Comparison

Launchmeter vs G

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

Head to head
About

Launchmeter

Measure your car's acceleration performance with precise timing and G-force logging. It uses GPS and motion sensors for accurate readings, saving all your runs and routes locally for later review. Optional pro features offer weather correction and data export.

Highlights
  • 0-60 mph acceleration timing
  • GPS and motion sensor fusion for accuracy
  • G-force and friction circle logging
  • Run and route saving
  • Weather-corrected times (Pro)
  • CSV and GPX data export (Pro)
Features
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Launchmeter turns your iPhone into a performance meter. Find a safe, open space and measure your car's 0-60 mph time with one tap. ACCELERATION TIMING & SPLITS • 3-second countdown, then timing starts automatically when you pull away • Time several runs at once — 0-30, 0-60 and 0-100 mph — and set your own targets • Every split is compared with your personal best: green when faster, red when slower GPS + MOTION-SENSOR FUSION • Speed fuses GPS with your iPhone's accelerometer and gyroscope: accurate GPS gets more weight, the sensors fill the gaps between fixes • The launch moment is detected by the accelerometer, so the start isn't delayed by GPS updates • Hand shakes and road bumps are filtered out, so readings stay steady EVERYTHING AT A GLANCE • Big three-digit speed and a segmented speed bar • Friction circle for longitudinal and lateral G, plus a live G-force trace • Grade meter — tap to zero • Local temperature, humidity and pressure from Apple Weather, plus your iPhone's barometer RUNS & ROUTES SAVED • Speed and G-force traces, splits and route are saved on your iPhone for every run • Drag across the charts to replay any moment • Routes keep recording with the screen locked LAUNCHMETER PRO (OPTIONAL, ONE-TIME PURCHASE) • Weather-corrected times: air density, density altitude and SAE J1349 correction so runs compare fairly across seasons and altitude • Export CSV data and GPX tracks • Share cards with your splits and speed trace • Multiple cars: log and compare runs per car Everything else stays free forever. PRIVACY Your runs stay on your iPhone and are never uploaded. Location is only used to measure speed, record routes and look up local weather. SAFETY Only test on closed courses or where it's safe and legal. Obey traffic laws and never use your phone while driving. Continuous GPS use during a run increases battery drain. Results depend on GPS signal and phone mounting and are for reference.

About

G

Features
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G-Force Meter turns your phone into a real-time G-force gauge. Mount your phone in your car, tap to calibrate, and instantly view lateral and longitudinal G-force on a circular dashboard. Whether you want to monitor smooth driving or observe the forces during cornering, braking, and acceleration, everything is clearly visible at a glance. Features: - Real-time G-force measurement using your phone’s built-in accelerometer - Automatic calibration regardless of phone mounting angle - Radar chart showing the maximum G-force reached in each direction - Adjustable G-range slider to amplify subtle force changes - Pause and resume recording anytime

Screenshots

Launchmeter4 screens
G4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Launchmeter at none against G's shown. G's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 7 months) and device support (3 vs 1). On price 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. Launchmeter sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and G sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Launchmeter ships an update every 7 months, G every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
Launchmeter versus G: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLaunchmeterG
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB23 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer耀民 王Min-Tsung Tasi

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Launchmeter

One-time1
  • Launchmeter Pro$4.99
1 purchases

G

One-time1
  • 移除廣告$1.99

Questions

Is Launchmeter free?
Launchmeter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is G free?
G is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Launchmeter or G have ads?
G shows ads; Launchmeter does not.
Which is updated more often, Launchmeter or G?
Launchmeter ships an update every 7 months, and G every 5 days. Most recently, Launchmeter was updated on October 16, 2026 and G on October 18, 2026.

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