Comparison

R vs DashCAN

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

Head to head
About

R

Features
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R-EX is the next-generation high-performance timing application for performance cars. By connecting the high-quality, space-technology GPS device, R-EX, to the application via Bluetooth, you can measure 0-100km/h, 100-200km/h, and similar acceleration times. You can even engage in real-time, live timing sessions with your friends. With the R-EX device, capable of 25 measurements per second (25 Hz), you will achieve more precise timing results.

About

DashCAN

Transform your iPhone or iPad into a car's dashboard. Monitor real-time engine data, customize gauge layouts, and track performance metrics like lap times and acceleration. Requires a specific Bluetooth interface.

Highlights
  • Real-time engine data display
  • Customizable dashboard layouts
  • GPS lap timer with track mapping
  • Performance meter for acceleration tests
  • Data logging and export
  • Shift light indicator
Features
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This app requires a DashCAN Bluetooth Interface to connect to your car's ECU. (www.dashcan.eu) Turn your iPhone or iPad into a powerful automotive dashboard. Live Engine Gauges Monitor RPM, coolant temperature, exhaust gas temperature, intake air temperature, manifold pressure, throttle position, oil temperature, oil pressure, battery voltage, vehicle speed, lambda, fuel pressure, power, torque, ignition advance, knock amplitude, gear position, and more — all in real time. Fully Customizable Dashboard Choose from 7 gauge designs including analog needles, bar gauges, text displays, and live charts. Drag, resize, and arrange gauges freely on your screen. Save and load layout presets to switch between configurations instantly. Customize colors to match your style. Shift Light Configurable RPM-based shift light indicator helps you nail every gear change on track or on the strip. GPS Lap Timer Built-in lap timer with GPS tracking for track days. Define your own tracks with finish line and sector points. Get real-time lap times, best lap tracking, delta times, sector splits, and a live track map. Analyze your laps with detailed post-session breakdowns including G-force telemetry. Performance Meter Measure 0-100 km/h, 100-200 km/h, quarter-mile times, and create custom speed or distance-based measurements. Track your results with split times and full session history. Data Logging Record telemetry sessions with all connected sensor data. Review logs with interactive charts, zoom, and data pointers. Export logs for further analysis. Cloud Sync Create an account to upload and back up your lap timer sessions, logs, and performance results to the cloud. Import & Export Share gauge configurations, button layouts, indicator setups, and log data using custom file formats (.dcg, .dcb, .dci, .dcl). CAN Bus & OBD Support Works with DashCAN Bluetooth adapters for direct CAN bus communication. Supports a wide range of ECU protocols and sensor types. Designed for the Track Landscape-only, full-screen interface optimized for dashboard mounting. Works on both iPhone and iPad with tablet-optimized scaling.

Screenshots

R4 screens
DashCAN4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: DashCAN at none against R's shown. On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

R ships an update fortnightly, DashCAN every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
R versus DashCAN: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRDashCAN
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size154 MB42 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperR-EX MOTORSPORTS LTDAttila Dan

In-app purchases

None

R

No in-app purchases

None

DashCAN

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is R free?
R is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is DashCAN free?
DashCAN is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do R or DashCAN have ads?
R shows ads; DashCAN does not.
Which is updated more often, R or DashCAN?
R ships an update fortnightly, and DashCAN every 2 weeks. Most recently, R was updated on October 6, 2026 and DashCAN on October 24, 2026.

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