Comparison

Pitbox vs Driver Apex Companion

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

Head to head
About

Pitbox

Enhance your sim racing experience with real-time telemetry and historical data. Get live insights into sector deltas, tire conditions, car positions, and more. Analyze past performance and prepare for races with circuit guides and strategy tips.

Highlights
  • Real-time sector deltas
  • Tire state and temperature monitoring
  • Proximity sensor for nearby cars
  • Live map with car positions
  • Session history analysis
  • Circuit guides and race strategy tips
Features
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Pitbox is your real-time sim racing companion. Connect your iPhone to your sim game over UDP and access the data the game doesn't show you. LIVE DURING YOUR SESSION - Sector deltas to the leader - Tyre state and temperature window - Proximity sensor for nearby cars - Penalties and track limit warnings - Fuel load and race pace - Live map with every car's position on track - Live timing board with gaps and lap times for the full field - Swipe or tap to switch between dashboards on the fly SESSION HISTORY Every lap saved automatically. Review lap times, tyre stints, positions and race results, and analyse your pace on interactive charts to spot where you're gaining or losing time. RACE BRIEFING Circuit guides for every track. Compound allocations, strategies by race distance and track tips before you head to the grid. RADIO CHECK Verify your wheel buttons are reaching the car before each session. HOW TO CONNECT Enable UDP telemetry in your game settings, enter your iPhone IP address and Pitbox detects the format automatically. Pitbox is an unofficial app. Not affiliated with Formula One Licensing BV or Electronic Arts. Terms of Use (EULA): https://pitboxapp.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://pitboxapp.com/privacy

About

Driver Apex Companion

Features
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Driver Apex Companion is a live telemetry companion for sim racers. Connect to your PlayStation via UDP, analyse every lap in real time, compare sectors, and review your full race history. Features include: - Live telemetry dashboard with speed, gear, brakes, throttle, and fuel - History of 10 laps for the combination of game, driver, car, and track - Lap-by-lap history with sector time comparison - Post-corner driving performance analysis - Multi-sim support - Secure local storage of lap data 14-day free trial. Then subscription takes place. Cancel anytime in iPhone Settings. Terms of Use: https://driverapex.com/terms/ Privacy Policy: https://driverapex.com/privacy/

Screenshots

Pitbox4 screens
Driver Apex Companion4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Driver Apex Companion at 17.0 against Pitbox's 26.2. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Pitbox sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Driver Apex Companion sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Pitbox versus Driver Apex Companion: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPitboxDriver Apex Companion
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS26.217.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size184 MB56 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperPITBOX RACING LTDDanilo Lima de Castro

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Pitbox

Subscriptions2
  • Pitbox Pro7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Pitbox Pro7 Days trial$39.991 Year
1 purchases

Driver Apex Companion

Subscriptions1
  • Driver Apex Companion Pro2 Months trial$4.991 Month

Questions

Is Pitbox free?
Pitbox is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Driver Apex Companion free?
Driver Apex Companion is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Pitbox or Driver Apex Companion have ads?
Neither Pitbox nor Driver Apex Companion shows ads.

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