Comparison

OnTrack vs VMH Flex J1939

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

Head to head
About

OnTrack

Features
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Introducing Shift, an innovative app designed to make manual driving simpler and more efficient. By allowing you to set your desired RPM for gear changes, Shift provides a visual cue on your smartphone, making it easier than ever to know the perfect moment to shift gears. Ideal for both novice and experienced manual drivers, this app helps optimize your car's performance and fuel efficiency, while also making driving a more enjoyable experience. Features: Custom RPM Shift Point: You have the power to set the RPM at which you'd like to shift gears, tailoring the driving experience to your personal preference or to the specific demands of your vehicle. Bluetooth OBD Integration: Easily connect Shift to your car using a Bluetooth OBD II adapter, ensuring compatibility with a broad range of vehicles and a simple setup process. Intuitive Shift Light Display: Much like hardware Shift-Lights, but without the premium price. Quick and Easy Setup: Just connect the app to your car via the Bluetooth OBD II adapter, enter your preferred RPM shift point, and you're ready to go. How It Works: Pair your smartphone with your car through a Bluetooth OBD II adapter. Launch the Shift app and input your desired RPM for gear changes. Drive as usual and watch for the shift indicator on your phone for the perfect shift timing. Advantages: Improve your vehicle's performance and fuel efficiency. Customize your driving experience based on your skill level and car's capabilities. Compatibility: Compatible with most gasoline and diesel vehicles that have an OBD II port (1996 and newer). Requires the use of a Bluetooth 4 OBD II adapter (available separately). Get Shift now and take control of your driving experience. Set your RPM, see the shift, and feel the difference in your drive. Join the Shift community and redefine the way you engage with the road, one gear at a time. EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

VMH Flex J1939

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THE VMH FLEX Tiny device / endless possibilities Small but powerful, the VMH Flex is the perfect compromise to display a large amount of boat data in a compact device. No matter if you are wearing gloves or if it is raining on your deck, the innovative laser touch button allows you to scroll up to 5 different screens. Every screen can be freely customized with your most important information, and the setup – including alarms – is easily done with your smartphone just with a Β»tapΒ«. Capable of reading from both sensors and CAN the VMH Flex is further empowered by the LIN connectivity to get all the information from your battery thanks to the Intelligent Battery Sensor.

Screenshots

OnTrack4 screens
VMH Flex J19394 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: VMH Flex J1939 at none against OnTrack's 2. VMH Flex J1939 also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.2). OnTrack's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. OnTrack sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. VMH Flex J1939 asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

OnTrack ships an update every 2 weeks, VMH Flex J1939 every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 3 level
OnTrack versus VMH Flex J1939: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOnTrackVMH Flex J1939
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks β€” betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo β€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch β€” betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.215.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size8 MB4 MB
Age rating+44+
DeveloperOnTrack Apps LimitedVeratron AG

In-app purchases

2 purchases

OnTrack

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Yearly - Best value7 Days trial$19.991 Year
None

VMH Flex J1939

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is OnTrack free?
OnTrack is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is VMH Flex J1939 free?
VMH Flex J1939 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do OnTrack or VMH Flex J1939 have ads?
Neither OnTrack nor VMH Flex J1939 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, OnTrack or VMH Flex J1939?
OnTrack ships an update every 2 weeks, and VMH Flex J1939 every 2 months. Most recently, OnTrack was updated on October 9, 2026 and VMH Flex J1939 on October 1, 2026.

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