Porsche Track Precision vs M Performance Drive Analyser
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Porsche Track Precision
Record and analyze your driving performance with detailed vehicle data and video. Automatically track lap times on over 300 predefined tracks or create your own. Share your experiences with a community of fellow drivers.
- Automatic lap time recording
- Precise car data recording
- Video analysis with driving data overlay
- Driving performance analysis and comparison
- Community sharing of recordings and routes
- Export data and videos to PC
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The Track Precision App is your digital track tool for automatically recording video and Car Data and analysing it afterwards. The Porsche Track Precision App is available for the following Porsche models in combination with the Sport Chrono Package and Porsche Connect equipment options: - 991/981 GT vehicles from model year 2015 - 991 II/982 from model year 2017 (from week 45/2016) - All 992 derivatives - Cayenne, Panamera and Taycan from model year 2022 If you have any questions regarding availability, please contact your Porsche Partner. Variable use options With the 'Laptimer' function, you can automatically measure your lap time on the race track and display the real-time deviation or your performance live. For trips on public roads, the 'Freedrive' function can be used to capture special moments with photos and videos along the route. Automatic lap time recording Thanks to precise GPS data, lap times can be automatically recorded. You can select your desired track from over 300 predefined race tracks worldwide or simply create your own. Precise Car Data recording The Porsche Track Precision App is connected with various control units through the Porsche Communication Management system or a special app control unit and records accurate data from the vehicle sensors. Video analysis While driving, use your smartphone or the optional Porsche Dashcam to record up to two videos from different angles to analyse later. Videos are available to view on your smartphone right after your drive – enhanced with useful driving data to improve your performance. Driving performance analysis By connecting to the vehicle sensors, the app enables you to analyse additional driving data after your drive, which can be compared with previous drives, allowing you to improve your performance, for example, in relation to the steering angle, braking pressure and the accelerator pedal's position. Videos and driving data can also be exported to your PC for detailed analysis. Share your driving experience with friends through social networking sites. Community Share your recordings and routes with other Porsche drivers in the community. Search, find, analyse and compare community recordings. Drive predefined routes created by other community members. Terms of use: Only use the Porsche Track Precision App on routes that are closed to the public. Adapt your driving style to your personal ability and the prevailing conditions. As the driver, you bear sole responsibility for controlling your vehicle. The full range of app functions with live displays is only available when you drive your vehicle on routes that are closed to the public and are supported by the Porsche Track Precision App. Secure your smartphone in a holder designed for this purpose. Park your vehicle safely before operating the application or viewing evaluations and analyses. The accuracy of the displayed values, evaluations and analyses cannot be guaranteed as conditions can vary. The use of GPS on a smartphone can decrease the smartphone battery life if the phone is not connected to one of the vehicle charging options. Operation of this product (including the video recording feature in particular) could be prohibited by laws or regulations in specific markets or events. Before using this product, please check that it is permitted under local laws and regulations.
M Performance Drive Analyser
This app analyzes driving dynamics, providing professional recording and analysis of performance data. View results as videos and graphs on your smartphone after connecting an OBD stick to your BMW. Supports all BMW models from 2008 onwards.
- Track and data recording with video
- Professional analysis tools
- Video file generation with data overlay
- Precision time measurement for tests
- Real-time engine power and torque display
- Real-time engine data
- Fuel consumption and CO2 emission tracking
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M PERFORMANCE DRIVE ANALYSER. Derived directly from motorsports, the M Performance Drive Analyser calculates all important driving dynamics data and provides you with numerous professional recording and analysis options. Results can be displayed and analysed in the form of videos and graphical representations on your smartphone. The plug and play system requires the M Performance Drive Analyser OBD stick that you connect to the OBD (on-board-diagnostics) port of your car. The OBD stick is a BMW genuine accessory product that is available at your BMW dealer. All BMW car models 2008 and later are supported. KEY FEATURES TrackDrive Track- and data recording including video with professional analysis tools. One click generation of a video file with overlay driving dynamics data for sharing TestDrive Precision time measurement for acceleration, distance, elasticity and brake deceleration tests PowerDrive Shows real time engine power and torque G-Drive Shows lateral and linear acceleration with maximum value notifications CoreDrive Shows real time engine data FuelDrive Shows fuel consumption and CO2 emission including fuel cost The M Performance Drive Analyser is designed and manufactured by INATRONIC GmbH & Co. KG for BMW AG Munich. Important note: Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: M Performance Drive Analyser at 62% against Porsche Track Precision's 23%. M Performance Drive Analyser also leads on iOS requirement (16.6 vs 18.0). Porsche Track Precision's advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 7 months) and rating (4.0 vs 3.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Porsche Track Precision holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Porsche Track Precision has 368 ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 23% of Porsche Track Precision's written reviews are positive against 62% of M Performance Drive Analyser's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Porsche Track Precision ships an update every 5 weeks, M Performance Drive Analyser every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Porsche Track Precision | M Performance Drive Analyser |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (368 ratings) — better | 3.6 (11 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 23.4% of reviews | 61.5% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 368 — better | 11 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks — better | Every 7 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 16.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 281 MB | 36 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Porsche Cars North America, Inc. | INATRONIC |
Customer experience
Porsche Track Precision
M Performance Drive Analyser
Bugs and requests
Porsche Track Precision
Reported bugs
5 issues- App crashes when adding a comparison lap
- Inability to connect to car's WiFi hotspot
- Recorded data and videos disappearing after updates
- GPS signal issues causing inaccurate tracking
- App not detecting start/finish line properly
Requested features
4 requests- Support for external GPS and cameras
- More customization options for data overlay
- Improved CarPlay integration
- Better data analysis and export capabilities
M Performance Drive Analyser
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Porsche Track Precision
No in-app purchases
M Performance Drive Analyser
No in-app purchases
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