Comparison

Vroomist 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

Vroomist

Features
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Vroomist turns your iPhone into a precision vehicle performance analyzer. Connect a RaceBox GPS, Dragy Lite device via Bluetooth for professional-grade measurements, or use your iPhone's built-in GPS. SPRINT MEASUREMENTS Measure acceleration times across any speed range. Built-in presets include 0-60 mph, 60-130 mph, 0-100 km/h, 100 - 200 km/h and dozens more. Create your own custom sprint specs for any speed range you want to test. DRAG RACING Track your 1/8 mile, 1/4 mile, 1/2 mile, and full mile times with trap speed readouts. Add custom distance targets to match your local strip. SLOPE-CORRECTED TIMES Every sprint and drag result includes a slope-corrected time that estimates your flat-ground performance. Vroomist divides each run into segments and corrects each one individually based on its actual elevation change — so hills, dips, and rolling terrain are all accounted for, not just the difference between start and finish altitude. GPS LOGGING Record full GPS sessions to capture every detail of your run — speed, altitude, G-force, and distance — all timestamped and stored locally. REAL-TIME CHARTS Watch your speed, G-force, and altitude update live on a customizable chart. Adjust the time or distance window, tweak G-force smoothing, set dead zones, and zoom in for a closer look. After a run, compare multiple measurements side by side with overlay charts. SHIFT & SPEED ALERTS Set a shift point and Vroomist beeps when it's time to shift. Set a max speed alert and get notified the moment you hit it. Both work in the background while you drive. WEATHER & DENSITY ALTITUDE Vroomist automatically captures temperature, humidity, barometric pressure, and density altitude with every measurement, so you can correlate performance with environmental conditions. SUPPORTED DEVICES • Dragy Lite (up to 25 Hz GPS, selectable 10/20/25 Hz sample rate) • RaceBox Mini (25 Hz GPS) • RaceBox Mini S (25 Hz GPS) • RaceBox Micro (25 Hz GPS) • iPhone Internal GPS (1 Hz) APPLE WATCH See your live speed, device connection status, and measurement results right on your wrist. DATA EXPORT Export individual results or bulk-download your entire measurement history as CSV files in a ZIP archive. Filter by measurement type and time range. Save chart images to your photo library. FULLY CUSTOMIZABLE • Metric or imperial units for speed, temperature, and distance • Custom sprint and drag specifications • Adjustable slow-run filters to automatically discard poor results • Chart draw rate, zoom, smoothing, and visibility toggles • Sound and haptic feedback options • Per-car measurement profiles PRIVACY FIRST Your data stays on your device. Vroomist stores everything locally with no cloud uploads, no accounts.

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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/

Screenshots

Vroomist4 screens
RaceBuddy Overlay4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Vroomist at none against RaceBuddy Overlay's 3. Vroomist also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 5 months) and iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.2). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Vroomist ships an update every 9 days, RaceBuddy Overlay every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Ā· 3 level
Vroomist versus RaceBuddy Overlay: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVroomistRaceBuddy Overlay
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.0 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB37 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNorbert MagyarImperio

In-app purchases

None

Vroomist

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 Vroomist free?
Vroomist 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 Vroomist or RaceBuddy Overlay have ads?
Neither Vroomist nor RaceBuddy Overlay shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Vroomist or RaceBuddy Overlay?
Vroomist ships an update every 9 days, and RaceBuddy Overlay every 5 months. Most recently, Vroomist was updated on November 9, 2026 and RaceBuddy Overlay on October 31, 2026.

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