Racing App vs MotorTrend
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Racing App
Experience racing events visually with live car positions on a track. Access race calendars, team details, and sponsor information. Teams can authorize their vehicles to be displayed live.
- Live vehicle tracking
- Team and sponsor information
- Race calendar
- Speed indicator
- TV-Out function
- Visual race track display
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The Racing App from the GPSoverIP GmbH is intended for all racing sport fans, which have fun to get more information and details of the racing sport via new media. Using this App offers the possibility for fans to see the racing event in a visual way. Positions of the racing cars for example will be therefore displayed live on a race track. The user additionally receives additional information like race calendar, information on the teams and race tracks. This app allows racing teams via an authorization with their GPSoverIP-Account (GPSoverIP-Hardware GPSeye is required), to let their vehicles be shown on the selected race track for a desired time period. This application is through the input of third persons like the racing team and the provider a media, which is permanently changing in his cognition. In this case we want to point out that the quality of the ceased data depends on the assistance of third parties (for example graphical material, driver information, quality of the vehicle positions etc.). Herewith the GPSoverIP GmbH wants to thank in the interest of the user. The GPSoverIP GmbH also aims with this collaboration for a constant function enhancement of the Racing App in future. Note: For optimal use of the Racing app GPS services are used. Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life. ------------------------------- Features: - Live-demonstration of the racing vehicles - Team information - Sponsor information - Speed indicator - Racing calendar - TV-Out function Notice: The maps must be downloaded separately. We recommend to use a Wi-Fi connection. A visual output on screens or beamer is possible via HDMI adapter or AirPlay mirroring.
MotorTrend
Access the latest automotive news, in-depth car reviews, and a comprehensive buyer's guide to research your next vehicle. Explore historical magazine archives and find listings for vehicles in the marketplace.
- Breaking automotive news
- Extensive Buyer's Guide
- Car reviews and specs
- Vehicle listings
- 70+ years of magazine archives
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Find what drives you with the MotorTrend app, your go-to destination for all things automotive. Whether you're an automotive enthusiast, researching your next car, or just love staying in the know about the latest automotive news, MotorTrend has you covered. Stay Ahead of the Curve: Get the latest automotive news delivered straight to your fingertips. From breaking industry developments to comprehensive car reviews, our app keeps you informed and up to date with the world of cars and all upcoming MotorTrend events. Explore feature stories that provide unparalleled insights into the industry's trends, technologies, and innovations. Find Your Dream Ride: With our interactive Buyer's Guide, you can dive deep to find the perfect ride. From classics to cutting-edge models, our detailed reviews, specs, and insights help you make informed decisions on your next purchase. When you’re ready to buy, check vehicle listings using the MotorTrend Marketplace. Be Part of the Celebration: Celebrate MotorTrend’s 75th Anniversary with us! Access a collection of digital magazine archives including over 70 years of MotorTrend, HOT ROD Magazines and more. Key Features: • Breaking automotive news • Extensive Buyer's Guide for researching your next ride • Over 70 years of MotorTrend and HOT ROD Magazines • User-friendly interface for seamless navigation Download the MotorTrend app now and find what drives you. For help, please visit https://help.motortrend.com Terms of Use: https://www.hearst.com/-/us-magazines-terms-of-use Privacy Policy: https://www.hearst.com/-/us-magazines-privacy-notice We may work with third-party advertising companies and other partners that help us deliver tailored advertisements to you. To opt-out of behavioral tracking on mobile devices, you may use the DAA AppChoices Tool, available at http://www.aboutads.info/appchoices
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Racing App at 80% against MotorTrend's 40%. Racing App also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.1). MotorTrend's advantage is ratings volume (56K vs 5) and rating (4.8 vs 4.6). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
MotorTrend holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MotorTrend has 56K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 80% of Racing App's written reviews are positive against 40% of MotorTrend's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Racing App | MotorTrend |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (5 ratings) | 4.8 (56K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 79.7% of reviews — better | 40.2% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 5 | 56K — better |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 66 MB | 27 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | GPSoverIP GmbH | Motor Trend Group LLC |
Customer experience
Racing App
MotorTrend
Bugs and requests
Racing App
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
MotorTrend
Reported bugs
4 issues- App crashes and freezes
- Streaming problems and playback issues
- Login and account management problems
- Incompatibility with some devices
Requested features
4 requests- Offline viewing and downloads
- Improved playlist and resume features
- Better organization of content and archives
- Consistent experience across devices
In-app purchases
Racing App
No in-app purchases
MotorTrend
No in-app purchases
Questions
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