iAccel vs Race Buddy
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
iAccel
Measure your vehicle's acceleration and braking performance with this app. It displays real-time gauges and graphs, stores results for analysis, and offers various test modes. Upgrade to Pro for advanced features like EDR and Crash modes.
- Acceleration and braking performance testing
- Real-time gauge and graph display
- CSV data export for analysis
- 0-60 mph and 0-100 km/h tests
- Continuous recording mode
- Automatic calibration to gradient
- Day/Night mode
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iAccel is a performance meter designed to test the acceleration and braking performance of your vehicle. In use it displays a series of gauges to monitor performance and a continual graph of selected parameters. When performing a test the results can be displayed on screen and are stored in a CSV file for easy export if further analysis is required. In addition to brake testing, 0-30 and 0-60 mph acceleration tests are available together with their metric equivalents. Standing ¼ mile acceleration, standing 400 m, 0-80 mph and 0-120 km/h tests together with EDR and Crash modes are available as an upgrade to the Pro version. iAccel also has a continual recording mode which simply records the data to a CSV file received while the device is operating. To avoid running of of space continuous recording is limited to 5 minutes in the Pro version and 20 seconds in the Free version. If you run over this time, the device will continue to record the last 5 minutes (20 seconds) of data and delete older data unless the AutoStop option is selected in the settings. A calibration feature is also available in the Pro version so you can calibrate the accelerometers. To use the app, your iPhone should be mounted securely in the vehicle with either the long or short edges of the phone perpendicular to the direction of travel. The device doesn't have to be perfectly level, approximately level is fine. Drive to the area where the test is to be performed and start the app. This launches the test screen and automatically calibrates the device to the gradient at that location. The Reset button can also be used to recalibrate the device at any time and is best performed when the vehicle is stationary. This avoids any bumps in the road distorting the calibration. You can change the type of test you want to perform using the Select Test screen which can be accessed by pressing the Menu button. For Brake and Acceleration tests press the Arm button when you are ready to begin the test and perform the test. You can press the Arm button at any time, even when the vehicle is in motion. The results will be displayed automatically once the test is complete and includes two seconds of data prior to the start of the test and a short time after the test has finished. The limits of the test are highlighted on the result graphs. For Continuous type tests, press the Start button to start recording and press the Stop button to stop. Continuous test results are not displayed automatically but results can be displayed from the Files options accessed by pressing the Menu button. Pressing the Record button in the event data recorder (EDR) mode causes the last five minutes of data to be recorded and stored. For ease of use, double tapping the Speedometer duplicates the effect of pressing the Start / Stop button. Double-tapping the left-hand gauge duplicates the Day / Night button and double tapping the right-hand gauge duplicates the Reset button. Tapping on the chart, cycles the chart display between acceleration, speed, orientation, rate of rotation and magnetometer. More detailed information on the operation of iAccel is available from the Information page in the app. The app uses a combination of GPS, accelerometer and other sensors and is only accurate when the device is operated correctly and all sensors are receiving suitable signals. Please note that continued use of GPS can dramatically decrease battery life. This app is designed for use off-road and any performance testing should only be performed off the public road network. At all times you must comply with all traffic regulations applicable to your location. J Neades can accept no liability for any injury, loss or damage which may occur while using this app. Terms: https://braketest.org/terms-of-service/ Privacy: https://braketest.org/privacy/
Race Buddy
This app transforms your device into a professional racing performance analyzer. It offers GPS lap timing, drag racing measurements, and video data overlay for automotive enthusiasts. Track your performance, compare with others globally, and analyze your runs with detailed telemetry.
- Drag racing and acceleration testing
- GPS lap timing with sector splits
- Video recording with telemetry overlay
- Density altitude calculations
- Online leaderboards and community
- Vehicle management profiles
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Time your laps. Measure acceleration. See where you can improve. RaceBuddy brings lap timing, drag results, performance analysis and video overlays together for closed-course driving. LAP TIMING AND ANALYSIS • Record lap times and sector splits on circuits worldwide. • Follow live delta timing and compare laps to find where time is gained or lost. • Review your racing line, speed and session history. DRAG AND ACCELERATION • Measure 0–60 mph, 0–100 km/h, quarter-mile and rolling acceleration. • Review run graphs, slope and conditions alongside your results. • Compare runs and follow DIFF time or predicted quarter-mile ET with PRO and compatible external GPS. VIDEO WITH YOUR DATA • Record driving video and export it with synchronized telemetry. • Show speed, lap times, G-forces and track position. • PRO adds custom layouts, portrait output and export up to 4K. POWER AND ENGINE DATA • Estimate power and torque from a GPS run with PRO. Results depend on measurement conditions and vehicle settings. • Record supported OBD-II channels, such as RPM and throttle, with PRO and a compatible adapter. • Keep vehicle profiles and compare your performance over time. CHOOSE YOUR GPS SOURCE RaceBuddy ONE, Dragy, Dragy Pro, RaceBox Mini, Mini S, Micro, RaceBox.cc and RaceHF are supported. An external GPS receiver is recommended for greater timing precision. Phone Mode is also available using your iPhone’s GPS and sensors. Its timing precision is limited. DIFF time and predicted ET require compatible external GPS. FREE AND PRO Free includes Phone Mode, connection to RaceBuddy ONE, lap and drag timing, session history, VBO export and 1080p landscape video overlay export, subject to the GPS-source limitations above. PRO adds third-party GPS connections, run and lap comparison, Power & Torque, OBD telemetry, advanced video layouts and export options, and custom track creation. A compatible GPS receiver or OBD adapter is required for the corresponding hardware features. PRO is available as a monthly or yearly subscription, or a one-time Lifetime purchase. See the app for current offers and terms. For closed-course use only: circuits, drag strips and autocross courses. Not for street racing. Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: iAccel at 100% against Race Buddy's 43%. Race Buddy's advantage is rating (3.7 vs 1.0) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 5 months). 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. iAccel sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Race Buddy sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Race Buddy holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Race Buddy has 12 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 100% of iAccel's written reviews are positive against 43% of Race Buddy's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
iAccel ships an update every 5 months, Race Buddy every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | iAccel | Race Buddy |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.0 (1 ratings) | 3.7 (12 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 42.9% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 12 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 131 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Joseph G Neades | Imperio |
Customer experience
iAccel
Race Buddy
In-app purchases
iAccel
- iAccel Pro$2.99
Race Buddy
- RaceBuddy Pro Monthly$1.991 Month
- RaceBuddy Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
- Drag & Laptimer PRO Monthly$6.991 Month
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- RaceBuddy Pro Annually$8.991 Year
- RaceBuddy Pro Yearly7 Days trial$19.991 Year
- Drag & Laptimer PRO Yearly7 Days trial$49.991 Year
- Custom branding$2.99
- External GPS$9.99
- RaceBuddy Lifetime PRO$29.99
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- Lifetime PRO$89.99








