Comparison

Dexian Timer vs ApexHub

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

Head to head
About

Dexian Timer

Features
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Dexian Timer is a professional lap timing and telemetry analysis tool designed exclusively for track day and karting enthusiasts. Fully compatible with the high-performance 25Hz Dexian D1 GPS, RaceChrono DIY protocol devices, and .VBO file imports, it delivers the ultimate smooth experience for lap timing and data review. KEY FEATURES: • High-Precision GPS Data: Supports external GPS receivers with up to a 25Hz update rate, completely eliminating the lag of built-in smartphone GPS. • Universal Video Auto-Sync (Patent Pending): A pioneering dynamic timestamp QR code solution that breaks device barriers, supporting ANY external camera or smartphone for video recording. Simply record the on-screen QR code before driving; upon import, the app visually scans it to achieve millisecond-perfect alignment between your video and telemetry data, completely eliminating tedious manual timeline adjustments. • Bluetooth OBD Telemetry: Support for connecting external Bluetooth OBD modules. Read real-time underlying vehicle performance data (such as Engine RPM and Throttle Position) perfectly synced with your GPS telemetry, making your data review and exported videos look like professional motorsport broadcasts. • Innovative Pit2Car Communication: Break the communication barrier between the car and the pit wall! Without needing any account registration, your pit crew or friends can use a web browser to send real-time commands (like "Box") directly to your live dashboard while you are driving. • Perfect Map Alignment in China: Automatically handles map coordinate conversions to completely eliminate the trajectory offset issues common in traditional apps. Your racing line aligns perfectly with the map. • Auto Lap Timing & Real-Time Delta: Intelligently detects your current track and automatically triggers timing when crossing the start/finish line. During your stint, it displays a precise, position-based real-time delta against your session's or day's best lap, letting you instantly know your current pace. • Session Analysis & Dual-Lap Comparison: A dedicated landscape analysis workspace seamlessly integrating map trajectories, telemetry graphs, and onboard videos. Features highly synchronized dual-video and data playback to compare two laps side-by-side, visually identifying fast and slow sectors to find exactly where to push harder. • Video Export with Data Overlay: Export your track highlight videos with professional telemetry HUDs with a single tap. Freely configure the overlay elements (speed, G-force friction circle, OBD data, etc.) to create highly personalized videos ready for easy sharing. • 1,000 Built-in Tracks: Pre-loaded with nearly 1,000 touring car and karting tracks worldwide. No manual start/finish line setup required—just arrive and race. POWERFUL COMPATIBILITY Supports any Bluetooth GPS receiver based on the RaceChrono BLE DIY protocol. Seamlessly imports and exports industry-standard .VBO files to perfectly integrate with your existing data ecosystem. IMPORTANT SAFETY DISCLAIMER Motorsport is inherently dangerous. This application is designed exclusively for use on closed-circuit tracks and professional racing facilities. DO NOT use this app on public roads. The data is for reference only. Always prioritize safe driving.

About

ApexHub

This app wirelessly downloads, manages, and analyzes race session data from various popular data loggers. It offers video overlay with synchronized telemetry, 3D track replays, and on-device driving tips for in-depth performance insights.

Highlights
  • Wireless data download from race loggers
  • Video overlay with synchronized telemetry
  • 3D track replay and viewing angles
  • On-device driving tips
  • Multi-channel data parsing and comparison
  • Lap time overview with best lap highlighting
  • Multi-lap overlay comparison
Features
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ApexHub wirelessly connects to AiM, Alfano, UniGo, GoPro and other popular race data loggers, letting you download, manage, and analyze your session data right from your phone. Key Features: • Wireless download from AiM Mychron5/5s/6, Alfano6/7/Legend, UniGo One/7006, GoPro Hero9-13 and other devices • Import your own video and overlay synchronized telemetry and gauges for frame-accurate analysis • Immersive 3D track replay and viewing angles • On-device driving tips powered by local algorithms • Multi-channel data parsing and comparison across multiple dimensions • Lap time overview with automatic best/worst lap highlighting • Multi-lap overlay comparison • Smart track sector analysis • Optimal lap calculation • Delta time visual analysis Terms of Use: https://apexhub.run/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://apexhub.run/privacy.html

Screenshots

Dexian Timer4 screens
ApexHub4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Dexian Timer at none against ApexHub's 2. Dexian Timer also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 weeks). ApexHub's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.5). 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. ApexHub sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Dexian Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Dexian Timer ships an update fortnightly, ApexHub every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Dexian Timer versus ApexHub: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDexian TimerApexHub
PriceFreeFree
Rating—3.0 (2 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.513.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size134 MB71 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer骞 魏Syssci

In-app purchases

None

Dexian Timer

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

ApexHub

Subscriptions2
  • ApexHub Pro$7.991 Month
  • ApexHub Pro$49.991 Year

Questions

Is Dexian Timer free?
Dexian Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ApexHub free?
ApexHub is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Dexian Timer or ApexHub have ads?
Neither Dexian Timer nor ApexHub shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Dexian Timer or ApexHub?
Dexian Timer ships an update fortnightly, and ApexHub every 5 weeks. Most recently, Dexian Timer was updated on September 22, 2026 and ApexHub on September 12, 2026.

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