Comparison

Fanatec App vs EDUP Smart

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

Head to head
About

Fanatec App

Manage your Fanatec racing hardware from your mobile device. Access news, customer support, and control tuning menus wirelessly. Use your phone as a racing display with PC connectivity.

Highlights
  • Wireless tuning menu adjustments
  • Racing display via WiFi
  • Customer support ticket creation
  • Chatbot for instant answers
  • Live chat with support agents
  • QR code scanning for info
  • News and social channel access
Features
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Find FANATEC® news and support all in one place. Take control of your Fanatec hardware with your mobile device. The Fanatec App connects with Windows PC, allowing wireless Tuning Menu adjustments and turns your phone into a racing display via WiFi. Features: - Stay informed of the latest news by browsing our social channels all from one menu - Get in touch with our customer care teams easily. Create a support ticket directly from the app and attach media to your support case from your phone - Access the chatbot for instant answers to the most commonly asked questions - Use Live Chat (during opening hours) to connect directly to a Fanatec customer service or technical support agent - Scan QR Codes found on Quick Guides and directly on the products for additional information, links to video guides, and more - Use your phone as a racing display with Fanatec Intelligent Telemetry Mode (PC only) - Control Tuning Menu settings wirelessly from your phone while driving (PC only) Video Manual: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qrhLPKnUp5Q The app is currently in alpha state and we would like to gather as much feedback as possible to improve it's functionality. Please deliver your valuable feedback in our forum: https://forum.fanatec.com/categories/fanatec-app Thank you very much for checking our our new app and helping us to evolve it over time!

About

EDUP Smart

Control multiple smart devices remotely from a single application. Manage Internet of Things, smart home, and access control devices with fast networking and flexible settings. Share equipment with others for a connected experience.

Highlights
  • Remote device control
  • Multi-device management
  • Internet of Things integration
  • Smart home control
  • Access control management
  • Equipment sharing
  • Intelligent linkage
Features
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1. Remote control, easy to worry, free control anytime and anywhere 2. Multipe smart devices can be added,and one APP realizes intelligent control of Internet of Things,Internet of Vehicles,smart home,access control,etc. 3. Fast networking, flexible Settings, free view 4. Sharing equipment and passing happiness 5. Intelligent linkage and scenario customization

Screenshots

Fanatec App4 screens
EDUP Smart4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: EDUP Smart at 4.7 against Fanatec App's 2.3. EDUP Smart also leads on ratings volume (237 vs 12) and review sentiment (44% vs 32%). Fanatec App's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 16 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

EDUP Smart holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: EDUP Smart has 237 ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 32% of Fanatec App's written reviews are positive against 44% of EDUP Smart's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Fanatec App ships an update every 2 months, EDUP Smart every 16 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Fanatec App versus EDUP Smart: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFanatec AppEDUP Smart
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.3 (12 ratings)4.7 (237 ratings) — better
Positive reviews31.6% of reviews43.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings12237 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 16 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS14.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size58 MB186 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperCorsair Memory, Inc.春平 周

Customer experience

Fanatec App

All ratings12 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%
Written reviews19 reviews
Positive31.6%
Neutral21.1%
Negative47.4%

EDUP Smart

All ratings234 ratings
Positive92.3%
Neutral3.8%
Negative3.8%
Written reviews16 reviews
Positive43.8%
Neutral18.8%
Negative37.5%

Bugs and requests

Fanatec App

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

EDUP Smart

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Connection failed repeatedly
  • App wouldn't connect to wall clock
  • Fails to pair/connect
  • Would not connect on 2.4GHz Wi-Fi

Requested features

6 requests
  • Add more alarm slots
  • Option to deactivate beep sound
  • Add more color options (e.g., red)
  • Allow colors to be dimmer
  • Add Russian language support
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  • Lower display brightness options (10% or 5%)

In-app purchases

None

Fanatec App

No in-app purchases

None

EDUP Smart

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Fanatec App free?
Fanatec App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is EDUP Smart free?
EDUP Smart is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Fanatec App or EDUP Smart?
EDUP Smart is rated higher. Fanatec App averages 2.3 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while EDUP Smart averages 4.7 from 237 ratings.
Do Fanatec App or EDUP Smart have ads?
Neither Fanatec App nor EDUP Smart shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Fanatec App or EDUP Smart?
Fanatec App ships an update every 2 months, and EDUP Smart every 16 months. Most recently, Fanatec App was updated on October 24, 2026 and EDUP Smart on October 24, 2026.

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