# SmartRace GO Plus vs CouchTV

The clearest difference is update cadence: CouchTV at weekly against SmartRace GO Plus's every 4 months. SmartRace GO Plus's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SmartRace GO Plus sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and CouchTV sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

SmartRace GO Plus ships an update every 4 months, CouchTV weekly. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | SmartRace GO Plus | CouchTV |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smartrace-go-plus/id1454630916/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **1** | — |
| Positive reviews | 69.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Size | 51 MB | 49 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Marc Bonsels](https://appshunter.io/developer/978458575) | [white balance - projects pool agency GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/853672555) |

## What reviewers say

### SmartRace GO Plus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smartrace-go-plus/id1454630916)

Enhance your Carrera Go!!! Plus slot car racing experience with this app. Connect via Bluetooth to manage cars, drivers, and tracks, set personal and track records, and enjoy personalized commentary and sound effects for immersive racing.

**Highlights:** Bluetooth track connection, Car, driver, and track management, Personal and track record keeping, Voice-over commentary, Ambient sound effects, In-app premium subscription

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $17.99 | per year |


### CouchTV

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/couchtv/id6788461225)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| CouchTV Pro | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SmartRace GO Plus free?

SmartRace GO Plus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is CouchTV free?

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

### Do SmartRace GO Plus or CouchTV have ads?

Neither SmartRace GO Plus nor CouchTV shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SmartRace GO Plus or CouchTV?

SmartRace GO Plus ships an update every 4 months, and CouchTV weekly. Most recently, SmartRace GO Plus was updated on October 25, 2026 and CouchTV on October 25, 2026.

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