Comparison

SimCalendar vs DashFacer

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

Head to head
About

SimCalendar

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SimCalendar keeps you up to date with all the biggest events happening in sim-racing across multiple sim-racing platforms. Get notified when events are live and watch the broadcast with a single tap. SimCalendar makes it easy to follow the sim-racing scene for the first time!

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DashFacer

Features
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DashFacer transforms your iPhone into a live racing dashboard, built for real drivers on real tracks. Mount it to your steering wheel and experience real-time performance insights while you race. DashFacer connects to live timing systems across licensed tracks, delivering instant lap data, sector performance, and live position updates — right where you need them most. Whether you're chasing personal bests or battling for position, DashFacer keeps you informed and focused with live data and intelligent voice feedback. Features: Real-Time Telemetry - live lap time, position, sector deltas, and gap analysis — updated while you drive. Sector Delta - See your gain or loss in each sector — get performance feedback before the lap is even finished. Multi-Class Position - See your real-time ranking not only overall, but also within your class. Whether you’re racing amateurs, or pro drivers, you always know your position against the right competitors. Voice Feedback - hear your latest lap time or performance changes without taking your eyes off the track. Steering Wheel Mount Friendly - designed for visibility and clarity from your wheel or dashboard. Optimized Dark UI - high-contrast design for outdoor visibility and night racing. Free Plan & Upgrades: The free plan includes all data channels and voice feedback for the first 5 minutes of your session. After this, voice feedback is disabled and some data channels are limited. Full access requires an in-app purchase or subscription. By using this app, you agree to DashFacer's Terms of Use. https://dashfacer.com/terms/

Screenshots

SimCalendar3 screens
DashFacer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SimCalendar at none against DashFacer's 3. SimCalendar also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.6). DashFacer's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs monthly). On price 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. DashFacer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. SimCalendar asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SimCalendar ships an update monthly, DashFacer weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 2 level
SimCalendar versus DashFacer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSimCalendarDashFacer
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyMonthlyWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS12.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size34 MB12 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperTommy OstgaardValerio Mazzeo

In-app purchases

None

SimCalendar

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

DashFacer

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly$22.991 Year
One-time1
  • Premium Lifetime$44.99

Questions

Is SimCalendar free?
SimCalendar is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is DashFacer free?
DashFacer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SimCalendar or DashFacer have ads?
Neither SimCalendar nor DashFacer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SimCalendar or DashFacer?
SimCalendar ships an update monthly, and DashFacer weekly. Most recently, SimCalendar was updated on November 3, 2026 and DashFacer on October 30, 2026.

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