MultiEventRecorder2 vs AsphaltTimer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MultiEventRecorder2
This app functions as a vehicle event data recorder, capturing driving information like speed, location, and acceleration. It offers automatic recording before and after shocks and includes a HUD mode for displaying driving data fullscreen.
- Automatic shock recording
- HUD mode with driving data
- Speed meter and map display
- G-acceleration sensor
- Export video and data
- Adjustable video quality
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【 New HUD mode!】 Add the HUD mode(Like a Head-up display) which shows driving information on fullscreen. There is big speed meter on Center, date/time ,Battery Information , Driving Distance, Driving Time and Temprature. You can use like HUD by keeping visible position of your device. (This function supports iPhone5 or later) (You cannot use reflection to your vehicle front glass for this function.This is not real HUD. It is overlay driving information screen on Recording Screen.) (Recording function is enable during using HUD mode) (Temprature information from "OpenWeatherMap".Temprature information will be subject to change without notice) +++++ MultiDriveRecorder2 is an Event Data Recorder that show various informations such as the speed meter, map, acceleration sensor, and twitter timeline. + 4th-ranked in Navi category in Appstore. MultiDriveRecorder, that is old version of MultiDriveRecorder2, ranked 4th in Navi category. MultiDriveRecorder2 has been re-designed in consideration of the ease of use. + Automatic Records before and after the Shock. This App can sense the shock during the drive by using the acceleration sensor of iPhone. And that record one minute before and after the shock. + Get Clearness Playbacks. This App use the high-performance camera of iPhone. So you can get the clearness playback. + Shows Various informations. Map, Speed Meter, Acceleration Sensor, and TwitterTimeline are shown on the recording screen. They will support your drive. + Rotate the screen Portrait and Landscape. This App can rotates screen portrait and landscape. So you will change the position of the dock connector, and easier to use iPhone in the car. + Optimal size for each devices. This App optimizes each of the screen sizes that iPhone4s,5,5s,6,6+. [ Function List ] +++ Basic Function - Manual Recording - Automatic Recording by sensing the shock - Can select Video Quality and Orientation Portrait :480x640,720x1280,1080x1920 Landscape:640x280,1280x720,1920x1080 - Frame rate:30fps - Manual Focus - Recording audio - Take pictures - Play video - Export video to PC,Cameraroll,Dropbox +++ Drive Support Information - Map - SpeedMeter - Music Player - Twitter Timeline - G-Acceleration Sensor - My Data - Export Record Information in CSV [ Video Size ] Video Quality : Video Size that recording by the hour. 640x480 : About 1.5GB 1280x720 : About 4.5GB 1920x1080 : About 7.5GB [ Compatible models ] iPhone4S / iPhone5,5S / iPhone6,6+ iOS7.1 later [ Notes on use ] - The device becomes hot because this is exposed to direct sunlight. Please be careful to temperature of the device. - This app consumes considerable power, particularly for obtaining location information, so connection with a charge cable is recommended during use. - When a call or mail received, recording is stopped and saved automatically. - The display of the map requires a connection to the network. - For devices not equipped with GPS, there is a possibility that tracking coordinate and speed meter does not work. - This app stops recording automatically when free space of Disk is 1GB and less. - Recording performance may be impaired in some environments or conditions. - You are responsible for your own road safety when using this device while driving. Our company does not assume responsibility for accidents caused by its operation while driving. [ Support Site ] http://mdr2.kyowa-group.org:8088/english/
AsphaltTimer
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AsphaltTimer measures how fast your vehicle accelerates – using GPS, right on your iPhone. Pick a speed range (0–100, 100–200, 200–250, 200–300 km/h or a custom range), tap Start and go. The timer starts automatically when you pass the lower speed and stops at the upper one. COCKPIT • Motorsport-style speedometer with segment display • Top speed, G-force and distance • Optional countdown before the start • Portrait and landscape • Haptic feedback at start, split times and finish • Spoken announcements for speed marks (with VoiceOver on, VoiceOver handles the announcements) MEASURE • Preset and custom ranges, several ranges in a single run • Braking test with time and braking distance • Optional weather data for each run (Apple Weather) • Altitude correction data is stored with the run • km/h or mph VIDEO • Film your run with the camera – speed and time are burned into the video as an overlay • With or without engine sound RUNS & STATISTICS • Every run with route map, speed curve and charts • Personal bests per range • Compare runs, add names and tags, search • Statistics across all your drives SHARE & EXPORT • Share result cards as images • Share a run with a photo of your car: as Story (9:16), Post (4:5) or square, optionally with the car cut out – processed on your device • Export as text, CSV and GPX DESIGN & USABILITY • New "Redline" design in light and dark • VoiceOver support • German and English IMPORTANT Use AsphaltTimer only on closed courses or private tracks and always obey traffic laws. Never drive distracted and do not let the app distract you. Timing is meant for fun and comparing your runs, not for competitions or record claims. PRIVACY Your runs, videos and settings stay on your device. AsphaltTimer has no account, no tracking and no ads. GPS measurement requires a device with GPS (iPhone). Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://asphalttimer.speichermann.org/en/privacy/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: AsphaltTimer at Free against MultiEventRecorder2's $5.99. AsphaltTimer also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3). MultiEventRecorder2's advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 3 months) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.1). On 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
AsphaltTimer is free to download; MultiEventRecorder2 costs $5.99 up front. MultiEventRecorder2 sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. AsphaltTimer asks for nothing beyond the download.
MultiEventRecorder2 ships an update every 5 weeks, AsphaltTimer every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MultiEventRecorder2 | AsphaltTimer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $5.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 41.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 18.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 65 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | KYOWA Engineering Laboratory, Inc | ROBIN PHILIP SPEICHERMANN |
In-app purchases
MultiEventRecorder2
- G Senser Unit$1.99
- Speed Meter$1.99
- HUD Mode$4.99
AsphaltTimer
No in-app purchases
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