Comparison

Race Stats vs POWERlink Suite

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

Head to head
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

About

POWERlink Suite

Control your vehicle's performance wirelessly via Bluetooth with a specialized OBDII dongle. Tune your car, adjust octane levels, monitor live data, and run diagnostics directly from your smartphone or tablet. Experience powerful mobile tuning without the need for a laptop or cords.

Highlights
  • Wireless Bluetooth connectivity
  • Vehicle tuning and performance control
  • Octane level adjustment
  • Live gauge data monitoring
  • Diagnostic code reading
  • No laptop or cords required
Features
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Join the tuning revolution and experience the game-changing freedom of mobile flashing. This app wirelessly connects via Bluetooth to our POWERlink OBDII Dongle, giving you control to tune your vehicle, change octanes, monitor live gauge data, perform diagnostics, and more -all from the palm of your hand! Add power anytime, anywhere -no laptop, no cords, no hassle. Important Notes: -Requires purchase of POWERlink (V4) OBDII Dongle and tuning software from Integrated Engineering (iE) or Xodus brands. -Mobile support is unavailable for VW MK5 or MK6 generation 2.0T or 2.5L (includes 3C, B6, 8P, 8U, and 5N chassis) and requires a Windows laptop.

Screenshots

Race Stats4 screens
POWERlink Suite4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: POWERlink Suite at none against Race Stats's 2. POWERlink Suite also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.5) and review sentiment (56% vs 40%). 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. POWERlink Suite asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

POWERlink Suite holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 644 and 1.7K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 40% of Race Stats's written reviews are positive against 56% of POWERlink Suite's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Race Stats ships an update every 8 days, POWERlink Suite every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Race Stats versus POWERlink Suite: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRace StatsPOWERlink Suite
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (644 ratings)4.8 (1.7K ratings) — better
Positive reviews39.6% of reviews56.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings6441.7K — better
Update frequencyEvery 8 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationAd-supportedFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.4 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size75 MB84 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSmooth Path Digital S.R.LIntegrated Engineering

Customer experience

Race Stats

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

POWERlink Suite

All ratings1,653 ratings
Positive94.9%
Neutral0.9%
Negative4.2%
Written reviews71 reviews
Positive56.3%
Neutral4.2%
Negative39.4%

User reviews

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

POWERlink Suite

From 1.7K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Powerful tuning
  • 👍 User-friendly interface
  • 🚗 Convenient mobile tuning
  • 🔍 Useful diagnostic tools
  • 💪 Impressive performance gains

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Flashing/tuning issues
  • 🔌 Connectivity problems
  • 🤕 Bricked ECU/TCU
  • 🕰️ Slow tuning process
  • 🤔 Lack of transparency

Bugs and requests

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

POWERlink Suite

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Tune flashing failures
  • Disconnection during tuning
  • Incompatibility with certain vehicles

Requested features

4 requests
  • Carplay support
  • More gauge options
  • Ability to revert to previous tune versions
  • Support for more vehicle models

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Race Stats

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Race Stats Pro$1.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription$9.991 Year
None

POWERlink Suite

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Race Stats free?
Race Stats is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is POWERlink Suite free?
POWERlink Suite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Race Stats or POWERlink Suite?
POWERlink Suite is rated higher. Race Stats averages 4.5 out of 5 from 644 ratings, while POWERlink Suite averages 4.8 from 1.7K ratings.
Do Race Stats or POWERlink Suite have ads?
Neither Race Stats nor POWERlink Suite shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Race Stats or POWERlink Suite?
Race Stats ships an update every 8 days, and POWERlink Suite every 2 weeks. Most recently, Race Stats was updated on November 3, 2026 and POWERlink Suite on November 3, 2026.

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