Comparison

xDelete 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

xDelete

This app allows you to switch between AWD, AWD Sport, and RWD modes in your BMW xDrive vehicle. You can also customize power distribution. It's a safe and reversible process that doesn't trigger fault codes or require hardware installation.

Highlights
  • Switch between AWD, AWD Sport, and RWD
  • Customize power distribution
  • Supports most BMWs (2004-2021)
  • No hardware installation required
  • 100% safe and reversible
  • Not detectable by dealers
Features
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xDelete will enable you to switch between AWD, AWD Sport and RWD in your xDrive equipped car! Or go custom and change the power distribution with an easy slider! With xDelete Live, you can now switch your xDrive mode instantly while driving! Flash once and then switch between 4WD, 2WD and 4WD Sport on the fly — directly from your smartphone or with a simple in-car gesture. You can even choose individual presets for every DSC mode (ON, OFF and Traction) and view real-time data and your current AWD mode directly in xDelete. xDelete Live is currently available for BMW E and F-Series, with support for G-Series in development. xDelete supports most BMW from MY 2004 up to MY 2021! (E, F and G-Series BMW) Please go to https://www.xautomotive.com/pages/supported-cars for details! Facts: * Smartphone/Tablet App to configure your xDrive-System * Switch between 4WD, 2WD and 4WD Sport * xDelete Live: Switch modes instantly while driving * Individual xDrive presets for every DSC mode * 100% safe for your car * Not detectable by the dealer * No additional hardware to install * No fault codes triggered * Steering Assist, ABS & DSC stay fully functional * You can leave your car in RWD mode forever, or change between AWD and RWD whenever you like * You can manage unlimited vehicles on one device (Licenses are per vehicle) More Information on our website: https://www.xautomotive.com/products/xdelete

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

xDelete4 screens
Race Stats4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: xDelete at none against Race Stats's 2. xDelete also leads on review sentiment (73% vs 40%) and rating (4.7 vs 4.5). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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. xDelete asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

xDelete holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 499 and 644 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 73% of xDelete's written reviews are positive against 40% of Race Stats's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

xDelete ships an update every 10 days, Race Stats every 8 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
xDelete versus Race Stats: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterxDeleteRace Stats
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (499 ratings) — better4.5 (644 ratings)
Positive reviews72.7% of reviews — better39.6% of reviews
Number of ratings499644 — better
Update frequencyEvery 10 daysEvery 8 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size265 MB75 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperxAutomotive GmbHSmooth Path Digital S.R.L

Customer experience

xDelete

All ratings498 ratings
Positive93.6%
Neutral1.0%
Negative5.4%
Written reviews88 reviews
Positive72.7%
Neutral4.5%
Negative22.7%

Race Stats

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

User reviews

xDelete

From 499 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Works as described
  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 👍 Great customer service
  • 👍 3 years strong
  • 👍 Wonder app

Room to improve

  • 🐛 No support, account deleted after refund request
  • 🐛 App wont load
  • 🐛 Has not been working
  • 🐛 Not compatible BMW X62014
  • 🐛 Glitches

Race Stats

From 644 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Accurate speed and distance measurements
  • 🚀 Responsive app performance
  • 💯 Useful for tracking vehicle performance

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Inconsistent or inaccurate G-force measurements
  • 🐛 Delayed or incorrect 0-60 mph/km/h times
  • 🔧 Needs more customization options

Bugs and requests

xDelete

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Login screen freezes
  • Incompatible with older devices
  • App becomes completely unresponsive until reinstalled
  • Cannot switch back to xdrive after flashing to rwd

Requested features

3 requests
  • Add 2WD only setting
  • Dark mode option
  • Advanced analytics dashboard

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

xDelete

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Race Stats

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

Questions

Is xDelete free?
xDelete 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, xDelete or Race Stats?
xDelete is rated higher. xDelete averages 4.7 out of 5 from 499 ratings, while Race Stats averages 4.5 from 644 ratings.
Do xDelete or Race Stats have ads?
Neither xDelete nor Race Stats shows ads.
Which is updated more often, xDelete or Race Stats?
xDelete ships an update every 10 days, and Race Stats every 8 days. Most recently, xDelete was updated on October 24, 2026 and Race Stats on October 24, 2026.

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