# DashPanel vs PC Creator 2

The clearest difference is rating: PC Creator 2 at 4.3 against DashPanel's 3.6. PC Creator 2 also leads on ratings volume (1.5K vs 124). DashPanel's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (58% vs 42%). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. DashPanel sells 13 one-off in-app purchases and PC Creator 2 sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $3.49 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

PC Creator 2 holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PC Creator 2 has 1.5K ratings behind it against 124, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 58% of DashPanel's written reviews are positive against 42% of PC Creator 2's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

DashPanel ships an update every 4 weeks, PC Creator 2 every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on October 12, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | DashPanel | PC Creator 2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.6 (124 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dashpanel/id1441894380/reviews) | **[4.3 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pc-creator-2-computer-tycoon/id1604170642/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 124 | **1.5K** |
| Positive reviews | **57.9% of reviews** | 42.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 weeks** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 231 MB | 394 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Bernhard Deininger](https://appshunter.io/developer/1441894379) | [CREATY GLOBAL](https://appshunter.io/developer/1792430206) |

## 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)


### PC Creator 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pc-creator-2-computer-tycoon/id1604170642)

Build, upgrade, and test custom PCs for clients and your own business. Manage resources, trade components, and even mine cryptocurrency to grow your computer empire. Customize your workshop and complete quests to become a PC tycoon.

**Highlights:** Build custom PCs, Upgrade PC components, Realistic benchmarks and stress tests, Complete customer assignments, Trade PC components, Cryptocurrency mining, Customize workshop

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $3.49 | per 7 days |
| Gem Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Bank (Level 2) | $0.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $0.99 | one-time |
| Gem Pack 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Apartment Offer | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads Unique Offer | $2.99 | one-time |
| Gem Pack 3 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Ultimate Remove ads | $9.99 | one-time |
| Gem Pack 4 | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good game quality
- 🚀 Realistic and detailed
- 🚀 Smooth and enjoyable gameplay
- 👍 Fun and addictive experience
- 👍 Helpful for learning about PCs

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 💰 Excessive ads and in-app purchases
- 💰 Expensive subscription and upgrades
- 🐛 Inventory and progress issues
- 🐛 Freezing and loading problems

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to progress past tutorial due to lack of funds
- Disappearing or missing purchased items and upgrades
- Freezing and crashing issues, especially on older devices
- Incorrect or placeholder text in various parts of the game
- Connectivity and syncing problems causing lost progress

**Requested features**

- Add more PC components and customization options
- Improve tutorial and progression system
- Reduce ads and make in-app purchases more fair
- Add offline mode and better performance optimizations
- Improve translation and localization


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DashPanel free?

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

### Is PC Creator 2 free?

PC Creator 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, DashPanel or PC Creator 2?

PC Creator 2 is rated higher. DashPanel averages 3.6 out of 5 from 124 ratings, while PC Creator 2 averages 4.3 from 1.5K ratings.

### Do DashPanel or PC Creator 2 have ads?

PC Creator 2 shows ads; DashPanel does not.

### Which is updated more often, DashPanel or PC Creator 2?

DashPanel ships an update every 4 weeks, and PC Creator 2 every 5 weeks. Most recently, DashPanel was updated on October 12, 2026 and PC Creator 2 on October 12, 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.*