Comparison

RaceChip vs Race Stats

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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.

About

Race Stats

Track your vehicle's performance with real-time GPS speed and G-force readings. Measure acceleration from 0-60 mph or 0-100 km/h, and time your 1/4 mile or 400m runs. Simulate drag races and analyze your car's capabilities to improve driving speed.

Highlights
  • GPS speed tracking
  • Real-time G-force measurement
  • 0-60 mph / 0-100 km/h timer
  • 1/4 mile / 400m timer
  • Drag race simulation
  • Automatic start/stop timer
  • Imperial/metric unit switching
Features
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Your phone is the drag strip — and now the race track too. Race Stats turns your iPhone into a GPS performance timer for cars and motorcycles. Time 0-100 km/h and quarter-mile runs, watch your lean angle live through every corner, and log lap times — no extra hardware needed. NEW FOR RIDERS • Live lean angle for both sides, with a rider that leans with you • Max left and max right lean tracked separately, every session • Lap timer: set your start/finish line and ride — laps are timed automatically • Spoken lap times and gap to your best, straight to your headset • Lap map of your best lap, coloured by lean angle or speed • Share a session slip with your best lap, map and max lean • Best lap, last lap and the gap to your best • A garage for cars and motorcycles, with lean records per bike DRAG & ACCELERATION TIMING • 0-100 km/h (0-60 mph), 0-160, 1/8 mile, ¼ mile, 1 mile • Custom speed ranges and rolling starts, e.g. 60-100 km/h (Pro) • Auto-arm when stopped, auto-start the moment you launch • GPS fused with the accelerometer for precise launch and finish detection • Weather-corrected results (density altitude), like a real drag strip • Estimated wheel horsepower from your run • Personal best alerts on every run HISTORY & SHARING • Every run saved with its speed curve • Personal bests flagged automatically • Compare two runs side by side • Share a branded timing slip with your crew • Export full telemetry as CSV MORE • Real-time g-force meter: launch, braking and cornering grip • Global leaderboards per benchmark — see where you rank • Maintenance reminders: insurance, road tax, oil and service dates • Works with external Bluetooth GPS receivers (RaceBox, NMEA) for 10-25 Hz timing • Metric and imperial units • Your runs and garage are stored on your device FREE AND PRO Timing your runs and the live lean angle gauge are free. Race Stats Pro unlocks the lap timer, saved track sessions with lap maps, the g-force meter, the full garage and run history, run comparison, CSV export and external GPS support. Always obey the law and ride and drive responsibly. Use Race Stats only on closed courses, tracks and drag strips, and mount your phone securely before you set off. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.smpath.com/racestats/policy

Screenshots

RaceChip4 screens
Race Stats4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Race Stats at 4.5 against RaceChip's 2.2. Race Stats also leads on update cadence (every 8 days vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (644 vs 33). RaceChip's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 16.4). On price, 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. Race Stats sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. RaceChip asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Race Stats holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Race Stats has 644 ratings behind it against 33, 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 40% of Race Stats's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RaceChip ships an update every 2 months, Race Stats every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
RaceChip versus Race Stats: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRaceChipRace Stats
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.2 (33 ratings)4.5 (644 ratings) — better
Positive reviews31.3% of reviews39.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings33644 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 8 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS8.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size52 MB75 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRaceChipSmooth Path Digital S.R.L

Customer experience

RaceChip

All ratings32 ratings
Positive21.9%
Neutral12.5%
Negative65.6%
Written reviews99 reviews
Positive31.3%
Neutral11.1%
Negative57.6%

Race Stats

All ratings642 ratings
Positive86.1%
Neutral3.7%
Negative10.1%
Written reviews53 reviews
Positive39.6%
Neutral11.3%
Negative49.1%

Bugs and requests

RaceChip

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Race Stats

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App freezes or crashes on some devices
  • Slow to respond during rapid acceleration
  • Inaccurate speed and time readings compared to actual vehicle performance

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add 80-120 km/h, 0-60 mph, and 0-200 km/h measurements
  • Implement a start button and countdown for consistent runs
  • Allow users to delete individual past runs
  • Provide CarPlay support

In-app purchases

None

RaceChip

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Race Stats

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Race Stats Pro$1.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription$9.991 Year

Questions

Is RaceChip free?
RaceChip is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Race Stats free?
Race Stats is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, RaceChip or Race Stats?
Race Stats is rated higher. RaceChip averages 2.2 out of 5 from 33 ratings, while Race Stats averages 4.5 from 644 ratings.
Do RaceChip or Race Stats have ads?
Neither RaceChip nor Race Stats shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RaceChip or Race Stats?
RaceChip ships an update every 2 months, and Race Stats every 8 days. Most recently, RaceChip was updated on November 1, 2026 and Race Stats on November 3, 2026.

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