# Dakar Rally vs ThinkerRide

The clearest difference is rating: Dakar Rally at 4.1 against ThinkerRide's 1.8. Dakar Rally also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 18) and review sentiment (29% vs 0%). ThinkerRide's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ThinkerRide sells 18 one-off in-app purchases. Dakar Rally asks for nothing beyond the download.

Dakar Rally holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 1.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dakar Rally has 153 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 29% of Dakar Rally's written reviews are positive against 0% of ThinkerRide's.

Dakar Rally ships an update every 4 weeks, ThinkerRide every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dakar Rally | ThinkerRide |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.1 (153 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dakar-rally/id487240329/reviews)** | [1.8 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thinkerride/id1568226283/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **153** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | **28.7% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 78 MB | 215 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Amaury Sport Organisation (A.S.O)](https://appshunter.io/developer/444734774) | [Chongqing Thinkerride Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1568226285) |

## What reviewers say

### Dakar Rally

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dakar-rally/id487240329)

Experience the world's toughest rally raid race. Get detailed route information, driver profiles, and live race updates. Watch highlights and follow your favorite competitors in real-time.

**Highlights:** Detailed route and stage information, Driver profiles, Live race updates, Real-time rankings, Competitor tracking, Video highlights and key moments

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great app for following the race live
- 🚀 Fantastic for live tracking and stage updates
- 💡 Useful features like live map and stage standings

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitchy and frustrating to use
- 🔍 Difficult to navigate and find desired information
- 🔍 Lacking in certain key features like live timing and video coverage

**Reported bugs**

- Duplicate rider records
- Notifications not linking to relevant updates
- Crashes and freezes on certain devices

**Requested features**

- Ability to track specific riders/drivers more easily
- More comprehensive video coverage and highlights
- Improved user interface and navigation


### ThinkerRide

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thinkerride/id1568226283)

Connect your phone to your vehicle's equipment for intelligent riding. Access navigation, receive call reminders, and track detailed cycling data like speed, mileage, and power. Explore your riding journey with smart features.

**Highlights:** Intelligent device interconnection, Vehicle instrument navigation, Call and message reminders, Real-time riding data tracking, Cycling route and map display, Vehicle fault information

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

**In-app purchases (18)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Navigation Package | $0.49 | one-time |
| 柔性屏元素购买 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 流量包 10MB | $1.90 | one-time |
| Navigation Package | $1.99 | one-time |
| Mapbox | $1.99 | one-time |
| Mapbox | $2.99 | one-time |
| 流量包 20MB | $3.90 | one-time |
| 流量包  30MB | $5.90 | one-time |
| NavigationPackage04 | $6.90 | one-time |
| 地图包（一个月） | $7.99 | one-time |
| NavigationPackage01 | $7.99 | one-time |
| 车辆远程控制包100次 | $9.90 | one-time |
| NavigationPackage05 | $9.90 | one-time |
| 续费1年 | $29.90 | one-time |
| 地图包（半年） | $41.99 | one-time |
| 智能服务包年费 | $49.90 | one-time |
| 续费2年 | $49.90 | one-time |
| 地图包（一年） | $79.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dakar Rally free?

Dakar Rally is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is ThinkerRide free?

ThinkerRide is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Dakar Rally or ThinkerRide?

Dakar Rally is rated higher. Dakar Rally averages 4.1 out of 5 from 153 ratings, while ThinkerRide averages 1.8 from 5 ratings.

### Do Dakar Rally or ThinkerRide have ads?

Dakar Rally shows ads; ThinkerRide does not.

### Which is updated more often, Dakar Rally or ThinkerRide?

Dakar Rally ships an update every 4 weeks, and ThinkerRide every 2 months. Most recently, Dakar Rally was updated on October 10, 2026 and ThinkerRide on October 8, 2026.

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