Comparison

Live RC Buddy Analytics vs KartGrip

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

Head to head
About

Live RC Buddy Analytics

This app provides real-time race data analytics for RC racing, allowing users to track laps, analyze performance, and manage car setups. It offers specialized tools for nitro racers and integrates with LiveRC timing systems to enhance race day strategy and practice sessions.

Highlights
  • Real-time lap tracking
  • Performance analytics
  • Car setup management
  • Nitro pit strategy calculator
  • Live event results
  • Practice session analysis
Features
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MASTER RC RACING WITH PERSONAL ANALYTICS Live RC Buddy connects to LiveRC timing systems and transforms race data into actionable insights. Track every lap in real-time, follow your Driver Rating, compare rivals, analyze your performance, and save winning setups - all on your phone at the track. Built for racers who compete on LiveRC-equipped tracks worldwide. --- BUILD YOUR DRIVER PROFILE New personal analytics help you understand where you stand: - Driver Rating with monthly movement - All-time and yearly Driver Ratings leaderboards - Pilot search with top drivers, your rating, and competitors around you - Driver Insights generated from your event history - Rivalries with head-to-head records and shared events - Personalized home screen with recent results and rivalry highlights See your racing story at a glance, then drill into the details when it matters. --- ANALYZE YOUR PERFORMANCE IN REAL-TIME Professional race analytics at your fingertips: - Live lap-by-lap tracking as races happen - Best lap and average pace analysis - Top 5, 10, and 15 lap averages - Consistency scoring and standard deviation - Position tracking throughout each heat - Cross-event performance comparison - Recent and monthly position trend charts - Visual charts showing race progression without clutter See exactly where you're gaining or losing time against competitors. --- NEVER LOSE YOUR WINNING SETUP AGAIN Complete setup management system: - Save unlimited car configurations with photo setup sheets - Link setups to specific heats and track conditions - Quick copy and modify existing setups - Share setups with teammates - Track which configurations work best at each event Your entire garage organized and ready when you need it. --- PERFECT YOUR PIT STRATEGY (NITRO RACING) Specialized tools for nitro racers: - Intelligent pit stop strategy calculator - Refueling timer with alerts - Optimize fuel stops for race length - Never miss your pit window --- STAY AHEAD ON RACE DAY Real-time event tracking: - Live heat results and standings from LiveRC - Personalized schedule highlighting your heats - Participant lists with quick pilot selection - Rating and ranking updates - Track your performance across entire events - Fast access to current event, tracks, garage setups, and pit timer - Personal "For you" section for your latest result and top rivalry --- PRACTICE SESSION TRACKING Improve during practice: - Record lap times from LiveRC online monitor - Save session notes and best results - Analyze practice data with charts - Compare practice to race performance --- FREE FEATURES: - Live race results and standings - Real-time heat tracking - Personalized race schedules - Driver Rating overview and leaderboard browsing - Participant and arrangement views - Unlimited setup storage with photos - Basic lap tracking and notes - Nitro refuel timer and pit strategy --- PREMIUM ANALYTICS: - Advanced lap statistics and charts - Practice session recording from online monitor - Setup linking to specific heats - Heat notes and detailed annotations - Cross-event pilot analysis - Driver Insights and rivalry analysis - Rating context around your leaderboard position - Heat-by-heat performance comparison - Full statistical breakdown --- WORKS WITH LIVERC TIMING SYSTEMS Live RC Buddy connects to any track using LiveRC timing. All the race data you know and trust from live.liverc.com, enhanced with personal tracking and analysis tools. Not a replacement for LiveRC - a powerful companion that makes the data work for you. --- Join racers worldwide using Live RC Buddy to track their progress and improve their performance. Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy policy: https://www.rc-buddy.com/privacy

About

KartGrip

This app helps dirt oval kart racers meticulously track and manage their race car's setup. It allows for precise entry of corner weights, gearing, and other critical components, with features like AI assistance and setup sheet scanning.

Highlights
  • Corner weight tracking
  • Cassette and jack bolt entry
  • Wheel spacing and alignment
  • Gearing and wing adjustments
  • Setup sheet scanning
  • AI Crew Chief assistance
  • Cross preview calculations
Features
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Dial in your dirt oval kart, from the scales to the green flag. KartGrip keeps your whole setup in one place — corner weights, cassettes, jack bolts, spindle washers, wheel spacing, gearing and alignment — so you stop guessing what you ran last time you were fast. BUILT FOR DIRT OVAL KARTS Outlaw and Rigid. Real kart hardware, not car parts with the names changed. Cassette line positions, jack bolt turns out, spindle washer counts above and below, wheel offset and rim width per corner, and wing angle and position for Outlaw. START ON THE SCALES Enter all four corner weights and KartGrip works out Total, Cross %, Left % and Front % as you type, with a heads-up when a number drifts outside the window for your class. TAPE MEASURE ENTRY Cassettes and jack bolts use a fraction keypad instead of a decimal box. Enter 3 1/2 lines or 2 1/4 turns the way you actually say it at the track. SCAN A SETUP SHEET Photograph a handwritten sheet and KartGrip reads the values off it, flags anything that looks misread, and lets you check every field before it saves. SAVE AND COMPARE Keep up to 5 setups free. Build a reference library per track, then load a night that worked and start from there. KARTGRIP PRO - AI Crew Chief — describe how the kart is handling and get a specific change back. Entry, middle or off the corner, worked against your actual corner weights, class and current setup. Built on dirt oval karting practice, not generic racing advice. - Cross Preview — see roughly where Cross % and corner load land from a jack bolt, washer or cassette change before you pick up a wrench. - RPM and Gear Estimator — check a gear change against your driver and rear gear on setup night instead of at the green flag. - PDF Setup Sheets — a clean one-page sheet for the clipboard, the trailer wall or a teammate. - Unlimited saved setups. NO ACCOUNT, NO TRACKING No sign-up, no email, no analytics and no ads. Your setups live on your device. Full details in the privacy policy. Cross Preview, the RPM estimator and Crew Chief give estimates and starting points. Nothing replaces time on the scales and laps on the track KARTGRIP PRO SUBSCRIPTION KartGrip Pro is an auto-renewing subscription, offered monthly or annually. Pricing for your region is shown in the app before any purchase is confirmed. Payment is charged to your Apple Account when you confirm the purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period, and your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours before the period ends. Manage or cancel your subscription in your Apple Account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://kartgrip.dirtbite.com/privacy

Screenshots

Live RC Buddy Analytics4 screens
KartGrip4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: KartGrip at 5.0 against Live RC Buddy Analytics's 4.3. KartGrip also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 67%). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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. Live RC Buddy Analytics sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and KartGrip sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

KartGrip holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 8 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Live RC Buddy Analytics's written reviews are positive against 100% of KartGrip's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Live RC Buddy Analytics ships an update every 8 days, KartGrip every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Live RC Buddy Analytics versus KartGrip: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLive RC Buddy AnalyticsKartGrip
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (6 ratings)5.0 (8 ratings) — better
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings68 — better
Update frequencyEvery 8 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size131 MB43 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSergei MitianinDirtBite LLC

Customer experience

Live RC Buddy Analytics

All ratings6 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

KartGrip

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Live RC Buddy Analytics

Subscriptions2
  • Racer month7 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • Racer year7 Days trial$9.991 Year
3 purchases

KartGrip

Subscriptions2
  • KartGrip Pro — Monthly$7.991 Month
  • KartGrip Pro — Annual$59.991 Year
One-time1
  • 50 Crew Chief Messages$2.99

Questions

Is Live RC Buddy Analytics free?
Live RC Buddy Analytics is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is KartGrip free?
KartGrip is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Live RC Buddy Analytics or KartGrip?
KartGrip is rated higher. Live RC Buddy Analytics averages 4.3 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while KartGrip averages 5.0 from 8 ratings.
Do Live RC Buddy Analytics or KartGrip have ads?
Neither Live RC Buddy Analytics nor KartGrip shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Live RC Buddy Analytics or KartGrip?
Live RC Buddy Analytics ships an update every 8 days, and KartGrip every 2 weeks. Most recently, Live RC Buddy Analytics was updated on October 24, 2026 and KartGrip on October 24, 2026.

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