Comparison

Track Day Genius vs RideUpright

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

Head to head
About

Track Day Genius

This app provides advanced video and performance logging for motorsports enthusiasts. It offers real-time lap timing, telemetry analysis, and video overlays to help users improve their on-track performance. Users can also compare sessions, share data, and create vehicle profiles.

Highlights
  • Real-time lap timing
  • Video session recording
  • Telemetry overlay
  • Track line analysis
  • 700+ preloaded tracks
  • Session comparison
  • Vehicle profiles
Features
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Track Day Genius is the ultimate video and performance logger for race and track day enthusiasts - 2 and 4 wheels alike. Designed to be simple yet intuitive, our UI and visual analysis tools gives you insights to enhance your on-track performance. Discover your Genius! TECHNICAL OVERVIEW: - Real-time lap timing (accurate to 1/100th sec) - Predictive lap timing - Video sessions (record up to 1080p/60fps HD video direct from your iPhone) - Telemetry overlay for video sessions - Track line overlay on maps with 4 colour data zones; to visualise acceleration, coasting, light braking and heavy braking - 700+ preloaded race tracks with Leader boards - Dynamic vehicle profiles TELEMETRY ANALYSIS: Accurate lean angle detection (iPhone must be mounted to the vehicle), with the combined use of iPhone telemetry data and GPS algorithms the following parameters can be analyzed and compared: o Speed o Acceleration/deceleration rate o Distance o G-force (linear+lateral) o Cornering G-force o G-force (linear+lateral) o Altitude o Slope o GPS accuracy o GPS rate o Time difference (lap compare mode) SESSION DATA: - Import session data from friends and members you follow - Compare up to 3 session files from either your own data, from friends or members you follow - Export RAW GPS data via email or Dropbox - Configure video sessions to record Race day/qualifying or track day events - Pause/resume the recording during the sessions (not available for video session) - Video session play back and analysis of iPhone telemetry data - Customise your data view between 5 different view: o G-meter o Data graphs o Full screen video or compact screen o Map/satellite view o Video + Map (aka Genius view) - Session summary, all the relevant stats from a completed session. - Video session export with telemetry data overlay to YouTube (direct from your iPhone) - Publish your session data and vehicle profile to TDG Leader boards VEHICLE PROFILE: - Create dynamic vehicle profiles, record and track your vehicle set-up session by session - Export and share you vehicle profiles via TDG Leader Boards, email and Dropbox USER PROFILE: - Personalize your user profile with body and vehicle data for leader board uploads/filtering - User profile data is required to save track sessions for leader board uploads/filtering, also for the TDG 'Market place' - FREE sessions via TDG Rewards for loyalty and activity - Create multiple user profiles for friends and students SOCIAL - Share your best sessions via Facebook, Twitter, Airdrop, Dropbox or email. AUTOMATIC SUBSCRIPTION RENEWAL - Subscription type and cost: 1. G'licious 1 (1 month subscription, subscription price: £19.99) 2. G'licious 3 (3 month subscription, subscription price: £47.99) 3. G'licious 6 (6 month subscription, subscription price: £71.99) - Terms: o Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. o Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. o Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. o Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. Privacy Policy: http://trackdaygenius.com/legal-stuff Term and conditions: http://trackdaygenius.com/legal-stuff#1454790134943-48a1c4f9-3b5d Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/trackdaygenius/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/TrackDayGenius Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/TrackDayGenius Website: http://trackdaygenius.com/ ******Full Bluetooth®-enabled OBD-II support coming August 2023******* ******Live Video streaming coming August 2023*******

About

RideUpright

This app helps motorcycle riders track their journeys, manage their bikes, and improve their skills. It provides a digital space for logging rides, organizing maintenance records, and accessing resources for rider development.

Highlights
  • Riding journal for routes and distances
  • Digital motorcycle garage for management
  • Service record and document organization
  • Rider skill progress tracking
  • Access to expert knowledge and resources
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RideUpright is built for motorcycle riders who want to get more from every ride — while keeping both their bike and their skills in shape. Plan. Ride. Review. Improve. Activity Tab Plan routes, navigate with turn-by-turn directions, save your favorite routes, and track your rides. Review your ride history, distance, route, and other ride details when you're done. Garage Tab Keep your motorcycle ready for the road. Manage service and maintenance records, bike setups, mileage, and important documents like registration and insurance. Rider Tab Focus on becoming a better rider. Use Report Cards to review key riding fundamentals, track your progress, and build awareness of the skills you want to improve. RideUpright brings your routes, rides, motorcycles, and rider development together in one place. Plan the ride. Ride it. Review it. Improve for the next one. More features are on the way. Terms Of Use - https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Track Day Genius4 screens
RideUpright4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: RideUpright at free with in-app purchases against Track Day Genius's subscription. Track Day Genius's advantage is ratings volume (8 vs 1) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 18.0). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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. Track Day Genius sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $22.99 per month and RideUpright sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Track Day Genius against 5.0 for RideUpright. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Track Day Genius has 8 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Track Day Genius ships an update every 4 weeks, RideUpright monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Track Day Genius versus RideUpright: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTrack Day GeniusRideUpright
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (8 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings8 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS11.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size174 MB44 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperAvant Garde Associates LimitedBlur Boundary LLC

Customer experience

Track Day Genius

All ratings8 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews26 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

RideUpright

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Track Day Genius

Subscriptions3
  • G'licious 1$22.991 Month
  • G'licious 3$54.993 Months
  • G'licious 6$82.996 Months
One-time7
  • Single Session$2.99
  • VIP Pass Registration$2.99
  • One Day Pass$4.99
Show 4 more
  • Group Buy$5.99
  • Three Day Pass$9.99
  • Five Day Pass$14.99
  • Ten Day Pass$23.99
2 purchases

RideUpright

Subscriptions2
  • Standard Monthly14 Days trial$5.991 Month
  • Standard Annually1 Month trial$59.991 Year

Questions

Is Track Day Genius free?
Track Day Genius is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is RideUpright free?
RideUpright is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Track Day Genius or RideUpright?
RideUpright is rated higher. Track Day Genius averages 4.9 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while RideUpright averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Track Day Genius or RideUpright have ads?
Neither Track Day Genius nor RideUpright shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Track Day Genius or RideUpright?
Track Day Genius ships an update every 4 weeks, and RideUpright monthly. Most recently, Track Day Genius was updated on November 1, 2026 and RideUpright on November 3, 2026.

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