RaceChip+ vs APR PCU
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Chip tuning control
- Throttle tuning control
- Customizable driving modes (Eco, Sport, Race)
- Real-time software updates
- Product support
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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
APR PCU
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The APR Power Control Unit (PCU) is an inline tuning box designed to increase the horsepower and torque of the vehicle! The plug-and-play control unit piggybacks off the primary Engine Control Unit (ECU) to deliver more boost, fuel, and timing to increase output. Using your smart phone or the optional wireless controller, you can change performance levels on the fly, revert to stock, adjust throttle sensitivity levels, read emissions readiness, read and clear fault codes, and more.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: RaceChip+ at every 2 months against APR PCU's every 5 months. RaceChip+ also leads on iOS requirement (12.2 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
RaceChip+ ships an update every 2 months, APR PCU every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on July 14, 2026 and August 26, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | RaceChip+ | APR PCU |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.1 (81 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 38.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 81 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 5 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.2 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 96 MB | 141 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | RaceChip Chiptuning GmbH & Co. KG | Holley Performance Products |
In-app purchases
RaceChip+
No in-app purchases
APR PCU
No in-app purchases









