Comparison

CarTest vs JB4 PRO

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

Head to head
About

CarTest

Measure your vehicle's acceleration performance with this tool. Easily track times like 0-60 mph or 0-1/4 mile. Useful for performance testing and safe driving awareness on public roads.

Highlights
  • Measure 0-60 mph and 0-1/4 mile times
  • Track acceleration on public roads
  • Repeatable measurements with Start/Sensing
  • Countdown start with false start detection
  • View and share previous results
  • Selectable speed units (km/h or mph)
Features
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"CarTest" is a tool app that measures acceleration performance of cars, motorcycles. You can easily measure times such as 0-60 mph, 0-1/4 mile by CarTest. It is useful for not only measuring full throttle performance but also knowing the usual acceleration on public road for safe driving. Please use it with safety first. Please comply with the law when using it on public roads. (How to use) 1. Fix the iPhone (or iPad with GPS) with CarTest installed on the dashboard of your car so that it does not wobble. When using it on a motorcycle, install it on the handlebar or fuel tank. 2. Tap the "Start/Sensing" button or "Start/Countdown" button. After that, instructions will be displayed. 3. If the "Start/Sensing" button is tapped, measurements will be taken repeatedly. Press the "Stop" button to end the measurement. 4. Once the measurement is complete, the latest results will be displayed. The measurement date is also displayed, and the last line indicates the start status as shown below. - Sensing: Sensing start - ○Clean: No False with Countdown start - ×False: False with Countdown start 5. To view previous results, tap the "< Prev" button. (Button function) - Stop: Measurement ends. If you tap before the count reaches zero in Countdown start mode, the state before the countdown started will be restored. - Start/Countdown: The time will start with a countdown and be measured. False start will be checked. - Start/Sensing: The system detects when the vehicle starts and measures the time. The measurement is repeated. - Share: A window opens to share the displayed result. - < Prev: Displays older results. - Next >: Displays results newer than the past results displayed by clicking the "< Prev" button. - km/h / mph: Selects the unit of speed - ↑ / ↓: Page scroll. These buttons are enable when there are other results behind while viewing history. (Measurement range) - km/h: From 0-20 km/h to unlimited every 20 km/h. 0-400 m. 0-1 km. - mph: From 0-10 mph to unlimited every 10 mph. 0-1/4 mile. 0-1 km. - Max speed (Large speed display on the screen) When in the stopped state (when neither "Start/Countdown" nor "Start/Sensing" buttons are tapped), tap the "Stop" button twice to turn it on and off. The speed is displayed during measurement. (Start-sensor sensitivity setting) In the stopping state, tap buttons “Stop" → "< Prev" → "Next >" → "< Prev" → "< Prev" to open the setting window at the top of the screen. You can select 5 levels of sensitivity. Please adjust it if there are many false positives or if the response is slow. It is probably not necessary to adjust it. (Note) - 1000 cases of measurement results are stored. - When you uninstall CarTest, the stored measurement results will be deleted. - CarTest does not work on iPads without GPS. - If the GPS signal or device reception sensitivity is low, operation may become unstable. - If the starting acceleration is too small, it may not be measured correctly. - The developer assumes no responsibility for any accident, violation, loss or claims by third parties which may arise from the use of this app. Terms of Use: This application is provided under the Apple Standard End User License Agreement (EULA). https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

JB4 PRO

Integrate your JB4 performance tuner with your smartphone to adjust maps, view live engine data, record performance logs, and manage fault codes. This free application also allows for firmware updates for compatible JB4 systems.

Highlights
  • Map adjustment
  • Live engine data monitoring
  • Log recording
  • Fault code management
  • Firmware updates
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Smart phone integration for your JB4 performance tuner to change maps, monitor live engine data, record logs, manage fault codes, update JB4 firmware, and much more! All JB4 systems sold from 2025+ use this new FREE app!

Screenshots

CarTest2 screens
JB4 PRO4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: JB4 PRO at none against CarTest's 3. JB4 PRO also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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. CarTest sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 3 months. JB4 PRO asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

JB4 PRO holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 13 and 15 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 44% of CarTest's written reviews are positive against 50% of JB4 PRO's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CarTest ships an update monthly, JB4 PRO every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
CarTest versus JB4 PRO: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCarTestJB4 PRO
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (13 ratings)4.4 (15 ratings) — better
Positive reviews44.4% of reviews50.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1315 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB22 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTakao IchimuraBurger Motorsports, Inc

Customer experience

CarTest

All ratings13 ratings
Positive76.9%
Neutral7.7%
Negative15.4%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive44.4%
Neutral22.2%
Negative33.3%

JB4 PRO

All ratings15 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral13.3%
Negative6.7%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative25.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

CarTest

Subscriptions2
  • Feature enhancements$3.993 Months
  • Feature enhancements$5.991 Year
One-time1
  • Feature enhancements$9.99
None

JB4 PRO

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CarTest free?
CarTest is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is JB4 PRO free?
JB4 PRO is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, CarTest or JB4 PRO?
JB4 PRO is rated higher. CarTest averages 4.2 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while JB4 PRO averages 4.4 from 15 ratings.
Do CarTest or JB4 PRO have ads?
CarTest shows ads; JB4 PRO does not.
Which is updated more often, CarTest or JB4 PRO?
CarTest ships an update monthly, and JB4 PRO every 2 weeks. Most recently, CarTest was updated on November 3, 2026 and JB4 PRO on November 5, 2026.

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