Comparison

Track Evolution vs Trackside

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

Head to head
About

Track Evolution

Features
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Track Evolution is a free logbook for HPDE drivers, track day enthusiasts, and club racers. Log your events and sessions, record lap times per track, and see your progression over time with clear charts. Import telemetry to dig deeper into your driving — no desktop software required. TRACK YOUR PROGRESS Every session you log builds your history at each circuit. See your personal bests, session-over-session improvement, and long-term trends at a glance. BUILT FOR THE PADDOCK Quick session entry between run groups. Your full logbook in your pocket — pull up your last visit's times and notes before you grid up. TELEMETRY IMPORT Bring in your data and review it without leaving the app. CARPLAY LAP RECORDING Record laps directly from the app. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://docs.trackevolution.app/docs/privacy.html

About

Trackside

Record and analyze your driving with automatic lap timing and telemetry. Compare laps, sync onboard footage, and share your performance with friends. Supports various external GPS devices and car models.

Highlights
  • Automatic lap timing
  • Telemetry video creation
  • AI driving insights
  • Friends leaderboards
  • GoPro/DJI/Insta360 camera control
  • Import VBOX, Garmin data
  • Porsche direct connection
Features
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Get more from every lap with free, unlimited recording and automatic lap timing. Record in any car with your iPhone, analyze your driving, and create shareable telemetry videos. LAP TIMING • Automatic track detection, predicted lap times, and live delta • Create custom circuits and point-to-point courses for autocross and other runs • View live delta timing and control recording with Apple CarPlay ANALYSIS & AI • Compare laps, sectors, and corners, review inputs, and see your optimal lap • Compare reference videos from YouTube with synchronized playback and a live time delta • Get in-app AI insights or explore synced telemetry with the Trackside ChatGPT plugin FRIENDS & LEADERBOARDS • Compare stats and personal bests on friends-only leaderboards • Share full session telemetry with friends and compare laps CAMERAS & VIDEO • Record with your iPhone or control supported GoPro, DJI, and Insta360 cameras • Import footage directly from supported cameras • Sync onboard footage and export videos with telemetry overlays IMPORT, SYNC & EXPORT • Import VBOX, Porsche Track Precision, Garmin Catalyst, and other supported files • Sync sessions with iCloud and export VBOX-compatible files GPS & OBD COMPATIBILITY • RaceBox: Mini, Mini S, and Micro • Dragy: Pro, Lite, DRG70, DRG70-C, and DRG69 • OBD: OBDLink CX, Veepeak OBDCheck BLE/BLE+, Dragy OBD II, Vgate (IOS-Vlink), and OBDBLE PORSCHE DIRECT CONNECTION Trackside supports the same Porsche models as Track Precision. • 911: all 992 models; 991.2 (2017+); 991.1 GT3 / GT3 RS (2015+) • Cayman & Boxster: 982 / 718 (2017+); 981 Cayman GT4 (2015+) • Cayenne, Panamera, and Taycan: 2022+ Questions or feedback? Email trackside@californiamotorsports.co Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Track Evolution4 screens
Trackside4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Trackside at daily against Track Evolution's every 3 days. 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. Track Evolution sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Trackside sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Track Evolution ships an update every 3 days, Trackside daily. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Track Evolution versus Trackside: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTrack EvolutionTrackside
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—4 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 daysDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB220 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperEric RichardsonDaniel Stratton

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Track Evolution

Subscriptions2
  • Track Evolution Pro Monthly14 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Track Evolution Pro Yearly14 Days trial$19.991 Year
2 purchases

Trackside

Subscriptions2
  • Trackside Pro Monthly$12.991 Month
  • Trackside Pro Annual$59.991 Year

Questions

Is Track Evolution free?
Track Evolution is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Trackside free?
Trackside is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Track Evolution or Trackside have ads?
Neither Track Evolution nor Trackside shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Track Evolution or Trackside?
Track Evolution ships an update every 3 days, and Trackside daily. Most recently, Track Evolution was updated on November 6, 2026 and Trackside on November 10, 2026.

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