Track Evolution vs G86 Racing
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Track Evolution
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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
G86 Racing
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G86 Racing records GPS lap times, telemetry and onboard video for cars and motorcycles. Use your iPhone or iPad on its own for circuit track days and point-to-point runs, or add supported sensors and a car computer. Lap timing • Circuit laps and point-to-point runs with live delta, lap times and sector splits • Mapped tracks, a track editor and routes learned from your own driving • Save a recorded run or a selected section as a track, and compare shared sections across runs • Session history, track maps and metric or imperial units • Phone GPS works offline Free features Guest mode includes lap timing and local session history without an account. A free account adds the track editor, three onboard videos and a Pro demonstration session. Team is free for 7 days for new accounts. Pro analysis and video • Compare up to four laps or runs using speed, time gap, g-force and telemetry traces • Review corner entry, minimum and exit speeds, lateral g, sectors and consistency • Motorcycle lean-angle display, charts and video overlay • On-device coaching reports with corner scorecards • Configurable live instruments and charts • Record onboard video and export a copy with a 720p or 1080p telemetry overlay • Choose an overlay look, move its instruments and select the part of the recording to export • CSV, MoTeC i2 CSV, AiM CSV, VBO and JSON exports; supported CSV imports Connected telemetry and pit wall • Guided car-computer connection using a QR code • ECU and external GPS over MQTT with supported receiver and ECU profiles • Car-specific computer selection, with automatic fallback to available phone sensors • Cloud sync and a live pit wall for your crew in a browser CarPlay and Apple Watch Basic session status and recording controls are free. Pro adds sector comparisons, roadbook guidance, rally timers and advanced Watch tools, including trip correction, speed zones, moto clock and pit messages. Team workspace Team adds shared sessions, roles, event plans, stints, checklists, setup revisions, parts stock and driver debriefs. Each teammate needs their own Pro subscription. Video remains on the device that recorded it. Cloud sync does not upload original footage. Subscriptions Pro and Team are auto-renewable subscriptions, billed monthly or annually. Payment is charged to your Apple Account when you confirm the purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless you cancel it at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel it in your App Store account settings. Prices are shown in the App Store before you buy. G86 is a driving aid, not official timing or a safety system. Check the track configuration and timing lines before driving. GPS accuracy depends on the receiver, mount and conditions. Terms of Use: https://g86racing.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://g86racing.com/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Track Evolution at every 3 days against G86 Racing's every 2 weeks. G86 Racing's advantage is device support (5 vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Track Evolution sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and G86 Racing sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Track Evolution ships an update every 3 days, G86 Racing every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Track Evolution | G86 Racing |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days — better | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 13 MB | 116 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Eric Richardson | SIA CrowFoundry |
In-app purchases
Track Evolution
- Track Evolution Pro Monthly14 Days trial$1.991 Month
- Track Evolution Pro Yearly14 Days trial$19.991 Year
G86 Racing
- G86 Pro · Monthly$14.991 Month
- G86 Team · Monthly$49.991 Month
- G86 Pro · Annual$149.991 Year
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- G86 Team · Annual$499.991 Year
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