Comparison

M Performance Drive Analyser vs PGEAR

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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.

About

PGEAR

This platform allows users to measure vehicle performance metrics like 0-100km/h and lap times using a connected GPS device. Compare your results with others on a global leaderboard and contribute to a community of motorsport enthusiasts.

Highlights
  • Social media lap timer
  • Performance measurement (0-100km/h, 400m)
  • Lap timing on race tracks
  • Global leaderboards
  • Bluetooth GPS device integration
Features
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PGEAR App is the first social media lap timer platform.It works with a device called P-GEAR that connects a high quality GPS receiver and your phone via Bluetooth. Its main features include performance measuring for 0-100km/h,100-200km/h,400m but also includes lap-timing on race tracks. Individual results can be uploaded to the leader board where you can see how you compare against local,regional,national,international results. The app is updated regularly as we always strive to match our users need,we appreciate your feedback. (Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life.)

Screenshots

M Performance Drive Analyser4 screens
PGEAR4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: PGEAR at 5.0 against M Performance Drive Analyser's 3.6. PGEAR also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 7 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.6). M Performance Drive Analyser's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and review sentiment (62% vs 50%). On price, ratings volume, 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

Both are free to download. PGEAR sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. M Performance Drive Analyser asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PGEAR holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 11 and 4 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 62% of M Performance Drive Analyser's written reviews are positive against 50% of PGEAR's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

M Performance Drive Analyser ships an update every 7 months, PGEAR monthly. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
M Performance Drive Analyser versus PGEAR: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterM Performance Drive AnalyserPGEAR
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.6 (11 ratings)5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews61.5% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings11 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size36 MB285 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperINATRONICHong Kong Pgear Interactive Technology Co., Limited

Customer experience

M Performance Drive Analyser

All ratings11 ratings
Positive54.5%
Neutral36.4%
Negative9.1%
Written reviews26 reviews
Positive61.5%
Neutral19.2%
Negative19.2%

PGEAR

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

None

M Performance Drive Analyser

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

PGEAR

One-time4
  • VIP Privilege 1 Month$5.99
  • VIP Privilege 3 Months$14.99
  • VIP Privilege 6 Months$27.99
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  • VIP Privilege 1 Year$44.99

Questions

Is M Performance Drive Analyser free?
M Performance Drive Analyser is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PGEAR free?
PGEAR is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, M Performance Drive Analyser or PGEAR?
PGEAR is rated higher. M Performance Drive Analyser averages 3.6 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while PGEAR averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.
Do M Performance Drive Analyser or PGEAR have ads?
Neither M Performance Drive Analyser nor PGEAR shows ads.
Which is updated more often, M Performance Drive Analyser or PGEAR?
M Performance Drive Analyser ships an update every 7 months, and PGEAR monthly. Most recently, M Performance Drive Analyser was updated on September 24, 2026 and PGEAR on September 24, 2026.

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