DashCommand vs TrackAddict
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
DashCommand
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.
- 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
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Transform your iPhone into a customizable display and monitoring system. DashCommand puts you in control - Monitor and data log engine and vehicle performance, fuel economy, and instantly read and clear troublesome check engine lights, all with the easy to use DashCommand app. This app also features a professional skidpad showing lateral and accel/braking Gs with min/max indicators, a race track that visually maps out your location, acceleration and braking as you drive laps around the track, an inclinometer that shows rolling angle and vehicle pitch for off-roading, and the ability to data log, record and playback log files showing OBD-II and acceleration data. DashCommand is a SEMA Show 1st runner-up for best mobile electronics product and four-time SEMA Global Media Award winner! DISCLAIMER: DashCommand requires a compatible third-party hardware interface, purchased separately, to communicate with the vehicle. DashCommand supports all OBD-II and EOBD compliant vehicles sold worldwide. Please verify that your vehicle is OBD-II/EOBD compliant before purchasing! Not all OBD-II compliant vehicles will have support for all of these parameters. Manufacturer-specific data is available for select vehicles, through In-App purchase. OBD-II Hardware compatibility: Auto Meter DashLink, PLX Kiwi 3 and Kiwi 4, OBDLink MX+, ELM compatible WiFi and , GoPoint BT1 Watch a video on DashCommand: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y12tbLmf_J0 For suggested hardware, see: http://palmerperformance.com/hardware
TrackAddict
This app transforms your smartphone into a motorsports telemetry and video system. It offers lap timing, data logging, and video recording with data overlays for various racing disciplines. Analyze your performance with detailed statistics and comparisons.
- GPS lap timer with predictive timing
- Sector split timing and theoretical lap time
- HD video recording with data overlay
- Lap, GPS, G-Force, and OBD-II data logging
- Driving line analysis and statistics
- OBD-II live monitor, code scanning/reset
- Export data and video to RaceRender
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Using Your Smartphone For The Track Is Easier Than Ever! • Road Course, Autocross, Rally, Drift, 4x4, and Drag Racing • Race Timing + Data Logging + Analysis + Video • Works Almost Anywhere! 1000+ Predefined Circuits, or Add Your Own • GPS Lap Timer & Display with Predictive Timing (Circuit mode) • Sector Split Timing & Theoretical Lap Time (Circuit mode) • High-Definition Video Recording + Data Overlay • Lap, GPS, G-Force, and OBD-II Data Logging • Driving Line Analysis, Statistics, Data Graphs, and Run / Lap Comparison • Optional Live Telemetry Streaming via Live.RaceRender.com (requires Pro upgrade) • Also Supports External GPS and OBD-II Devices • OBD-II Live Monitor, Code Scanning / Reset, and Data Logging • Easily Exports Data and Video to RaceRender TrackAddict, by HP Tuners, transforms your iPhone®, iPad®, or iPod touch® into a motorsports telemetry and video system. See your lap times instantly, capture video and telemetry data, compare circuit laps side-by-side, impress your friends with video+data overlays, and more! Quick and easy setup. Free Edition provides most of the features at no cost, but is limited to storing three recordings, does not include live telemetry, and adds a logo to videos. Pro Edition removes those limitations and gives you every feature currently available from this app. It is available either as a low-cost in-app purchase, or as a separate app. Advisories and Disclaimers: Always drive safely. Intended for responsible use in a motorsports environment. Use at your own risk. Works on iPhone and compatible GPS-enabled iPad, iPad mini, and iPod touch devices. Devices which do not contain suitable GPS hardware may work when combined with a compatible external GPS device. Performance depends on good GPS reception conditions, and may vary. Features, capabilities, and pricing may differ between platforms and are subject to change at any time. OBD functionality is optional, and would require a supported OBD-II interface device and a compatible OBD-II compliant vehicle. See website for details. Features and capabilities can vary depending on your device and other circumstances. Use of Live Streaming feature is optional and requires a premium upgrade. Services are provided as-is, and are subject to change or discontinuation at any time. This functionality does have privacy implications. Please see this app's online documentation and http://Live.RaceRender.com before enabling its use. Use of Live Streaming service requires an Internet connection, and is therefore subject to your wireless carrier and/or Internet provider's data rates. Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: TrackAddict at Free against DashCommand's $9.99. TrackAddict also leads on review sentiment (83% vs 48%) and rating (4.5 vs 4.2). DashCommand's advantage is chart position (#29 vs unranked) and ratings volume (2.1K vs 512). On update cadence, 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
TrackAddict is free to download; DashCommand costs $9.99 up front. DashCommand sells 14 one-off in-app purchases and TrackAddict sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
TrackAddict holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2.1K and 512 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 48% of DashCommand's written reviews are positive against 83% of TrackAddict's.
DashCommand ships an update every 3 months, TrackAddict every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | DashCommand | TrackAddict |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $9.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.2 (2.1K ratings) | 4.5 (512 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 47.6% of reviews | 83.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 2.1K — better | 512 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | #29 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 49 MB | 30 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Auto Meter Products, Inc. | HP Tuners LLC |
Customer experience
DashCommand
TrackAddict
User reviews
DashCommand
From 2.1K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Works great
- 👍 Useful features
- 🔧 Helps diagnose issues
- 💰 Worth the money
- 🔍 Provides lots of data
Room to improve
- 🐛 Connection issues
- 🔍 Limited vehicle support
- 🕰️ Outdated app
- 💰 Expensive add-ons
- 🔋 Battery drain
TrackAddict
From 512 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Great for track days
- 👍 Easy to use
- 📊 Provides lots of useful data
- 🎥 Good video recording and overlay
- 💰 Great value for money
Room to improve
- 🐛 GPS issues and inaccurate tracking
- 🔌 Drains battery quickly
- 🔍 Limited camera controls
- 🤔 Confusing interface in some areas
Bugs and requests
DashCommand
Reported bugs
5 issues- 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
5 requests- CarPlay support
- More customization options
- Automatic vehicle detection
- Improved user interface
- Expanded vehicle compatibility
TrackAddict
Reported bugs
3 issues- Video recording sometimes fails or deletes footage
- Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
- Lap timing not always accurate
Requested features
5 requests- Add support for more camera options and resolutions
- Allow customization of data overlay
- Improve GPS accuracy and connectivity
- Add ability to delete individual laps
- Enhance integration with external devices like OBD2 and GPS
In-app purchases
DashCommand
- Ford 2002$9.99
- Ford 2003$9.99
- GM 2000$9.99
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- GM 2001$9.99
- Ford 2013$9.99
- GM 1998$9.99
- Ford 2004$9.99
- Ford 2005$9.99
- Ford 2006$9.99
- GM 2002$9.99
- GM 2003$9.99
- GM 2004$9.99
- GM 2005$9.99
- GM 1999$9.99
TrackAddict
- Pro Edition Upgrade$8.99
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