TrackAddict vs Trackside
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
Trackside
Record and analyze track driving sessions with automatic lap timing, turn-by-turn insights, and video comparison. Connect your iPhone or compatible GPS receiver to capture telemetry data and share performance videos. Explore demo mode to test features without a vehicle.
- Automatic lap timing
- Turn-by-turn telemetry analysis
- Reference video comparison
- Shareable telemetry videos
- Friends and leaderboards
- Import from VBOX, Garmin Catalyst
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Get more from every lap with free, unlimited recording and automatic lap timing. Record in any car with your iPhone, analyze your driving, and create shareable telemetry videos. LAP TIMING • Automatic track detection, predicted lap times, and live delta • Create custom circuits and point-to-point courses for autocross and other runs • View live delta timing and control recording with Apple CarPlay ANALYSIS & AI • Compare laps, sectors, and corners, review inputs, and see your optimal lap • Compare reference videos from YouTube with synchronized playback and a live time delta • Get in-app AI insights or explore synced telemetry with the Trackside ChatGPT plugin FRIENDS & LEADERBOARDS • Compare stats and personal bests on friends-only leaderboards • Share full session telemetry with friends and compare laps CAMERAS & VIDEO • Record with your iPhone or control supported GoPro, DJI, and Insta360 cameras • Import footage directly from supported cameras • Sync onboard footage and export videos with telemetry overlays IMPORT, SYNC & EXPORT • Import VBOX, Porsche Track Precision, Garmin Catalyst, and other supported files • Sync sessions with iCloud and export VBOX-compatible files GPS & OBD COMPATIBILITY • RaceBox: Mini, Mini S, and Micro • Dragy: Pro, Lite, DRG70, DRG70-C, and DRG69 • OBD: OBDLink CX, Veepeak OBDCheck BLE/BLE+, Dragy OBD II, Vgate (IOS-Vlink), and OBDBLE PORSCHE DIRECT CONNECTION Trackside supports the same Porsche models as Track Precision. • 911: all 992 models; 991.2 (2017+); 991.1 GT3 / GT3 RS (2015+) • Cayman & Boxster: 982 / 718 (2017+); 981 Cayman GT4 (2015+) • Cayenne, Panamera, and Taycan: 2022+ Questions or feedback? Email trackside@californiamotorsports.co Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Trackside at 5.0 against TrackAddict's 4.5. Trackside also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 2 months) and review sentiment (100% vs 82%). TrackAddict's advantage is ratings volume (515 vs 3) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, 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
Both are free to download. TrackAddict sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Trackside sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Trackside holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TrackAddict has 515 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 82% of TrackAddict's written reviews are positive against 100% of Trackside's.
TrackAddict ships an update every 2 months, Trackside daily. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | TrackAddict | Trackside |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (515 ratings) | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 82.4% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 515 — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Daily — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 30 MB | 45 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | HP Tuners LLC | Daniel Stratton |
Customer experience
TrackAddict
Trackside
Bugs and requests
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
Trackside
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
TrackAddict
- Pro Edition Upgrade$8.99
Trackside
- Trackside Pro Monthly$9.991 Month
- Trackside Pro Annual$59.991 Year
Questions
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