Comparison

RaceChip+ vs PKMap

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

Head to head
About

RaceChip+

Control chip tuning and throttle tuning for your car with this app. Fine-tune settings to match your car's specifics and driving style, with easy access to Eco, Sport, and Race modes. Experience enhanced performance with RaceChip tuning chips.

Highlights
  • Chip tuning control
  • Throttle tuning control
  • Customizable driving modes (Eco, Sport, Race)
  • Real-time software updates
  • Product support
Features
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Control chip tuning and throttle tuning with one app and fine tune the respective settings to perfectly match your car's specifics and your personal driving style. Map these settings to three easy to the access driving modes Eco, Sport and Race. Download the free RaceChip app now and experience your car on a whole new level with our RaceChip tuning chips RS, GTS or GTS Black and throttle tuning RaceChip XLR. RaceChip products are available for numerous cars in our online shop (see www.racechip.com). The RaceChip app not only allows for a new driving experience but also sets the standard in product support. Updates for your car's tuning configuration and the tuning chip's software will be available instantaneously through the app. Get your RaceChip now and experience real power. RaceChip - Performance tuning made in Germany

About

PKMap

This app allows users to modify and manage PowerKing engine control units via Bluetooth. It intuitively recognizes connected models and offers flexible adjustments to parameters like fuel pressure, turbo pressure, and accelerator pedal response.

Highlights
  • Bluetooth connectivity for PowerKing ECUs
  • Automatic ECU model recognition
  • Adjustable fuel pressure
  • Adjustable turbo pressure
  • Adjustable accelerator pedal reactivity
  • Intuitive parameter modification
Features
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PKMap — Controllo Centraline PowerKing PKMap è l'app ufficiale PowerKing per gestire le tue centraline aggiuntive BT2, GT2, Pedal Race e Sound Control direttamente dal tuo iPhone. Connettiti via Bluetooth e hai subito il controllo totale: regola le mappature in tempo reale, gestisci il sound del motore, aggiorna la centralina via OTA senza toccare un cavo. Cosa puoi fare con PKMap: Abbina e gestisci le tue centraline PowerKing: Regola potenza e coppia in tempo reale Regola la sensibilità del pedale acceleratore Scegli il sound della tua vettura! Inoltre: Ricevi aggiornamenti OTA direttamente dalla tua auto Gestisci molteplici prodotti per diverse auto grazie al garage virtuale Scarica le istruzioni di installazione direttamente in-app Controlla tutto dal display dell'auto con Apple CarPlay Il tutto con un restyling grafico completo, maggior intuitività e reattività! Compatibile con iPhone. Richiede centralina PowerKing BT2, GT2, Pedal Race, Sound Control o linea Emulatori OPF-GPF.

Screenshots

RaceChip+4 screens
PKMap4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: PKMap at 75% against RaceChip+'s 38%. PKMap also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months). RaceChip+'s advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RaceChip+ ships an update every 2 months, PKMap monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
RaceChip+ versus PKMap: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRaceChip+PKMap
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.1 (81 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews38.5% of reviews75.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings81 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size100 MB229 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRaceChipFabio Iura

Customer experience

RaceChip+

All ratings81 ratings
Positive44.4%
Neutral14.8%
Negative40.7%
Written reviews182 reviews
Positive38.5%
Neutral8.8%
Negative52.7%

PKMap

Written reviews8 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral12.5%
Negative12.5%

In-app purchases

None

RaceChip+

No in-app purchases

None

PKMap

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is RaceChip+ free?
RaceChip+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PKMap free?
PKMap is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do RaceChip+ or PKMap have ads?
Neither RaceChip+ nor PKMap shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RaceChip+ or PKMap?
RaceChip+ ships an update every 2 months, and PKMap monthly. Most recently, RaceChip+ was updated on October 8, 2026 and PKMap on October 9, 2026.

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