RaceChip vs GPS Race Timer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
RaceChip
Enhance your car's performance with this app, controlling both chip tuning and throttle tuning products via Bluetooth. Customize engine power and throttle response with multiple performance settings for a more dynamic driving experience.
- Bluetooth control for chip tuning
- Adjustable performance settings (Efficiency, Sport, Race)
- Throttle tuning with 7 stages
- Customizable throttle response
- Fuel saving modes
- Engine power enhancement
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Experience the RaceChip-effect in its most innovative form yet, controlling both, our chip tuning and throttle tuning products using the RaceChip App. Electronic performance enhancement on a whole new level. Combining our chip tuning products with tuning control with the RaceChip App on your smartphone via Bluetooth allows you to customize your car’s performance characteristics like never before. The RaceChip App equips you with three distinct performance settings: Efficiency, Sport and Race. The chip tuning is in control of the power settings of your engine, while you are in control of the chip tuning. Our XLR throttle tuning allows you to increase responsiveness of your car on the road. The innovative throttle tuning system with tuning control lets you choose from 7 separate stages via the RaceChip App, each with a distinct characteristic regarding the throttle response: 2 Sport (S, S+) and 2 Race stages (R, R+) sharpen throttle response, speeding up the engine’s reaction times. 2 Eco stages (E, E+) slow it down and allow for fuel savings. Download the free RaceChip App now and experience your car on a whole new level. Chip tuning and throttle tuning products with tuning control are available for numerous cars in the RaceChip Online Shop. Get your chip tuning and throttle tuning from RaceChip now and simply be faster. By the way, the maximum result for your car is reached combining chip tuning and throttle tuning.
GPS Race Timer
Accurately measure vehicle acceleration times like 0-60 mph and 1/4 mile using your iPhone's GPS. Set up timers beforehand and let the app automatically start measurements when speed targets are met or motion is detected. Save, export, and transfer your performance data easily.
- Measure 0-60 mph, 60-120 mph, 1/4 mile
- Automatic start detection
- Save and export results
- Preset and adjustable timers
- No extra hardware required
- Optional PRO version features
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Measure acceleration times such as 0–60 mph, 60–120 mph and 1/4 mile directly with your iPhone — accurately and without extra hardware. The app is designed so it doesn’t need to be operated while driving; you just set everything up beforehand while stationary. Measurements then start automatically — when the target speed is reached or when a start is detected. You can save results locally on your iPhone and, if needed, export them or transfer them to other devices. Preset timers: 60 ft, 1/8 mile, 1/4 mile, 1/2 mile, 1 mile, 0 – 60 mph, 0 – 120 mph, 50 – 75 mph, 60 – 120 mph, 0 – 100 km/h, 0 – 200 km/h, 80 – 120 km/h, 100 – 200 km/h. All timers are, of course, fully adjustable. The free version measures up to two times per run. How to use the app: Check the timer settings on the start screen. If everything looks good, place your iPhone in the car where it has good GPS reception and is held securely, then start the acceleration test. You can adjust the timer configuration in the Settings screen (just tap the relevant timer). Then return to the race screen and follow the previous instruction. Optional PRO version (in-app purchase): 1. Up to four timers in parallel (instead of two) 2. Precise determination of elevation differences 3. Simulation of a Sportsman start and reaction-time measurement 4. No ad banners
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: GPS Race Timer at 4.5 against RaceChip's 2.2. GPS Race Timer also leads on ratings volume (2.7K vs 32). RaceChip's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment 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
Both are free to download. GPS Race Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. RaceChip asks for nothing beyond the download.
GPS Race Timer holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GPS Race Timer has 2.7K ratings behind it against 32, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 31% of RaceChip's written reviews are positive against 35% of GPS Race Timer's.
RaceChip ships an update every 2 months, GPS Race Timer every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | RaceChip | GPS Race Timer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.2 (32 ratings) | 4.5 (2.7K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 31.3% of reviews | 34.7% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 32 | 2.7K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 7 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 12.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 52 MB | 50 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | RaceChip Chiptuning GmbH & Co. KG | Thomas Hagenau |
Customer experience
RaceChip
GPS Race Timer
Bugs and requests
RaceChip
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
GPS Race Timer
Reported bugs
4 issues- Timer doesn't reset properly
- App crashes on startup
- Significant GPS/speed detection delays
- Recorded times do not match actual performance
Requested features
4 requests- Add 60ft and 1/8 mile times
- Automatic start/stop of timer
- Manual start option for timer
- Improved accuracy and consistency
In-app purchases
RaceChip
No in-app purchases
GPS Race Timer
- PRO$4.99









