Comparison

OnTrack vs DashCAN

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • CarPlay integration
  • Real-time performance monitoring
  • Engine RPM, coolant temperature, oil pressure
  • Customizable temperature alerts
  • Instant notifications for threshold breaches
  • User-friendly display
Features
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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/

About

DashCAN

Transform your iPhone or iPad into a car's dashboard. Monitor real-time engine data, customize gauge layouts, and track performance metrics like lap times and acceleration. Requires a specific Bluetooth interface.

Highlights
  • Real-time engine data display
  • Customizable dashboard layouts
  • GPS lap timer with track mapping
  • Performance meter for acceleration tests
  • Data logging and export
  • Shift light indicator
Features
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This app requires a DashCAN Bluetooth Interface to connect to your car's ECU. (www.dashcan.eu) Turn your iPhone or iPad into a powerful automotive dashboard. Live Engine Gauges Monitor RPM, coolant temperature, exhaust gas temperature, intake air temperature, manifold pressure, throttle position, oil temperature, oil pressure, battery voltage, vehicle speed, lambda, fuel pressure, power, torque, ignition advance, knock amplitude, gear position, and more — all in real time. Fully Customizable Dashboard Choose from 7 gauge designs including analog needles, bar gauges, text displays, and live charts. Drag, resize, and arrange gauges freely on your screen. Save and load layout presets to switch between configurations instantly. Customize colors to match your style. Shift Light Configurable RPM-based shift light indicator helps you nail every gear change on track or on the strip. GPS Lap Timer Built-in lap timer with GPS tracking for track days. Define your own tracks with finish line and sector points. Get real-time lap times, best lap tracking, delta times, sector splits, and a live track map. Analyze your laps with detailed post-session breakdowns including G-force telemetry. Performance Meter Measure 0-100 km/h, 100-200 km/h, quarter-mile times, and create custom speed or distance-based measurements. Track your results with split times and full session history. Data Logging Record telemetry sessions with all connected sensor data. Review logs with interactive charts, zoom, and data pointers. Export logs for further analysis. Cloud Sync Create an account to upload and back up your lap timer sessions, logs, and performance results to the cloud. Import & Export Share gauge configurations, button layouts, indicator setups, and log data using custom file formats (.dcg, .dcb, .dci, .dcl). CAN Bus & OBD Support Works with DashCAN Bluetooth adapters for direct CAN bus communication. Supports a wide range of ECU protocols and sensor types. Designed for the Track Landscape-only, full-screen interface optimized for dashboard mounting. Works on both iPhone and iPad with tablet-optimized scaling.

Screenshots

OnTrack4 screens
DashCAN4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: DashCAN at 100% against OnTrack's 37%. DashCAN also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.3) and in-app purchases (none vs 2). OnTrack's advantage is ratings volume (57 vs 1). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. OnTrack sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. DashCAN asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

DashCAN holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: OnTrack has 57 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 37% of OnTrack's written reviews are positive against 100% of DashCAN's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

OnTrack ships an update every 4 weeks, DashCAN every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
OnTrack versus DashCAN: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOnTrackDashCAN
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.3 (57 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews37.3% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings57 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB42 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOnTrack Apps LimitedAttila Dan

Customer experience

OnTrack

All ratings55 ratings
Positive56.4%
Neutral5.5%
Negative38.2%
Written reviews51 reviews
Positive37.3%
Neutral17.6%
Negative45.1%

DashCAN

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

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

DashCAN

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

OnTrack

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$3.991 Month
  • Yearly - Best Value7 Days trial$29.991 Year
None

DashCAN

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is OnTrack free?
OnTrack is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DashCAN free?
DashCAN is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, OnTrack or DashCAN?
DashCAN is rated higher. OnTrack averages 3.3 out of 5 from 57 ratings, while DashCAN averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do OnTrack or DashCAN have ads?
Neither OnTrack nor DashCAN shows ads.
Which is updated more often, OnTrack or DashCAN?
OnTrack ships an update every 4 weeks, and DashCAN every 2 weeks. Most recently, OnTrack was updated on October 24, 2026 and DashCAN on October 24, 2026.

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