Comparison

Crew Auto Support vs RaceBuddy Overlay

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

Head to head
About

Crew Auto Support

Easily manage your vehicle's maintenance and repairs. Book services with trusted providers, track real-time progress, and keep all your car's service history organized in one convenient place.

Highlights
  • Easy service booking
  • Real-time service updates
  • Organized service history
  • Direct communication with support
  • Personalized offers and discounts
Features
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Crew Auto Support makes managing your car simple and stress-free. Book services, track progress in real time, and stay informed at every step of your vehicle’s journey. From maintenance and repairs to inspections and support, Crew keeps everything organized in one place. Key features include: Easy service booking with trusted providers Real-time updates on your car’s status Clear service history and records Direct communication and support Personalized offers and loyalty discounts based on your activity Crew is designed to save you time, reduce uncertainty, and give you confidence in how your car is handled. Whether you need routine service or ongoing support, Crew helps you stay in control of your car care.

About

RaceBuddy Overlay

Features
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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/

Screenshots

Crew Auto Support4 screens
RaceBuddy Overlay4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Crew Auto Support at none against RaceBuddy Overlay's 3. Crew Auto Support also leads on iOS requirement (16.6 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. RaceBuddy Overlay sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Crew Auto Support asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Crew Auto Support versus RaceBuddy Overlay: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCrew Auto SupportRaceBuddy Overlay
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 7 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.6 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size89 MB35 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWAVE RESEARCHES AND COMPUTER STUDIES COMPANYImperio

In-app purchases

None

Crew Auto Support

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

RaceBuddy Overlay

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly PRO$1.991 Month
  • Yearly$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$19.99

Questions

Is Crew Auto Support free?
Crew Auto Support is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is RaceBuddy Overlay free?
RaceBuddy Overlay is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Crew Auto Support or RaceBuddy Overlay have ads?
Neither Crew Auto Support nor RaceBuddy Overlay shows ads.

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