Comparison

TimingAppLive vs DashCAN

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

Head to head
About

TimingAppLive

Features
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Production Car Autotest and Autosolo Timing App and Leaderboard Solution Cars are timed using the App, penalties can be recorded after each run and then results are sent to a web server database where all the calculations are performed to produce a live leaderboards.

About

DashCAN

Transform your iPhone or iPad into a car's dashboard. Monitor real-time engine data, customize gauge layouts, and track performance metrics like lap times and acceleration. Requires a specific Bluetooth interface.

Highlights
  • Real-time engine data display
  • Customizable dashboard layouts
  • GPS lap timer with track mapping
  • Performance meter for acceleration tests
  • Data logging and export
  • Shift light indicator
Features
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This app requires a DashCAN Bluetooth Interface to connect to your car's ECU. (www.dashcan.eu) Turn your iPhone or iPad into a powerful automotive dashboard. Live Engine Gauges Monitor RPM, coolant temperature, exhaust gas temperature, intake air temperature, manifold pressure, throttle position, oil temperature, oil pressure, battery voltage, vehicle speed, lambda, fuel pressure, power, torque, ignition advance, knock amplitude, gear position, and more — all in real time. Fully Customizable Dashboard Choose from 7 gauge designs including analog needles, bar gauges, text displays, and live charts. Drag, resize, and arrange gauges freely on your screen. Save and load layout presets to switch between configurations instantly. Customize colors to match your style. Shift Light Configurable RPM-based shift light indicator helps you nail every gear change on track or on the strip. GPS Lap Timer Built-in lap timer with GPS tracking for track days. Define your own tracks with finish line and sector points. Get real-time lap times, best lap tracking, delta times, sector splits, and a live track map. Analyze your laps with detailed post-session breakdowns including G-force telemetry. Performance Meter Measure 0-100 km/h, 100-200 km/h, quarter-mile times, and create custom speed or distance-based measurements. Track your results with split times and full session history. Data Logging Record telemetry sessions with all connected sensor data. Review logs with interactive charts, zoom, and data pointers. Export logs for further analysis. Cloud Sync Create an account to upload and back up your lap timer sessions, logs, and performance results to the cloud. Import & Export Share gauge configurations, button layouts, indicator setups, and log data using custom file formats (.dcg, .dcb, .dci, .dcl). CAN Bus & OBD Support Works with DashCAN Bluetooth adapters for direct CAN bus communication. Supports a wide range of ECU protocols and sensor types. Designed for the Track Landscape-only, full-screen interface optimized for dashboard mounting. Works on both iPhone and iPad with tablet-optimized scaling.

Screenshots

TimingAppLive4 screens
DashCAN4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: DashCAN at every 2 weeks against TimingAppLive's every 6 weeks. 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

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

TimingAppLive ships an update every 6 weeks, DashCAN every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
TimingAppLive versus DashCAN: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTimingAppLiveDashCAN
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB42 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSapphire Solutions Ltd.Attila Dan

In-app purchases

None

TimingAppLive

No in-app purchases

None

DashCAN

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TimingAppLive free?
TimingAppLive is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is DashCAN free?
DashCAN is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do TimingAppLive or DashCAN have ads?
Neither TimingAppLive nor DashCAN shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TimingAppLive or DashCAN?
TimingAppLive ships an update every 6 weeks, and DashCAN every 2 weeks. Most recently, TimingAppLive was updated on October 24, 2026 and DashCAN on October 24, 2026.

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