IMSA vs RACER+
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
IMSA
Stay updated with every IMSA race weekend. Access live video, IMSA Radio, and real-time timing and scoring for the WeatherTech SportsCar Championship and Michelin Pilot Challenge series.
- Live video streaming
- IMSA Radio access
- Live timing and scoring
- Race weekend coverage
- WeatherTech SportsCar Championship
- Michelin Pilot Challenge
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The official IMSA mobile app features live video, IMSA Radio, timing and scoring and more during every IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship and IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge race weekend.
RACER+
Stream motorsports, car builds, and enthusiast content with an extensive library of live and on-demand programming. Offers exclusive events and original series for a premium experience.
- Extensive racing and car build library
- Exclusive live events
- On-demand programming
- Original series content
- Mobile, CTV, and desktop versions
- Advanced search bar
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The New and Free RACER+ app offers motorsport fans and auto enthusiasts an unparalleled streaming experience, boasting the most extensive library of racing, build & enthusiast, news & information and original series content. Catering to a global audience, it curates the best in motorsports, delivering a diverse range of exclusive live events and on-demand programming. With a commitment to quality and innovation, RACER+ ensures that users immerse themselves in the thrill of high-speed action and the intricacies of vehicle customization, providing the ultimate premium experience for aficionados worldwide. Key features include: mobile, CTV and desktop versions, FREE SIGN UP for optimized and custom experience, Carousel header with programming priorities, LIVE & UPCOMING & LIVE with countdown and detail info, SPOTLIGHT featured row curated by expert fans, new episodes row, RACER+ Original featured row, genre based rows for enhanced browsing in addition to advanced search bar, daily new releases including VOD exclusives, FAQ & CONTACT dedicated pages for assistance. For any further information including managing you account please go to https://www.mavtv.com/app-faq on your Mobile or Desktop device. Terms of Use - https://racer.com/terms-and-conditions/ Privacy Policy - https://racer.com/racernetwork/privacy-policy/ For auto-renewing subscriptions please see Apple's Terms of Use (EULA) https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: IMSA at 4.1 against RACER+'s 3.5. IMSA also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 5) and review sentiment (28% vs 8%). RACER+'s advantage is ads (none vs shown) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, ratings volume and update cadence 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. RACER+ sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. IMSA asks for nothing beyond the download.
IMSA holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 69 and 197 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 28% of IMSA's written reviews are positive against 8% of RACER+'s.
IMSA ships an update every 2 months, RACER+ every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | IMSA | RACER+ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.1 (69 ratings) — better | 3.5 (197 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 28.3% of reviews — better | 8.2% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 69 | 197 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 6 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Ad-supported — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 93 MB | 106 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | +4 |
| Developer | International Motor Sports Association, LLC | Racer Network, LLC |
Customer experience
IMSA
RACER+
Bugs and requests
IMSA
Reported bugs
8 issues- No portrait mode
- Hamburger menu issues
- Incompatible with newer devices
- Outdated information
- Crashes when opened
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- Login issues
- Slow performance
- Video playback issues
Requested features
5 requests- Apple TV app
- Notifications
- Landscape mode
- Live feed
- Live timing and scoring
RACER+
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
IMSA
No in-app purchases
RACER+
- STANDARD Monthly$7.991 Month
- PREMIUM Monthly$19.991 Month
- PREMIUM 3 Month$39.993 Months
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- STANDARD Annual$79.991 Year
- PREMIUM Annual$99.991 Year
