Comparison

IMSA vs RaceSpot

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Live video streaming
  • IMSA Radio access
  • Live timing and scoring
  • Race weekend coverage
  • WeatherTech SportsCar Championship
  • Michelin Pilot Challenge
Features
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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.

About

RaceSpot

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RaceSpot is the ultimate companion for motorsport enthusiasts. Discover the most iconic racetracks, legendary corners, museums and automotive landmarks across the globe — all in one app. Whether you’re planning a trip, attending a Grand Prix, or exploring historic racing destinations, RaceSpot helps you find the places every petrolhead should experience. Add locations to your favorites, mark them as visited, and create your own motorsport travel history. From Formula 1 circuits to classic racing museums, mountain roads, monuments and hidden gems — build your personal map of motorsport culture. Features : • Explore racetracks, museums & famous racing spots worldwide • Access photos, track details & history of each location • Save your favorite places for later trips • Mark spots as visited and track your achievements • View and manage your personal motorsport bucket list • Clean design, no background clutter — just pure racing passion Perfect for : • Formula 1 and MotoGP fans • Trackday drivers & sim racers • Car culture travelers • Motorsport history lovers • Anyone planning their next racing adventure Unlock the world of motorsport. Where will you race next?

Screenshots

IMSA4 screens
RaceSpot4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: RaceSpot at none against IMSA's shown. RaceSpot also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 2 months). IMSA's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.0). On price, 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

IMSA ships an update every 2 months, RaceSpot every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
IMSA versus RaceSpot: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIMSARaceSpot
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (69 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews28.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings69 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 10 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS16.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size93 MB3 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperInternational Motor Sports Association, LLCAurelien DELRUE

Bugs and requests

IMSA

Reported bugs

8 issues
  • No portrait mode
  • Hamburger menu issues
  • Incompatible with newer devices
  • Outdated information
  • Crashes when opened
Show 3 more
  • Login issues
  • Slow performance
  • Video playback issues

Requested features

5 requests
  • Apple TV app
  • Notifications
  • Landscape mode
  • Live feed
  • Live timing and scoring

RaceSpot

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

IMSA

No in-app purchases

None

RaceSpot

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is IMSA free?
IMSA is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is RaceSpot free?
RaceSpot is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do IMSA or RaceSpot have ads?
IMSA shows ads; RaceSpot does not.
Which is updated more often, IMSA or RaceSpot?
IMSA ships an update every 2 months, and RaceSpot every 10 days. Most recently, IMSA was updated on October 12, 2026 and RaceSpot on October 3, 2026.

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