and fences. Terms of use: https://carx-online.com/en/carx-technologies-eula Privacy policy: https://carx-online.com/en/carx-technologies-privacy-policy

Screenshots

DashPanel4 screens
CarX Drift Racing 34 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: CarX Drift Racing 3 at 4.8 against DashPanel's 3.6. CarX Drift Racing 3 also leads on ratings volume (14K vs 124) and chart position (#39 vs unranked). DashPanel's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. DashPanel sells 13 one-off in-app purchases and CarX Drift Racing 3 sells 24 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

CarX Drift Racing 3 holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CarX Drift Racing 3 has 14K ratings behind it against 124, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 58% of DashPanel's written reviews are positive against 65% of CarX Drift Racing 3's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DashPanel ships an update every 4 weeks, CarX Drift Racing 3 every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
DashPanel versus CarX Drift Racing 3: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDashPanelCarX Drift Racing 3
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.6 (124 ratings)4.8 (14K ratings) — better
Positive reviews57.9% of reviews65.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings12414K — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#39 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size231 MB1.1 GB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBernhard DeiningerCarX Technologies

Customer experience

DashPanel

All ratings124 ratings
Positive63.7%
Neutral8.1%
Negative28.2%
Written reviews259 reviews
Positive57.9%
Neutral12.4%
Negative29.7%

CarX Drift Racing 3

All ratings13,569 ratings
Positive96.2%
Neutral1.2%
Negative2.7%
Written reviews1,802 reviews
Positive65.3%
Neutral12.3%
Negative22.4%

User reviews

DashPanel

From 124 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Amazing app
  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 👍 Highly customizable
  • 👍 Great presets
  • 🚀 Works great

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Doesn't work with certain games
  • 🐛 Connectivity issues
  • 🐛 Lags or freezes
  • 🐛 Certain features don't work
  • 🐛 Demo mode issues

CarX Drift Racing 3

From 14K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fantastic gameplay and physics
  • 👍 Great graphics and visuals
  • 🔥 Engaging campaign mode with historical drifting content
  • 🧠 Intelligent AI for tandem drifting
  • 🔧 Extensive customization and tuning options

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Inconsistent damage modeling (e.g. bumper damage but no chassis deformation)
  • 🔧 Difficult to obtain desired parts and upgrades
  • ⏱️ Long wait times for repairs and customization
  • 💰 Progression feels grindy and monetization-focused
  • 🔍 Limited car selection compared to previous titles

Bugs and requests

DashPanel

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Doesn't connect to certain games
  • Freezes or crashes
  • Certain features not working as expected
  • Compatibility issues with newer OS versions
  • Unreliable connection to game servers

Requested features

9 requests
  • Add support for more racing games
  • Improve compatibility with consoles
  • Add more customization options
  • Implement live timing/telemetry features
  • Add support for more data points (e.g. engine temp, tire wear)
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  • Improve dashboard editor
  • Add autosave feature
  • Implement dark mode
  • Add support for more platforms (e.g. BeamNG, The Crew 2, GT7)

CarX Drift Racing 3

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Occasional lag and frame rate drops
  • Audio issues with sound muting after leaving the home screen
  • Inconsistent track limits and disqualification penalties
  • Difficulty with counter-steering and maintaining drift angles

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add option to disable 'rev when on handbrake' feature
  • Implement a more balanced scoring system for tandem drifting
  • Introduce a parts marketplace or ability to sell unwanted parts
  • Add more unique car models and engine swap options
  • Implement an offline mode for the campaign

In-app purchases

13 purchases

DashPanel

One-time13
  • Classic Full Data$0.99
  • BeamNG.drive Full Data$1.99
  • Assetto Corsa Full Data$4.99
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  • rFactor Full Data$4.99
  • Codemasters Full Data$4.99
  • PCARS Full Data$4.99
  • SimBin/Sector3 Full Data$4.99
  • iRacing Full Data$4.99
  • Forza Full Data$4.99
  • Truck Simulator Full Data$4.99
  • Virtual Button Box Unlock$4.99
  • Farming Simulator Full Data$4.99
  • PRO$12.99
24 purchases

CarX Drift Racing 3

Subscriptions2
  • CarX Premium. 7 days$2.997 Days
  • CarX Premium. 30 days$6.491 Month
One-time22
  • Small set$2.99
  • Start Strong Offer 2$2.99
  • Event Pass Premium$4.99
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  • Drift Pass Premium$4.99
  • Upgraded Transmission$5.99
  • Upgraded J2Z$5.99
  • BNM B46 Urban Spirit$6.49
  • Kyoto TM28 Violet Velvet$6.49
  • Nishimo LRL35 Jade Storm$6.49
  • Kyoto TM28$6.49
  • Gold Pack 2$7.49
  • Gold Pack. Average set$7.49
  • Upgraded RV38$8.99
  • Drift Pass Premium plus Tiers$9.99
  • Event Pass Premium plus Tiers$9.99
  • BNM M92 Hunted Legend$9.99
  • Nishimo SI4 Japanese Razor$12.49
  • Gold Pack 3$12.99
  • Gold Pack. Big set$12.99
  • Joe’s MST20$16.99
  • Nishimo SI5 Drift Emperor$19.99
  • Gold Pack. Huge set$25.99

Questions

Is DashPanel free?
DashPanel is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CarX Drift Racing 3 free?
CarX Drift Racing 3 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, DashPanel or CarX Drift Racing 3?
CarX Drift Racing 3 is rated higher. DashPanel averages 3.6 out of 5 from 124 ratings, while CarX Drift Racing 3 averages 4.8 from 14K ratings.
Do DashPanel or CarX Drift Racing 3 have ads?
Neither DashPanel nor CarX Drift Racing 3 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DashPanel or CarX Drift Racing 3?
DashPanel ships an update every 4 weeks, and CarX Drift Racing 3 every 3 weeks. Most recently, DashPanel was updated on October 20, 2026 and CarX Drift Racing 3 on October 23, 2026.

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