Comparison

JB4 Mobile vs CarTest

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
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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

CarTest

Measure your vehicle's acceleration performance with this tool. Easily track times like 0-60 mph or 0-1/4 mile. Useful for performance testing and safe driving awareness on public roads.

Highlights
  • Measure 0-60 mph and 0-1/4 mile times
  • Track acceleration on public roads
  • Repeatable measurements with Start/Sensing
  • Countdown start with false start detection
  • View and share previous results
  • Selectable speed units (km/h or mph)
Features
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"CarTest" is a tool app that measures acceleration performance of cars, motorcycles. You can easily measure times such as 0-60 mph, 0-1/4 mile by CarTest. It is useful for not only measuring full throttle performance but also knowing the usual acceleration on public road for safe driving. Please use it with safety first. Please comply with the law when using it on public roads. (How to use) 1. Fix the iPhone (or iPad with GPS) with CarTest installed on the dashboard of your car so that it does not wobble. When using it on a motorcycle, install it on the handlebar or fuel tank. 2. Tap the "Start/Sensing" button or "Start/Countdown" button. After that, instructions will be displayed. 3. If the "Start/Sensing" button is tapped, measurements will be taken repeatedly. Press the "Stop" button to end the measurement. 4. Once the measurement is complete, the latest results will be displayed. The measurement date is also displayed, and the last line indicates the start status as shown below. - Sensing: Sensing start - ○Clean: No False with Countdown start - ×False: False with Countdown start 5. To view previous results, tap the "< Prev" button. (Button function) - Stop: Measurement ends. If you tap before the count reaches zero in Countdown start mode, the state before the countdown started will be restored. - Start/Countdown: The time will start with a countdown and be measured. False start will be checked. - Start/Sensing: The system detects when the vehicle starts and measures the time. The measurement is repeated. - Share: A window opens to share the displayed result. - < Prev: Displays older results. - Next >: Displays results newer than the past results displayed by clicking the "< Prev" button. - km/h / mph: Selects the unit of speed - ↑ / ↓: Page scroll. These buttons are enable when there are other results behind while viewing history. (Measurement range) - km/h: From 0-20 km/h to unlimited every 20 km/h. 0-400 m. 0-1 km. - mph: From 0-10 mph to unlimited every 10 mph. 0-1/4 mile. 0-1 km. - Max speed (Large speed display on the screen) When in the stopped state (when neither "Start/Countdown" nor "Start/Sensing" buttons are tapped), tap the "Stop" button twice to turn it on and off. The speed is displayed during measurement. (Start-sensor sensitivity setting) In the stopping state, tap buttons “Stop" → "< Prev" → "Next >" → "< Prev" → "< Prev" to open the setting window at the top of the screen. You can select 5 levels of sensitivity. Please adjust it if there are many false positives or if the response is slow. It is probably not necessary to adjust it. (Note) - 1000 cases of measurement results are stored. - When you uninstall CarTest, the stored measurement results will be deleted. - CarTest does not work on iPads without GPS. - If the GPS signal or device reception sensitivity is low, operation may become unstable. - If the starting acceleration is too small, it may not be measured correctly. - The developer assumes no responsibility for any accident, violation, loss or claims by third parties which may arise from the use of this app. Terms of Use: This application is provided under the Apple Standard End User License Agreement (EULA). https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

JB4 Mobile4 screens
CarTest2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: CarTest at Free against JB4 Mobile's $27.99. CarTest also leads on rating (4.2 vs 3.8) and update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). JB4 Mobile's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). On review sentiment, device support and iOS requirement 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

CarTest is free to download; JB4 Mobile costs $27.99 up front. CarTest sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 3 months. JB4 Mobile asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

CarTest holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: JB4 Mobile has 239 ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 52% of JB4 Mobile's written reviews are positive against 44% of CarTest's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

JB4 Mobile ships an update every 3 months, CarTest monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
JB4 Mobile versus CarTest: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJB4 MobileCarTest
Price$27.99Free — better
Rating3.8 (239 ratings)4.2 (13 ratings) — better
Positive reviews52.4% of reviews — better44.4% of reviews
Number of ratings239 — better13
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#4 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDmac Mobile Developments, LLCTakao Ichimura

Customer experience

JB4 Mobile

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

CarTest

All ratings13 ratings
Positive76.9%
Neutral7.7%
Negative15.4%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive44.4%
Neutral22.2%
Negative33.3%

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

CarTest

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

JB4 Mobile

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

CarTest

Subscriptions2
  • Feature enhancements$3.993 Months
  • Feature enhancements$5.991 Year
One-time1
  • Feature enhancements$9.99

Questions

Is JB4 Mobile free?
JB4 Mobile costs $27.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is CarTest free?
CarTest is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, JB4 Mobile or CarTest?
CarTest is rated higher. JB4 Mobile averages 3.8 out of 5 from 239 ratings, while CarTest averages 4.2 from 13 ratings.
Do JB4 Mobile or CarTest have ads?
CarTest shows ads; JB4 Mobile does not.
Which is updated more often, JB4 Mobile or CarTest?
JB4 Mobile ships an update every 3 months, and CarTest monthly. Most recently, JB4 Mobile was updated on November 1, 2026 and CarTest on October 29, 2026.

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