YB Races vs Star Stream Pro
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
YB Races
Follow live race tracking for various events like yacht races, car rallies, and adventure races directly on your mobile device. View team information, leaderboards, course maps, and wind data. Replay past race moments and stay updated with a social media feed.
- Live race tracking
- Team information
- Live leaderboards
- Map, course, and wind info
- Replay facility
- Social media feed
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The YB Tracking iPhone/iPad app allows you to follow live race tracking on your mobile - updated to feature everything we track including yacht races, car rallies, adventure racing and more. Information in the race viewer is also controlled by the race organisers - not YB Tracking. For instance, if a race organiser has not provided pictures for the teams, then pictures will not appear in this app or on our web-based viewer. Key features: - See information about the teams in the race - View live leaderboards - Review the map, course and wind info (where available) - Zoom to all teams, leaders, and the course area - Social media feed with news about the race - Replay facility, to allow you to scrub backwards and forwards in time Note: This app requires an internet connection to operate
Star Stream Pro
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Professional-grade live video streaming and vehicle telemetry for your iPhone, iPad, and Web Dashboard. Connect your StreamBox Pro, TelemetryBox Pro, or Star Streamer video app and produce professional broadcasts in real-time from anywhere on the planet with data overlays, remote cameras, and in-car action. Whether you're racing, rallying, or pushing limits on a course day, Star Stream delivers your vehicle data, driver biometrics, and GPS position to your live stream—and to fans watching from across the globe. LIVE STREAMING WITH DATA OVERLAYS • Broadcast vehicle telemetry overlays to your live stream • Real-time data appears on screen: speed, RPM, gear, G-forces • GPS course mapping shows your position to viewers worldwide • Heart rate overlays let fans see driver intensity in real-time • Works with popular streaming platforms and software REAL-TIME TELEMETRY DASHBOARD • Live gauges for RPM, speed, throttle, and gear position • Engine temperatures: coolant, oil, air intake, transmission • Pressure monitoring: oil, fuel, coolant, brake bias • Tire pressure and temperature for all four corners • Fuel level with configurable tank capacity • Customizable layout—arrange gauges your way GPS COURSE MAPPING • Live vehicle position on satellite, standard, or hybrid maps • Record your driving line with automatic course logging • View altitude, heading, and GPS satellite count • Share your course data with your team or audience, or keep it private DRIVER BIOMETRICS • Connect Bluetooth heart rate monitors (Garmin, Wahoo, Polar) • Monitor driver and navigator heart rate and stress levels during sessions • Stream biometric data to your live broadcast SESSION RECORDING • Record telemetry sessions for later analysis • View historical data with interactive charts • Export session data for external analysis EASY DEVICE SETUP • Bluetooth for quick setup and WiFi configuration • Automatic device discovery on your local network • Manage multiple Star Stream devices from anywhere Optimized for both iPhone (cockpit-ready) and iPad (pit crew dashboard), Star Stream adapts its layout to give you the best experience on any device. YOUR CENTRAL COMMAND FOR ALL STAR STREAM DEVICES Manage your entire Star Stream ecosystem from one app. Configure your StreamBox Pro, TelemetryBox Pro, or Star Streamer, monitor device status, and switch between vehicles instantly. One app, all your devices, complete control. Visit starstream.pro for more information.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Star Stream Pro at none against YB Races's 10. Star Stream Pro also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). YB Races's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.6). On price, ads 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
Both are free to download. YB Races sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Star Stream Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.
YB Races ships an update every 2 months, Star Stream Pro fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | YB Races | Star Stream Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.9 (74 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 18.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 74 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 16 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Ground Control Technologies UK Ltd | Star Stream |
Bugs and requests
YB Races
Reported bugs
15 issues- App crashes when zooming in or switching between functions
- Crashes after viewing 3+ boats in race viewer
- Buttons unresponsive or difficult to click
- White screen with loading spinner, content won't load
- Race data doesn't update or updates with significant delay
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- App freezes when losing focus or switching apps
- Error messages when reloading races
- Incompatible with iPhone X and newer display formats
- Boats display on land instead of water
- Leaderboard doesn't show actual race leaders
- Boat photos and wind data fail to load
- App requires multiple launches to function
- Zoom function causes crashes
- Notes about retired boats inaccessible in app
- New race viewer crashes frequently
Requested features
17 requests- Ability to save favorite boats/teams for quick access
- Search function for boats on map
- Highlight/tag individual boats on map
- Map scale indicators and distance measurements
- Distance to finish and between boats display
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- Zoom function that maintains state and doesn't reset
- Filter to show only selected boats/teams instead of deselecting all
- Improved weather overlay and wind visualization
- Auto-play track history feature
- Larger boat numbers/identifiers when zoomed
- Geographic landmarks and reference points on map
- Support for all major races (e.g., Vendee Globe)
- Better social media feed filtering for race-specific content
- Password recovery option on login screen
- Cross-device app purchase synchronization
- iPad-optimized interface
- Ability to view web version on iOS devices
Star Stream Pro
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
YB Races
- YBE00187$2.99
- Newport Bermuda 2012$2.99
- Chicago Mackinac 2012$2.99
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- YBE00009 Yacht Race$2.99
- YBE00045$2.99
- YBE00048$2.99
- YBE00116$2.99
- YBE00123$2.99
- YBE00136$2.99
- YBE00240$2.99
Star Stream Pro
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is YB Races free?
Is Star Stream Pro free?
Do YB Races or Star Stream Pro have ads?
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