# OnTrack vs DashCAN

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.

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

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | OnTrack | DashCAN |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.3 (57 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ontrack-obd2-scanner/id6446315145/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dashcan-lap-timer-and-ecu-dash/id6476441441/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **57** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 37.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 22 MB | 42 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [OnTrack Apps Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1647551624) | [Attila Dan](https://appshunter.io/developer/905720373) |

## What reviewers say

### OnTrack

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ontrack-obd2-scanner/id6446315145)

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:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Yearly - Best Value | $29.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great CarPlay integration
- 💡 Useful for monitoring temps and info
- 🚀 Fast refresh rate
- 👍 Easy to read info at a glance
- 👍 Highly customizable

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connection issues with various dongles
- 🐛 Lack of support/unresponsive developers
- 🐛 App crashes
- 🐛 Limited PIDs available
- 🐛 Boost pressure limit

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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


### DashCAN

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dashcan-lap-timer-and-ecu-dash/id6476441441)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*