Comparison

MX5 Tech Remote vs Race Car Setup Log

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

Head to head
About

MX5 Tech Remote

Control a diagnostic tool remotely via Bluetooth to scan fault codes, monitor engine data, and test various vehicle components. It also integrates with a "Wink/Sleepy Eye" mod for custom lighting effects.

Highlights
  • Remote device control via Bluetooth
  • Fault code scanning
  • Engine data monitoring (rev counter, battery voltage, O2 sensor)
  • Component testing (switches, fan, fuel pump)
  • Wink/Sleepy Eye mod control
  • Customizable lighting patterns
Features
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Plug in the MX5 Tech Diagnostic tool and use this app to remote control the device via blue tooth. All functions are available remotely including fault code scanning, rev counter, battery voltage, O2 Sensor, switch testing, fan test (MK1/NA only), fuel pump test etc. Also connects to the MX5Tech Wink/Sleepy Eye mod and allows the user to remotely perform winks, set sleepy eye mod on and off, adjust sleepy eye level, choose default wink patterns for 1,2,3, and 4 button presses and swap left and right lights. Securely links to only your wink mod until the wink mod is reset in the car to prevent others operating the device.

About

Race Car Setup Log

Record and manage all your race car settings across different circuits and sessions. This app helps you easily track changes and recall previous setups, replacing traditional paper logs with a digital solution.

Highlights
  • Store race car settings
  • Track changes across sessions
  • Recall previous setups
  • Unlimited drivers
  • Unlimited circuits
  • Unlimited vehicles
Features
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Race Car Setup Log stores your race car settings on your phone so all your previous setups and changes from every circuit are at hand where ever you are. The app allows you to scroll back and forward between session records so recalling and recording changes of individual settings is a breeze. Race Car Setup Log has been developed by a current race team and designed to replicate and so replace your paper records. Unlimited Drivers Unlimited Circuits Unlimited Vehicles

Screenshots

MX5 Tech Remote4 screens
Race Car Setup Log4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: MX5 Tech Remote at Free against Race Car Setup Log's $3.99. MX5 Tech Remote also leads on review sentiment (37% vs 0%). Race Car Setup Log's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 12 months). On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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

MX5 Tech Remote is free to download; Race Car Setup Log costs $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MX5 Tech Remote ships an update every 12 months, Race Car Setup Log every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on July 5, 2026 and September 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
MX5 Tech Remote versus Race Car Setup Log: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMX5 Tech RemoteRace Car Setup Log
PriceFree — better$3.99
Rating3.2 (21 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews36.8% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings21 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 12 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS10.010.0
Further details — not scored
Size60 MB77 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperILSOFT LimitedMartin Hutchison

Customer experience

MX5 Tech Remote

All ratings21 ratings
Positive52.4%
Neutral14.3%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews19 reviews
Positive36.8%
Neutral15.8%
Negative47.4%

Race Car Setup Log

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

MX5 Tech Remote

No in-app purchases

None

Race Car Setup Log

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MX5 Tech Remote free?
MX5 Tech Remote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Race Car Setup Log free?
Race Car Setup Log costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do MX5 Tech Remote or Race Car Setup Log have ads?
Neither MX5 Tech Remote nor Race Car Setup Log shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MX5 Tech Remote or Race Car Setup Log?
MX5 Tech Remote ships an update every 12 months, and Race Car Setup Log every 3 weeks. Most recently, MX5 Tech Remote was updated on July 5, 2026 and Race Car Setup Log on September 6, 2026.

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