# DashCommand vs DTE PedalBox

The clearest difference is price: DTE PedalBox at Free against DashCommand's $9.99. DTE PedalBox also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10). DashCommand's advantage is ratings volume (2.1K vs 6) and chart position (#13 vs unranked). On rating, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

DTE PedalBox is free to download; DashCommand costs $9.99 up front. DashCommand sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. DTE PedalBox asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.2 for DashCommand against 4.2 for DTE PedalBox. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DashCommand has 2.1K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 48% of DashCommand's written reviews are positive against 50% of DTE PedalBox's.

DashCommand ships an update every 3 months, DTE PedalBox every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | DashCommand | DTE PedalBox |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $9.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.2 (2.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dashcommand-obd-ii-gauges/id321293183/reviews)** | [4.2 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dte-pedalbox/id1435698112/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.1K** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 47.5% of reviews | **50.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 months** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#13** | — |
| Size | 49 MB | 14 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Auto Meter Products, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1051124752) | [DTE-Systems GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1128748563) |

## What reviewers say

### DashCommand

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dashcommand-obd-ii-gauges/id321293183)

**Currently charting:** #13 Top Paid · Sports (US App Store)

Turn your smartphone into a powerful vehicle monitoring and diagnostic tool. Track engine performance, fuel economy, and instantly diagnose check engine lights. Features advanced dashboards for performance analysis and off-roading.

**Highlights:** Customizable vehicle performance display, Engine and vehicle data logging, Read and clear check engine lights, Professional skidpad for G-force analysis, Race track mapping, Inclinometer for off-roading, Data log playback

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ford 2003 | $9.99 | one-time |
| GM 2000 | $9.99 | one-time |
| GM 2001 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Ford 2004 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Ford 2005 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Ford 2006 | $9.99 | one-time |
| GM 2002 | $9.99 | one-time |
| GM 2003 | $9.99 | one-time |
| GM 2004 | $9.99 | one-time |
| GM 2005 | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Works great
- 👍 Useful features
- 🔧 Helps diagnose issues
- 💰 Worth the money
- 🔍 Provides lots of data

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connection issues
- 🔍 Limited vehicle support
- 🕰️ Outdated app
- 💰 Expensive add-ons
- 🔋 Battery drain

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes or freezes
- Fails to connect to OBD2 adapter
- Incorrect data readings
- Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
- Expired license/subscription problems

**Requested features**

- CarPlay support
- More customization options
- Automatic vehicle detection
- Improved user interface
- Expanded vehicle compatibility


### DTE PedalBox

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dte-pedalbox/id1435698112)

Control your vehicle's acceleration and response behavior with this app. Customize driving modes and power levels for a personalized driving experience. It requires a compatible DTE accelerator tuning system to function.

**Highlights:** Adjust acceleration and response behavior, Select driving programs (Sport+, Sport, City, Eco, etc.), Configure individual programs with power levels, Activate/deactivate immobilizer and limit mode, Switch PedalBox on/off, Update tuning software

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DashCommand free?

DashCommand costs $9.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is DTE PedalBox free?

DTE PedalBox is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, DashCommand or DTE PedalBox?

DashCommand is rated higher. DashCommand averages 4.2 out of 5 from 2.1K ratings, while DTE PedalBox averages 4.2 from 6 ratings.

### Do DashCommand or DTE PedalBox have ads?

Neither DashCommand nor DTE PedalBox shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, DashCommand or DTE PedalBox?

DashCommand ships an update every 3 months, and DTE PedalBox every 4 months. Most recently, DashCommand was updated on November 10, 2026 and DTE PedalBox on November 2, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*