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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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. A FREE CORE YOU CAN RELY ON: No subscription is required to: • Log, edit, and review unlimited sessions • Manage drivers, karts, engines, classes, and tracks • Sync your data across devices with iCloud • Export your data as CSV files for analysis or archival UNLOCK KARTNOTE PRO: Kartnote Pro adds 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 track-specific progress and richer dashboard analytics. • 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 Pro is available as an optional annual auto-renewing subscription. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

DashFacer

Features
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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

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Kartnote at none against DashFacer's 3. On price, update cadence, 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. DashFacer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Kartnote asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
Kartnote versus DashFacer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKartnoteDashFacer
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyWeeklyWeekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNordlate OyValerio Mazzeo

In-app purchases

None

Kartnote

No in-app purchases

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 no in-app purchases.
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 September 17, 2026 and DashFacer on September 16, 2026.

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