Comparison

JB4 Mobile vs Race Buddy

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

Head to head
About

JB4 Mobile

This app acts as a mobile data logger and display for vehicles equipped with a JB4 tuner. It allows users to monitor and log various engine parameters, view data in real-time, and adjust settings for performance tuning.

Highlights
  • Live gauge monitoring
  • Data logging and graphing
  • User adjustable settings
  • WMI settings modification
  • On-the-fly map switching
  • Code reading and deletion
Features
Currently charting
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The brand new JB4 Mobile application is finally ready for public release and has lots of great new features including: *Gauge theme customizations *Built-in raw CSV data viewer *Revamped User Adj./WMI data editors *New modern UI completely rewritten from the ground up *More seamless integration with our backend servers JB4 Connect Kit Users: 1) Install the Connect Kit per the installation guide for your vehicle 2) Create your account/sign in with this app 3) Ensure JB4 Mobile has all requested permissions 4) Tap the Connect button in JB4 Mobile About The App: JB4 Mobile is a mobile data logger and display for use with the JB4 tuner from Burger Motorsports. JB4 Mobile allows you to monitor and log multiple parameters from your JB4 equipped car. Parameters such as boost, rpm, fuel trims, air/fuel ratios, ignition advance and much more are available. Current Features: Live gauges Data logging Data graphing Log export via email Code reading/deletion Modify User Adj. (boost, fuel, etc.) settings Modify WMI settings Switch maps on the fly Auto WOT logging JB4 Firmware Updating JB4 ® is a registered trademark of Burger Motorsports Inc ® and is used with written permission.

About

Race Buddy

This app transforms your device into a professional racing performance analyzer. It offers GPS lap timing, drag racing measurements, and video data overlay for automotive enthusiasts. Track your performance, compare with others globally, and analyze your runs with detailed telemetry.

Highlights
  • Drag racing and acceleration testing
  • GPS lap timing with sector splits
  • Video recording with telemetry overlay
  • Density altitude calculations
  • Online leaderboards and community
  • Vehicle management profiles
Features
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For track day drivers, drag strip racers and tuners. Pair RaceBuddy ONE, RaceBox, Dragy or RaceHF — measure 0-60 mph, quarter mile, sector times, lap deltas, and real-world horsepower in one app. Used at 1,000+ sanctioned tracks worldwide by track day enthusiasts, autocross drivers, drag strip racers, motorcycle riders and performance tuners. Designed for closed-course use only — sanctioned circuits, drag strips, autocross courses. Not for road or street use. POWER & TORQUE — REAL-WORLD DYNO • Measure horsepower and torque from a single clean GPS pull • Smart Garage AI fills drivetrain, weight, gear ratios and frontal area • Compare power gains across mods, tunes and fuel • No chassis dyno needed LAP TIMER & TRACK DAY COMPANION • Professional GPS lap timing with sector splits • Automatic circuit detection at 1,000+ tracks worldwide • Live delta timing — real-time lap improvements • Ideal lap calculation from your best sectors • Track maps with racing line analysis • Compare laps against your best or any public Leaderboard lap DRAG STRIP & ACCELERATION • 0-60 mph, 0-100 km/h, 1/8 mile, 1/4 mile, 1/2 mile times • Predicted 1/4 mile ET — projected time live, mid-run • 60-foot rollout, slope correction, density altitude compensation • DIFF time vs your selected reference run • Compare runs side-by-side • Rolling acceleration from any speed • Braking performance measurement • Real-time speed display up to 25 Hz GPS accuracy • G-force meter for launch and braking analysis VIDEO & DATA OVERLAY • HD recording with synchronized telemetry • Green screen export for post-production • Overlay onto your existing video — Drag & Laptimer • Custom overlay layouts (PRO) • Up to 4K resolution and portrait orientation (PRO) • Picture-in-picture track map • Speed, G-forces, lap times, temperatures, RPM-derived data • Story and Post cards for Instagram and TikTok ADVANCED TELEMETRY & ANALYSIS • Density altitude for accurate tuning • Weather and temperature tracking • Detailed session history and statistics • VBO and CSV export • Telemetry import from other devices VEHICLE MANAGEMENT • Rich car profiles with variant data • AI fills unknown specs (gears, weights, drivetrain, more) • DCT, CVT, manual and automatic transmissions supported • Track multiple vehicles with per-car performance history • Power-to-weight calculations SUPPORTED GPS DEVICES (Bluetooth pairing required) • RaceBuddy ONE — connect and use for free • Dragy, Dragy Pro • RaceBox Mini, Mini S, Micro • RaceBox.cc • RaceHF External GPS device required. The phone's GPS is not supported — accurate timing needs a high-frequency, low-latency receiver. WHAT'S FREE vs PRO Free: connect RaceBuddy ONE, full lap timing, full drag timing (0-100, 1/4 mile, 60-foot, etc.), session history, VBO export, 1080p landscape video overlay export. PRO unlocks: connect any third-party GPS device, Power & Torque measurement, DIFF time, Compare Runs, Compare Laps, custom branding, custom overlay layouts, 2K and 4K export, portrait orientation, Picture-in-Picture, front-camera dual recording, custom track creation, premium support. PRO is available Monthly, Yearly (with 7-day free trial), or as a one-time Lifetime purchase. PERFECT FOR • Track day enthusiasts • Autocross and time attack drivers • Drag strip racers • Performance tuners and dyno operators • Driving instructors and students • Motorcycle riders Disclaimer: For closed-course and track use only. Always prioritize safety. Not intended for street racing or high-risk driving. Drive responsibly and obey all traffic laws. RaceBuddy uses Apple's standard EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

JB4 Mobile4 screens
Race Buddy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Race Buddy at Free against JB4 Mobile's $27.99. Race Buddy also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). JB4 Mobile's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7) and ratings volume (239 vs 12). On rating, ads 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

Race Buddy is free to download; JB4 Mobile costs $27.99 up front. Race Buddy sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. JB4 Mobile asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.8 for JB4 Mobile against 3.7 for Race Buddy. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: JB4 Mobile has 239 ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 52% of JB4 Mobile's written reviews are positive against 43% of Race Buddy's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

JB4 Mobile ships an update every 3 months, Race Buddy every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
JB4 Mobile versus Race Buddy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJB4 MobileRace Buddy
Price$27.99Free — better
Rating3.8 (239 ratings) — better3.7 (12 ratings)
Positive reviews52.4% of reviews — better42.9% of reviews
Number of ratings239 — better12
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#7 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB127 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDmac Mobile Developments, LLCImperio

Customer experience

JB4 Mobile

All ratings239 ratings
Positive66.9%
Neutral12.1%
Negative20.9%
Written reviews145 reviews
Positive52.4%
Neutral13.1%
Negative34.5%

Race Buddy

All ratings12 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral8.3%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive42.9%
Neutral14.3%
Negative42.9%

Bugs and requests

JB4 Mobile

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • App crashes
  • Can't connect to server
  • Mirrored/inverted display
  • Compatibility issues with new iOS versions
  • Trouble logging in

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add CarPlay support
  • Allow customizing map names
  • Add more gauge styling options
  • Improve UI and layout
  • Integrate with Apple Carplay

Race Buddy

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

JB4 Mobile

No in-app purchases

7 purchases

Race Buddy

Subscriptions4
  • RaceBuddy Pro Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Drag & Laptimer PRO Monthly$6.991 Month
  • RaceBuddy Pro Annually$8.991 Year
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  • Drag & Laptimer PRO Yearly7 Days trial$49.991 Year
One-time3
  • Custom branding$2.99
  • External GPS$9.99
  • Lifetime PRO$89.99

Questions

Is JB4 Mobile free?
JB4 Mobile costs $27.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Race Buddy free?
Race Buddy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, JB4 Mobile or Race Buddy?
JB4 Mobile is rated higher. JB4 Mobile averages 3.8 out of 5 from 239 ratings, while Race Buddy averages 3.7 from 12 ratings.
Do JB4 Mobile or Race Buddy have ads?
Neither JB4 Mobile nor Race Buddy shows ads.
Which is updated more often, JB4 Mobile or Race Buddy?
JB4 Mobile ships an update every 3 months, and Race Buddy every 3 weeks. Most recently, JB4 Mobile was updated on September 23, 2026 and Race Buddy on September 19, 2026.

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