Comparison

AliveDrive Race vs OnTrack

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

Head to head
About

AliveDrive Race

Analyze your driving performance with recorded data. Import and sync recordings, compare laps with detailed statistics, and review your drives with side-by-side video playback and GPS mapping. Improve your racing line and take your driving skills to the next level.

Highlights
  • Import and sync PDR recordings
  • Analyze lap performance
  • Compare laps with statistics
  • Side-by-side video playback
  • 10Hz GPS data on aerial maps
  • Cloud sync for data and video
Features
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Import, sync and analyse your PDR (Performance Data Recorder) recordings with AliveDrive Race. Whether you’re a seasoned veteran, or you're on your first track day, use AliveDrive Race to help take your driving to the next level. IMPORT & SYNC Import your PDR recordings from your SD card to your mobile device, the app shows you how. Sync your vehicle data to your personal cloud account. Use your favourite cloud storage provider to sync your video files too, so you can view your outings with video across all your devices. ANALYSE & COMPARE Select laps from one or two outings to analyse your performance. Easily pick out interesting moments with charts. Identify your best laps with lap-by-lap statistics. Relive your drives with side-by-side video playback. Compare and improve your racing line with 10Hz GPS data displayed on aerial maps.

About

OnTrack

Monitor your car's real-time performance data on the racetrack with this CarPlay-enabled app. Set custom alerts for critical parameters like temperature to optimize your vehicle's performance and stay focused on the road.

Highlights
  • CarPlay integration
  • Real-time performance monitoring
  • Engine RPM, coolant temperature, oil pressure
  • Customizable temperature alerts
  • Instant notifications for threshold breaches
  • User-friendly display
Features
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Discover our revolutionary new CarPlay-enabled app that takes your racing experience to the next level. Seamlessly connecting to your car's OBD interface, our app provides real-time access to critical data essential for a successful race. With our app, you can effortlessly monitor your car's performance on the racetrack. Keep tabs on engine RPM, coolant temperature, oil pressure, and more, all displayed in a user-friendly format that allows you to stay focused on the road ahead. But that's not all – we've recently added an exciting feature! You can now set custom alerts for temperature values. Whether it's coolant temperature, oil temperature, or any other crucial parameter, you have the power to define limits and receive instant notifications when those values go above your specified thresholds. This level of control ensures you stay informed and can take immediate action to optimise your vehicle's performance. What's even better? Our app seamlessly integrates with CarPlay, offering an even more convenient way to keep an eye on your car's performance. Display all the essential information from our app directly on your car's dashboard screen. This means you can maintain your focus on the road and have real-time performance data at your fingertips. Why wait? Download our app today and elevate your racing game. With our app, you'll have everything you need to dominate the track, set alerts for temperature values, and stay ahead of the competition. ** Requires a Bluetooth 4.0 OBD adapter to function. ** EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

AliveDrive Race4 screens
OnTrack4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: AliveDrive Race at 4.2 against OnTrack's 3.3. AliveDrive Race also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and review sentiment (50% vs 37%). OnTrack's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (57 vs 5). On price, update cadence 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. OnTrack sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. AliveDrive Race asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

AliveDrive Race holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: OnTrack has 57 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of AliveDrive Race's written reviews are positive against 37% of OnTrack's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AliveDrive Race ships an update monthly, OnTrack every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
AliveDrive Race versus OnTrack: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAliveDrive RaceOnTrack
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (5 ratings) — better3.3 (57 ratings)
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews — better37.3% of reviews
Number of ratings557 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 4 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS11.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size264 MB22 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCosworth Electronics LimitedOnTrack Apps Limited

Customer experience

AliveDrive Race

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

OnTrack

All ratings55 ratings
Positive56.4%
Neutral5.5%
Negative38.2%
Written reviews51 reviews
Positive37.3%
Neutral17.6%
Negative45.1%

Bugs and requests

AliveDrive Race

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

OnTrack

Reported bugs

19 issues
  • Lost connections with Vgate Pro
  • App crashes as soon as it connects to OBD2 reader since iOS 18
  • Öltemperatur (Oil temperature) not read for VW/Audi vehicles
  • Boost bar maxes at 1.5 bar / 22.3psi
  • Not connecting to OBDLink CX
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  • Not connecting to OBDLink CX or BlueDriver
  • App crashes when trying to connect Bluetooth device
  • App crashes when sorting fields in dashboard
  • Certain values cannot be retrieved from OBD interface
  • No readings, inaccurate oil and coolant temperatures
  • App not appearing in CarPlay customization menu
  • Connection problems with OBDLink MX+
  • No data displayed for 2015 VW T5.1 after purchasing premium
  • App barely works, tried 3 OBD modules, worked with one once
  • Check engine light codes are incorrect (P1700 vs P0117)
  • Will not connect with OBDLink MX+ or Vgate Icar Pro
  • Does not work with Bluetooth 5.0
  • WiFi Version needed
  • Can’t tell if it works, unpaid version allows only two sensors

Requested features

11 requests
  • Add gauges instead of numbers for CarPlay
  • Add more PIDs (e.g., exhaust gas temperature, transmission temp)
  • Vehicle selector
  • Support landscape mode
  • Add custom PIDs for vehicle-specific measurements
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  • Add light mode
  • Add smaller format windows for CarPlay
  • Add EV specific measurements (battery temp, state of charge, etc.)
  • Add transmission temperature display
  • Add oil temperature display for VW/Audi
  • Allow single purchase for limited values

In-app purchases

None

AliveDrive Race

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

OnTrack

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$3.991 Month
  • Yearly - Best Value7 Days trial$29.991 Year

Questions

Is AliveDrive Race free?
AliveDrive Race is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is OnTrack free?
OnTrack is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, AliveDrive Race or OnTrack?
AliveDrive Race is rated higher. AliveDrive Race averages 4.2 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while OnTrack averages 3.3 from 57 ratings.
Do AliveDrive Race or OnTrack have ads?
AliveDrive Race shows ads; OnTrack does not.
Which is updated more often, AliveDrive Race or OnTrack?
AliveDrive Race ships an update monthly, and OnTrack every 4 weeks. Most recently, AliveDrive Race was updated on October 25, 2026 and OnTrack on October 24, 2026.

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