Proform Wireless Scale vs RaceBuddy Overlay
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Proform Wireless Scale
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Connect and control a PROFORM Wireless Scale System without using an LCD display box.
RaceBuddy Overlay
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Turn your track day data into broadcast-quality video overlays, detailed lap analysis, and shareable car cards — all from your iPhone. RB Overlay is built for track day enthusiasts, amateur racers, and motorsport content creators who want more from their telemetry data. Import files from the logger you already use, analyze your performance, and create professional video overlays — no desktop software required. IMPORT ANY TELEMETRY FORMAT RB Overlay reads more formats than any other mobile app: • VBO (RaceBox) • RNZ (RaceNavigator) • RCZ (RaceChrono) • CSV (universal, with auto-detection for RaceBox, Race Render, Serious Racing, FASTLAP, and custom layouts) • MoTeC LD (binary, reverse-engineered) • ECUMaster EMU Black (.emublog) • F1 official session data via API Just open the file — RB Overlay handles the rest. ANALYZE EVERY LAP Get a complete picture of every session: • Automatic lap detection from GPS data • Sector splits with colour-coded deltas • Best lap and ideal lap calculation • Speed traces, G-force graphs, and altitude profiles • Lap-to-lap comparison with overlaid telemetry charts • Interactive track map with live car position • Save and compare laps across sessions DRAG RUN ANALYSIS Measure acceleration performance with precision: • Automatic drag run detection • Speed-to-speed times (0-60, 60-120, etc.) • Distance-based metrics (0-100m, 0-200m) • Altitude and slope compensation • Satellite signal quality tracking CREATE VIDEO OVERLAYS Export professional video with real-time telemetry data: • Green screen mode — generate a pure overlay to composite in any editor • Video overlay mode — apply telemetry directly onto your onboard footage • Full custom layout designer — drag and drop gauges, maps, timers, and stats • Speed gauge, G-force meter, lap timer, circuit map, sector times, and more • Pre-built layouts for circuit and drag sessions • Export in 1080p, 2K, or 4K resolution • Portrait mode for Instagram Stories and Reels • Audio passthrough from source video CREATE CAR CARDS Design shareable photo cards for social media: • Import any photo from your camera roll • Overlay your best lap, sector times, track name, and date • Export in Story (9:16), Post (1:1), or Landscape (16:9) format • Perfect for Instagram, Twitter, and racing communities BROWSE F1 DATA Explore official Formula 1 session data: • Browse seasons from 2000 to present • View race, qualifying, and practice sessions • Access lap times for every driver • Study real F1 telemetry including RPM, gear, throttle, brake, and DRS • Overlay F1 data with the same tools you use for your own sessions 500+ TRACKS BUILT IN • Automatic circuit detection within 3km • Cloud-synced track database • Create custom track definitions for private circuits FREE TO USE — PRO TO GO FURTHER RB Overlay is free to download with full support for VBO, RNZ, RCZ, and CSV import, basic analysis, and green screen export at 1080p. Upgrade to Pro for: • 2K and 4K video export • Portrait video export • Video overlay on your own footage • Lap comparison tools • Custom layout designer • MoTeC LD and EMU Black import • Watermark removal Whether you are reviewing your latest track day, building content for your racing channel, or just exploring F1 data — RB Overlay gives you the tools that used to require a desktop and expensive software, right on your phone. Download RB Overlay and turn raw data into something worth sharing. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Proform Wireless Scale at none against RaceBuddy Overlay's 3. Proform Wireless Scale also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 5 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 26.2). On price, 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
Both are free to download. RaceBuddy Overlay sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Proform Wireless Scale asks for nothing beyond the download.
Proform Wireless Scale ships an update every 2 months, RaceBuddy Overlay every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Proform Wireless Scale | RaceBuddy Overlay |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 5 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 26.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 19 MB | 37 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | PerfectLaunch Racing | Imperio |
In-app purchases
Proform Wireless Scale
No in-app purchases
RaceBuddy Overlay
- Monthly PRO$1.991 Month
- Yearly$9.991 Year
- Lifetime$19.99
Questions
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