DashCommand vs OnTrack
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
OnTrack
Monitor your car's real-time performance data on the racetrack with this CarPlay-enabled app. Set custom alerts for critical parameters like temperature to optimize your vehicle's performance and stay focused on the road.
- CarPlay integration
- Real-time performance monitoring
- Engine RPM, coolant temperature, oil pressure
- Customizable temperature alerts
- Instant notifications for threshold breaches
- User-friendly display
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Discover our revolutionary new CarPlay-enabled app that takes your racing experience to the next level. Seamlessly connecting to your car's OBD interface, our app provides real-time access to critical data essential for a successful race. With our app, you can effortlessly monitor your car's performance on the racetrack. Keep tabs on engine RPM, coolant temperature, oil pressure, and more, all displayed in a user-friendly format that allows you to stay focused on the road ahead. But that's not all – we've recently added an exciting feature! You can now set custom alerts for temperature values. Whether it's coolant temperature, oil temperature, or any other crucial parameter, you have the power to define limits and receive instant notifications when those values go above your specified thresholds. This level of control ensures you stay informed and can take immediate action to optimise your vehicle's performance. What's even better? Our app seamlessly integrates with CarPlay, offering an even more convenient way to keep an eye on your car's performance. Display all the essential information from our app directly on your car's dashboard screen. This means you can maintain your focus on the road and have real-time performance data at your fingertips. Why wait? Download our app today and elevate your racing game. With our app, you'll have everything you need to dominate the track, set alerts for temperature values, and stay ahead of the competition. ** Requires a Bluetooth 4.0 OBD adapter to function. ** EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: OnTrack at Free against DashCommand's $9.99. OnTrack also leads on update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 3 months). DashCommand's advantage is rating (4.2 vs 3.3) and ratings volume (2.1K vs 54). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model 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
OnTrack is free to download; DashCommand costs $9.99 up front. DashCommand sells 14 one-off in-app purchases and OnTrack sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
DashCommand holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DashCommand has 2.1K ratings behind it against 54, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 48% of DashCommand's written reviews are positive against 37% of OnTrack's.
DashCommand ships an update every 3 months, OnTrack every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | DashCommand | OnTrack |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $9.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.2 (2.1K ratings) — better | 3.3 (54 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 47.6% of reviews — better | 37.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2.1K — better | 54 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 4 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #62 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 18.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 49 MB | 21 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Auto Meter Products, Inc. | OnTrack Apps Limited |
Customer experience
DashCommand
OnTrack
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
OnTrack
From 54 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Great CarPlay integration
- 💡 Useful for monitoring temps and info
- 🚀 Fast refresh rate
- 👍 Easy to read info at a glance
- 👍 Highly customizable
Room to improve
- 🐛 Connection issues with various dongles
- 🐛 Lack of support/unresponsive developers
- 🐛 App crashes
- 🐛 Limited PIDs available
- 🐛 Boost pressure limit
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
OnTrack
Reported bugs
19 issues- Lost connections with Vgate Pro
- App crashes as soon as it connects to OBD2 reader since iOS 18
- Öltemperatur (Oil temperature) not read for VW/Audi vehicles
- Boost bar maxes at 1.5 bar / 22.3psi
- Not connecting to OBDLink CX
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- Not connecting to OBDLink CX or BlueDriver
- App crashes when trying to connect Bluetooth device
- App crashes when sorting fields in dashboard
- Certain values cannot be retrieved from OBD interface
- No readings, inaccurate oil and coolant temperatures
- App not appearing in CarPlay customization menu
- Connection problems with OBDLink MX+
- No data displayed for 2015 VW T5.1 after purchasing premium
- App barely works, tried 3 OBD modules, worked with one once
- Check engine light codes are incorrect (P1700 vs P0117)
- Will not connect with OBDLink MX+ or Vgate Icar Pro
- Does not work with Bluetooth 5.0
- WiFi Version needed
- Can’t tell if it works, unpaid version allows only two sensors
Requested features
11 requests- Add gauges instead of numbers for CarPlay
- Add more PIDs (e.g., exhaust gas temperature, transmission temp)
- Vehicle selector
- Support landscape mode
- Add custom PIDs for vehicle-specific measurements
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- Add light mode
- Add smaller format windows for CarPlay
- Add EV specific measurements (battery temp, state of charge, etc.)
- Add transmission temperature display
- Add oil temperature display for VW/Audi
- Allow single purchase for limited values
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
OnTrack
- Monthly$3.991 Month
- Yearly - Best Value7 Days trial$29.991 Year
Questions
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