RallyMate vs RDBK
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
RallyMate
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Rallymate is the tripmeter, map, and notebook for tourist car rallies β where a paper roadbook tells you where to turn, but you want precise digital distance, a live trace of your route, and notes pinned exactly where things happen. The roadbook stays in charge. Rallymate is the tripmeter on the dash and the notepad beside it: glanceable, forgiving, quiet. The whole bottom of the screen is one giant reset target, so the co-pilot's thumb lands without looking down. ONE TAP TO START Open, tap START, and you're tracking. No setup, no menus. TRIPMETER Total and intermediate distance, correctable on the fly. Pause, resume, reset β never lose ground silently. Tap anywhere to zero your interval at the next reference. Live speed, average, stage time and distance always in view. LIVE MAP Your route traced behind you. Tap to drop a marker; search a place when the co-pilot loses the page. GPS-LINKED NOTES Pin a note where it happens β quiz, photo, checkpoint, hazard β with an optional photo. Review them on the map afterward and export the run as GPX or JSON. DRIVER & CO-PILOT Two cockpit layouts, one tap apart: a big readout and reset target for the driver, a notes sheet for the co-pilot. REGULARITY MODE For regularity rallies: hides the map and all speed for a clean tripmeter, and adds a chronometer for your regularity tests. Enter each test's waypoint times from the roadbook with quick scroll wheels, tap at the start and at every waypoint, and see the countdown to the next waypoint and how early or late you reached it. Results are saved with the rally, and the next rally can reuse your tests. Swipe sideways to switch between normal and regularity mode. BUILT FOR THE CAR Dark UI, the screen stays awake, and distance keeps counting even when the screen is locked or you switch apps. Haptic and sound on every reset. A rally left running overnight ends by itself, so it doesn't drain your battery. PRIVATE BY DESIGN No account, no sign-up. Your routes and notes never leave your device β delete them anytime. Made by Corto BV, the Belgian team behind Marque42. iPhone only, built for portrait on the dashboard.
RDBK
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Every turn has a story. Make it yours with RDBK. Turn your iPhone or iPad into a digital roadbook navigator, GPS recorder and trip computer. Plan a 4x4 adventure, prepare a motorcycle rally, explore by bike or follow a trail on foot β with your route, notes and distances in one place. FOLLOW YOUR ROADBOOK Navigate note by note with clear tulip diagrams, distances, compass headings (CAP), road types and danger symbols. Use automatic GPS advancement or validate notes manually, with an optional map to help you find your bearings. RECORD THE ADVENTURE Capture your GPS track, pause and resume along the way, and add notes to remember the details. With an account, add geotagged photos and save your recording as a roadbook to refine later. Export your track as GPX. CREATE YOUR OWN ROUTES Start with a GPX file, a recording or a route drawn on the map. Build and edit roadbook notes with directional arrows, junctions and rally symbols. Generate notes from your route, then review and adjust them before heading out. Share a .rdbk file or export a printable PDF. KEEP YOUR NUMBERS IN VIEW Tripmaster brings together total and partial distance, speed, heading and a stopwatch. Adjust your odometer as you go and set speed alerts. Use it on its own or alongside your roadbook. PREPARE FOR LESS SIGNAL Save roadbooks for offline use before you leave. Download available route maps in advance to keep your route close at hand. Discovering new routes, account features and sharing require an internet connection. FIND YOUR NEXT ADVENTURE Browse public roadbooks, discover events and connect through clubs. Keep your own roadbooks private or share them with other adventurers. MADE FOR IPHONE AND IPAD Use your iPhone on the move and the larger iPad screen to plan, edit and navigate. Record GPS tracks in the background with the required location permissions. Available in English, Spanish, Italian, German and French. Plan it. Record it. Ride it. Your next adventure starts with RDBK.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: RDBK at every 3 days against RallyMate's every 3 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
RallyMate ships an update every 3 weeks, RDBK every 3 days. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.
| Parameter | RallyMate | RDBK |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 days β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.0 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 67 MB | 67 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Corto | Alvaro Franz |
In-app purchases
RallyMate
No in-app purchases
RDBK
No in-app purchases
Questions
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