# DashPanel vs Wheelie King 5

The clearest difference is rating: Wheelie King 5 at 4.5 against DashPanel's 3.6. Wheelie King 5 also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 4 weeks) and ratings volume (388 vs 124). DashPanel's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (58% vs 36%). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. DashPanel sells 13 one-off in-app purchases and Wheelie King 5 sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Wheelie King 5 holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 124 and 388 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 58% of DashPanel's written reviews are positive against 36% of Wheelie King 5'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, Wheelie King 5 every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | DashPanel | Wheelie King 5 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.6 (124 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dashpanel/id1441894380/reviews) | **[4.5 (388 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wheelie-king-5/id6444891906/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 124 | **388** |
| Positive reviews | **57.9% of reviews** | 36.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 231 MB | 1.1 GB |
| 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) | [K1 Games Oy](https://appshunter.io/developer/996980454) |

## 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)


### Wheelie King 5

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wheelie-king-5/id6444891906)

Experience the thrill of motorbike racing with realistic physics and a wide variety of bikes. Master stunts, wheelies, and drifts, then customize your ride and compete globally in multiplayer races. Become the ultimate stunt rider.

**Highlights:** Realistic motorbike physics, Variety of motorbikes, Bike customization and upgrades, Online multiplayer races, Perform wheelies and stunts, Immersive environments

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly vip | $2.99 | per month |
| VIP Monkey | $1.99 | one-time |
| Premium pack discount | $1.99 | one-time |
| VIP supermoto | $2.99 | one-time |
| Coin booster | $2.99 | one-time |
| VIP pack | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Fun and engaging gameplay
- 🎨 Good graphics quality
- 🏍️ Solid wheelie mechanics
- ⏱️ Good time-killer entertainment
- 🎯 Arcade-style fun experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Severe lag and performance issues
- 🎮 Poor game controls
- 🎨 Subpar graphics quality
- ⚖️ Broken balance mechanics after updates
- 💰 Billing/payment problems

**Reported bugs**

- Severe lag at level 3 and beyond
- Game crashes and kicks players
- Double charging for bike packages
- Purchased bikes become unusable
- Balance point broken after recent update

**Requested features**

- Controller support
- Music toggle/settings options
- Better bike customization options
- More bike models (KTM150, YZ125)
- Improved maps and environments


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DashPanel free?

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

### Is Wheelie King 5 free?

Wheelie King 5 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, DashPanel or Wheelie King 5?

Wheelie King 5 is rated higher. DashPanel averages 3.6 out of 5 from 124 ratings, while Wheelie King 5 averages 4.5 from 388 ratings.

### Do DashPanel or Wheelie King 5 have ads?

Wheelie King 5 shows ads; DashPanel does not.

### Which is updated more often, DashPanel or Wheelie King 5?

DashPanel ships an update every 4 weeks, and Wheelie King 5 every 4 days. Most recently, DashPanel was updated on October 17, 2026 and Wheelie King 5 on October 18, 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.*