Comparison

Kartnote vs DashFacer

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

Head to head
About

Kartnote

Features
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Log every session and see what makes you faster. Kartnote is a focused karting logbook for drivers, mechanics, racing families, and small teams. Track race sessions, lap and sector times, kart setups, weather conditions, and driver progress—all organized in one dependable place. Stop relying on messy notebooks or scattered spreadsheets. Kartnote makes it simple to preserve what happened on track so you can focus on getting faster. RECORD THE DETAILS THAT MATTER: • Lap and Sector Times: Enter lap and sector times while Kartnote automatically calculates your personal bests. • Detailed Setup Tracking: Log chassis, engine, and tire setups alongside weather and track temperatures. • Session Context: Record the date, track, kart, class, and session type—from Practice and Qualifying to Heats, Pre-Finals, Finals, and Races. • Driver Feedback: Save session notes and driver comments while they are still fresh. ANALYZE YOUR PROGRESS: Build a reliable history of every race weekend and test day. Review sessions by track, driver, kart, or class to understand what changed and how performance developed over time. Kartnote automatically calculates useful statistics including best lap, average lap, consistency, total lap count, and distance. BUILT FOR DRIVERS, FAMILIES, AND SMALL TEAMS: Manage multiple drivers as well as shared karts, engines, and classes using one logbook. Every session connects the driver, equipment, setup, conditions, and lap times—making Kartnote useful for solo racers, parents managing their children’s karts, instructors, mechanics, and small teams. FREE FOR 5 SESSION DAYS, THEN ONE PURCHASE: Try the full app free for your first 5 session days. A session day is any day you add or edit a session; other days don't count. After that, a one-time purchase keeps adding and editing unlocked. No subscription. Always available, with or without the purchase: • View, review, and delete your sessions • Sync your data across devices with iCloud • Export your data as CSV files for analysis or archival No ads. Kartnote works on iPhone and iPad. EVERYTHING INCLUDED: The full app includes deeper analysis and time-saving workflows: • Session Comparison: Compare your performance with the previous relevant session at the same track. • Setup and Weather Differences: Review chassis, tire, engine, and weather changes side by side. • Smart Autofill: Save time at the track by filling setup values from relevant previous sessions. • Advanced Insights: See your most consistent session, most progress and biggest step on the dashboard, plus a Progress chart of best lap and spread for every track. • Bulk Management: Assign equipment and classes to multiple past sessions and merge duplicate classes. Whether you are testing subtle setup changes, chasing personal bests, or building a long-term kart racing history, Kartnote gives you a dependable performance record for every day on track. Kartnote is a one-time purchase, not a subscription. Buy once and share it with your family through Family Sharing. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

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DashFacer

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DashFacer transforms your iPhone into a live racing dashboard, built for real drivers on real tracks. Mount it to your steering wheel and experience real-time performance insights while you race. DashFacer connects to live timing systems across licensed tracks, delivering instant lap data, sector performance, and live position updates — right where you need them most. Whether you're chasing personal bests or battling for position, DashFacer keeps you informed and focused with live data and intelligent voice feedback. Features: Real-Time Telemetry - live lap time, position, sector deltas, and gap analysis — updated while you drive. Sector Delta - See your gain or loss in each sector — get performance feedback before the lap is even finished. Multi-Class Position - See your real-time ranking not only overall, but also within your class. Whether you’re racing amateurs, or pro drivers, you always know your position against the right competitors. Voice Feedback - hear your latest lap time or performance changes without taking your eyes off the track. Steering Wheel Mount Friendly - designed for visibility and clarity from your wheel or dashboard. Optimized Dark UI - high-contrast design for outdoor visibility and night racing. Free Plan & Upgrades: The free plan includes all data channels and voice feedback for the first 5 minutes of your session. After this, voice feedback is disabled and some data channels are limited. Full access requires an in-app purchase or subscription. By using this app, you agree to DashFacer's Terms of Use. https://dashfacer.com/terms/

Screenshots

Kartnote4 screens
DashFacer4 screens

Verdict

The call

Kartnote and DashFacer are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Kartnote sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $24.99 per year and DashFacer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Kartnote versus DashFacer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKartnoteDashFacer
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyWeeklyWeekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNordlate OyValerio Mazzeo

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Kartnote

Subscriptions1
  • Kartnote Pro14 Days trial$24.991 Year
One-time1
  • Kartnote Full Access$24.99
3 purchases

DashFacer

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly$22.991 Year
One-time1
  • Premium Lifetime$44.99

Questions

Is Kartnote free?
Kartnote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DashFacer free?
DashFacer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Kartnote or DashFacer have ads?
Neither Kartnote nor DashFacer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Kartnote or DashFacer?
Kartnote ships an update weekly, and DashFacer weekly. Most recently, Kartnote was updated on November 8, 2026 and DashFacer on November 5, 2026.

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