Comparison

DashCAN vs FIA Digital Licensing

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

Head to head
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.

About

FIA Digital Licensing

Features
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The FIA Digital Licensing app is the official digital platform for managing international and national licenses issued by your National Sporting Authority. It allows drivers to apply for, manage, and track their racing licenses in a secure and streamlined way, replacing paper-based processes with a fully digital experience. What you can do with the app • Create and manage your licensing profile • Apply for new licenses or renew existing ones – both national and international ones • Upload required documents directly from your device • Track the status of your license application • Receive updates and notifications during the review process • Access your approved license in digital format All information is handled securely and in line with FIA and your National Sporting Authority regulations. Designed for the ANSs ecosystem The app connects drivers with their National Sporting Authorities (ASNs) enabling faster reviews, clearer communication, and more consistent licensing processes across countries. It supports structured validation of documents and eligibility requirements, helping reduce errors and delays during the application process. Security and data protection The FIA Digital Licensing app is built with security and privacy as a priority. • Personal data is processed only for licensing purposes • Information is stored securely using recognised security standards • Data is shared only within the licensing ecosystem and with your local ASNs • Users can request access, correction, or deletion of their data Full details are available in the Privacy Policy. Who the app is for • Drivers applying for international and national drivers licenses • Participants renewing or updating existing licenses • Users who need a reliable digital record of their licensing status Availability The app is intended for use by motorsport drivers and operates according to FIA sporting regulations and the local National Sporting Authority licensing rules. Some features require an active user account and may depend on approval by the relevant ASN.

Screenshots

DashCAN4 screens
FIA Digital Licensing4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: DashCAN at 3 against FIA Digital Licensing's 1. DashCAN also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.6). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DashCAN ships an update every 2 weeks, FIA Digital Licensing every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
DashCAN versus FIA Digital Licensing: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDashCANFIA Digital Licensing
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size42 MB51 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAttila DanFEDERATION INTERNATIONALE DE L'AUTOMOBILE

In-app purchases

None

DashCAN

No in-app purchases

None

FIA Digital Licensing

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DashCAN free?
DashCAN is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is FIA Digital Licensing free?
FIA Digital Licensing is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do DashCAN or FIA Digital Licensing have ads?
Neither DashCAN nor FIA Digital Licensing shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DashCAN or FIA Digital Licensing?
DashCAN ships an update every 2 weeks, and FIA Digital Licensing every 3 weeks. Most recently, DashCAN was updated on November 4, 2026 and FIA Digital Licensing on November 8, 2026.

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