Comparison

DirtTune vs KartGrip

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

Head to head
About

DirtTune

This app provides quick, track-ready setup recommendations for dirt racing vehicles based on real-time conditions. It helps racers adjust for handling issues and make changes efficiently at the track, eliminating guesswork. Supported classes include Late Model, IMCA Modified, and more.

Highlights
  • Instant setup recommendations
  • Adjust for track conditions
  • Fix common handling issues
  • Quick changes at the track
  • Supported racing classes
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DirtTune – The Racer’s Setup App Tired of guessing on your setup? DirtTune gives you fast, track-ready setup recommendations based on real conditions in under a minute. Built by a racer, for racers. What DirtTune Does. Get instant setup recommendations Adjust for track conditions Fix common handling issues (tight, loose, etc.) Make changes quickly at the track No more guessing. No more wasting a night fighting the car. Supported Classes Late Model IMCA Modified UMP Modified USRA B-Mod Street Stock (CRUSA) Crown Vic (Dirt) Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

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

DirtTune4 screens
KartGrip4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: KartGrip at 5.0 against DirtTune's 4.5. KartGrip also leads on ratings volume (8 vs 2). On price, review sentiment, 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. DirtTune sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 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 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 8 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
DirtTune versus KartGrip: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDirtTuneKartGrip
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (2 ratings)5.0 (8 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings28 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.115.1
Further details — not scored
Size62 MB43 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJOSHUA JEREMIAH DAYDirtBite LLC

Customer experience

DirtTune

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

KartGrip

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

In-app purchases

1 purchases

DirtTune

Subscriptions1
  • DirtTune Pro$4.991 Month
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 DirtTune free?
DirtTune 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, DirtTune or KartGrip?
KartGrip is rated higher. DirtTune averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while KartGrip averages 5.0 from 8 ratings.
Do DirtTune or KartGrip have ads?
Neither DirtTune nor KartGrip shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DirtTune or KartGrip?
DirtTune ships an update every 2 weeks, and KartGrip every 2 weeks. Most recently, DirtTune was updated on October 2, 2026 and KartGrip on October 24, 2026.

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