Fanatec App vs HydraTek
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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!
HydraTek
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HydraTek is a bilingual (English/Spanish) plumbing repair guide for DIY homeowners and professional plumbers, built on 25 years of hands-on experience. Select your fixture — toilet, kitchen faucet, or lavatory faucet — then choose your specific problem. HydraTek shows you exactly which parts and tools you need, with visual references to help identify each component. Follow professional step-by-step repair guides designed to get the job done right the first time.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Fanatec App at Free against HydraTek's $0.99. HydraTek's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 2 months). On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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
Fanatec App is free to download; HydraTek costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Fanatec App ships an update every 2 months, HydraTek daily. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | Fanatec App | HydraTek |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $0.99 |
| Rating | 2.3 (12 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 31.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 12 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Daily — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 58 MB | 17 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Corsair Memory, Inc. | HYDRONET LLC |
In-app purchases
Fanatec App
No in-app purchases
HydraTek
No in-app purchases
