# DashPanel vs CarX Drift Racing 3

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 (#42 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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | DashPanel | CarX Drift Racing 3 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.6 (124 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dashpanel/id1441894380/reviews) | **[4.8 (14K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/carx-drift-racing-3/id1569386864/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 124 | **14K** |
| Positive reviews | 57.9% of reviews | **65.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#42** |
| Size | 231 MB | 1.6 GB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Bernhard Deininger](https://appshunter.io/developer/1441894379) | [CarX Technologies](https://appshunter.io/developer/1179670377) |

## What reviewers say

### DashPanel

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dashpanel/id1441894380)

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

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Classic Full Data | $0.99 | one-time |
| BeamNG.drive Full Data | $1.99 | one-time |
| Assetto Corsa Full Data | $4.99 | one-time |
| rFactor Full Data | $4.99 | one-time |
| Codemasters Full Data | $4.99 | one-time |
| PCARS Full Data | $4.99 | one-time |
| SimBin/Sector3 Full Data | $4.99 | one-time |
| iRacing Full Data | $4.99 | one-time |
| Forza Full Data | $4.99 | one-time |
| Truck Simulator Full Data | $4.99 | one-time |
| Virtual Button Box Unlock | $4.99 | one-time |
| Farming Simulator Full Data | $4.99 | one-time |
| PRO | $12.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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)


### CarX Drift Racing 3

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/carx-drift-racing-3/id1569386864)

**Currently charting:** #42 Top Grossing · Racing, #81 Top Free · Racing (US App Store)

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:** Game Controller support

**In-app purchases (24)**

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

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 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

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*