Comparison

RaceChip+ vs Race Stats

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

Race Stats

Track your vehicle's performance with real-time GPS speed and G-force readings. Measure acceleration from 0-60 mph or 0-100 km/h, and time your 1/4 mile or 400m runs. Simulate drag races and analyze your car's capabilities to improve driving speed.

Highlights
  • GPS speed tracking
  • Real-time G-force measurement
  • 0-60 mph / 0-100 km/h timer
  • 1/4 mile / 400m timer
  • Drag race simulation
  • Automatic start/stop timer
  • Imperial/metric unit switching
Features
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Your phone is the drag strip — and now the race track too. Race Stats turns your iPhone into a GPS performance timer for cars and motorcycles. Time 0-100 km/h and quarter-mile runs, watch your lean angle live through every corner, and log lap times — no extra hardware needed. NEW FOR RIDERS • Live lean angle for both sides, with a rider that leans with you • Max left and max right lean tracked separately, every session • Lap timer: set your start/finish line and ride — laps are timed automatically • Spoken lap times and gap to your best, straight to your headset • Lap map of your best lap, coloured by lean angle or speed • Share a session slip with your best lap, map and max lean • Best lap, last lap and the gap to your best • A garage for cars and motorcycles, with lean records per bike DRAG & ACCELERATION TIMING • 0-100 km/h (0-60 mph), 0-160, 1/8 mile, ¼ mile, 1 mile • Custom speed ranges and rolling starts, e.g. 60-100 km/h (Pro) • Auto-arm when stopped, auto-start the moment you launch • GPS fused with the accelerometer for precise launch and finish detection • Weather-corrected results (density altitude), like a real drag strip • Estimated wheel horsepower from your run • Personal best alerts on every run HISTORY & SHARING • Every run saved with its speed curve • Personal bests flagged automatically • Compare two runs side by side • Share a branded timing slip with your crew • Export full telemetry as CSV MORE • Real-time g-force meter: launch, braking and cornering grip • Global leaderboards per benchmark — see where you rank • Maintenance reminders: insurance, road tax, oil and service dates • Works with external Bluetooth GPS receivers (RaceBox, NMEA) for 10-25 Hz timing • Metric and imperial units • Your runs and garage are stored on your device FREE AND PRO Timing your runs and the live lean angle gauge are free. Race Stats Pro unlocks the lap timer, saved track sessions with lap maps, the g-force meter, the full garage and run history, run comparison, CSV export and external GPS support. Always obey the law and ride and drive responsibly. Use Race Stats only on closed courses, tracks and drag strips, and mount your phone securely before you set off. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.smpath.com/racestats/policy

Screenshots

RaceChip+4 screens
Race Stats4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Race Stats at 4.5 against RaceChip+'s 3.1. Race Stats also leads on update cadence (every 8 days vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (644 vs 81). RaceChip+'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On price, review sentiment, ads and device support 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. Race Stats sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. RaceChip+ asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Race Stats holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Race Stats has 644 ratings behind it against 81, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 38% of RaceChip+'s written reviews are positive against 40% of Race Stats's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RaceChip+ ships an update every 2 months, Race Stats every 8 days. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
RaceChip+ versus Race Stats: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRaceChip+Race Stats
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.1 (81 ratings)4.5 (644 ratings) — better
Positive reviews38.5% of reviews39.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings81644 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 8 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size100 MB75 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRaceChipSmooth Path Digital S.R.L

Customer experience

RaceChip+

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

Race Stats

All ratings642 ratings
Positive86.1%
Neutral3.7%
Negative10.1%
Written reviews53 reviews
Positive39.6%
Neutral11.3%
Negative49.1%

Bugs and requests

RaceChip+

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Race Stats

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App freezes or crashes on some devices
  • Slow to respond during rapid acceleration
  • Inaccurate speed and time readings compared to actual vehicle performance

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add 80-120 km/h, 0-60 mph, and 0-200 km/h measurements
  • Implement a start button and countdown for consistent runs
  • Allow users to delete individual past runs
  • Provide CarPlay support

In-app purchases

None

RaceChip+

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Race Stats

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Race Stats Pro$1.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription$9.991 Year

Questions

Is RaceChip+ free?
RaceChip+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Race Stats free?
Race Stats is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, RaceChip+ or Race Stats?
Race Stats is rated higher. RaceChip+ averages 3.1 out of 5 from 81 ratings, while Race Stats averages 4.5 from 644 ratings.
Do RaceChip+ or Race Stats have ads?
Neither RaceChip+ nor Race Stats shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RaceChip+ or Race Stats?
RaceChip+ ships an update every 2 months, and Race Stats every 8 days. Most recently, RaceChip+ was updated on October 29, 2026 and Race Stats on October 29, 2026.

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