New iPod Apps Are “Dyno Might”
Which Ones Put Performance in Your Pocket?
You already know you can listen to your iPod in your car. But did you know that your iPod can also listen to your car? Thanks to some hot apps for the iPod Touch and iPhone models, you can get useful information on how you’re running without opening the hood.
Application: Dynolicious
By: BunsenTech, LLC
Cost: $12.99 (iTunes)
Website: www.dynolicious.com
Average Review: * * * * (Based on 185 Reviews)
Features:
• 0-60 mph acceleration timer
• Quarter mile elapsed timer
• Horsepower measurements
• Lateral G-force readings
• Various other metrics
• Imperial or metric settings
According to the programmer, Dynolicious was track-tested against regulation timing equipment and provides user accuracy that’s comparable to standalone units costing hundreds of dollars. We like the program’s ability to save test results and gauge performance and compare against engine mods. This was the most expensive app we could find but despite the price, it scored really well with reviewers.
Application: InMotion PocketDyno+
By: InMotion Software, LLC
Cost: $4.99 (iTunes) / Lite Version FREE (iTunes)
Website: www.pocketdyno.com
Average Review: * * * * (Based on 28 Reviews)
Features:
• Estimated wheel horsepower
• Reaction time with simulated drag tree
• 0-60 mph acceleration timer
• Eighth mile and trap speed
• Quarter mile and trap speed
• Max G’s, velocity and distance measurements
• Multiple vehicle profiles
• Imperial or metric settings
• Custom interface
According to the programmer, Pocket Dyno has unique features not found in similar apps like Dynolicious at a fraction of the price. We like the fact that this app improves driving skill along with vehicle performance. Try the FREE Pocket Dyno Lite version to get a feel for the app before upgrading to the full version – but for the money, it’s tough to beat.
Application: g-tac
By: Liberty for One
Cost: $4.99
Website: www.libertyforone.com/g-tac/
Average Review: * * * 1/2 (Based on 17 Reviews)
Features:
• 0 to 60 mph timer
• Quarter mile time and trap speed
• 60 mph to 0 stopping distance
• G-meter for max acceleration g-force
• Comparison graph for last 3 runs
• Imperial or metric settings
According to the programmer, g-tac’s typical accuracy is typically within 2 to 3 mph. This is more of a driver’s app and offers features designed to help you improve your techniques between runs. It’s a nice little app and we look forward to what the developers have in store for future versions.
Application: CarTrack
By: Richard Sherman
Cost: $3.99 (on sale)
Website: www.cartrackapp.com
Average Review: * * * (Based on 7 Reviews)
Features:
• Real-time performance display (Speed, forward/sideways acceleration, run’s top g, elapsed time)
• Auto-stop test runs (choose from 7 presets)
• Unlimited test runs
• Zoomable performance graphs
• Memory to test different vehicles
• Results can be saved for later review
• Customizable interface (five themes included)
• Full calibration routine
• Imperial or metric settings
According to the developer, CarTrack is an app made by a community of car enthusiasts with a full-feature offering that rivals some of the leading dyno apps. From what we can see, the list of features is impressive for a relatively new app. But on sale, it’s hard to pass up – even if it’s just to test it.
Application: G Force
By: Cross Discipline Technology
Cost: $2.99
Website: www.oodot.com
Average Review: * * * (Based on 7 Reviews)
Features:
• Quick and simple calibration
• Real-time display
• Peak hold
• Adjustable audio alert
• Adjustable gauge scale
• Session max records
• Large operation buttons
According to the developer, as the name implies, this app gives your vehicle a handy G-Force meter. We like the features like the large buttons and audio alerts that allow drivers to keep their eyes on the road during runs – making it a great buddy app even with one of the more detailed dyno programs. Plain and simple, this is a fun little app for three bucks.
Overall:
The right app for you depends a lot on how you want to use it. All have handy measuring features but the key seems to be in easy calibration and set up. After all, if you can’t get the thing working right – and judging by the reviews some can’t – it’s worthless.
Our advice? Read the reviews, hit the developer websites and email them if you have questions. Try the free versions where available. Understand how to run the app before you get into the car. Find an empty stretch of road and if possible, have a co-pilot to monitor the app as you drive. And don’t forget to secure your iPod when testing because they can literally fly out the window if you keep them on the dash. Or so we’ve heard anyway.
MORE INFO CLICK HERE
Which Ones Put Performance in Your Pocket?
You already know you can listen to your iPod in your car. But did you know that your iPod can also listen to your car? Thanks to some hot apps for the iPod Touch and iPhone models, you can get useful information on how you’re running without opening the hood.
Application: Dynolicious
By: BunsenTech, LLC
Cost: $12.99 (iTunes)
Website: www.dynolicious.com
Average Review: * * * * (Based on 185 Reviews)
Features:
• 0-60 mph acceleration timer
• Quarter mile elapsed timer
• Horsepower measurements
• Lateral G-force readings
• Various other metrics
• Imperial or metric settings
According to the programmer, Dynolicious was track-tested against regulation timing equipment and provides user accuracy that’s comparable to standalone units costing hundreds of dollars. We like the program’s ability to save test results and gauge performance and compare against engine mods. This was the most expensive app we could find but despite the price, it scored really well with reviewers.
Application: InMotion PocketDyno+
By: InMotion Software, LLC
Cost: $4.99 (iTunes) / Lite Version FREE (iTunes)
Website: www.pocketdyno.com
Average Review: * * * * (Based on 28 Reviews)
Features:
• Estimated wheel horsepower
• Reaction time with simulated drag tree
• 0-60 mph acceleration timer
• Eighth mile and trap speed
• Quarter mile and trap speed
• Max G’s, velocity and distance measurements
• Multiple vehicle profiles
• Imperial or metric settings
• Custom interface
According to the programmer, Pocket Dyno has unique features not found in similar apps like Dynolicious at a fraction of the price. We like the fact that this app improves driving skill along with vehicle performance. Try the FREE Pocket Dyno Lite version to get a feel for the app before upgrading to the full version – but for the money, it’s tough to beat.
Application: g-tac
By: Liberty for One
Cost: $4.99
Website: www.libertyforone.com/g-tac/
Average Review: * * * 1/2 (Based on 17 Reviews)
Features:
• 0 to 60 mph timer
• Quarter mile time and trap speed
• 60 mph to 0 stopping distance
• G-meter for max acceleration g-force
• Comparison graph for last 3 runs
• Imperial or metric settings
According to the programmer, g-tac’s typical accuracy is typically within 2 to 3 mph. This is more of a driver’s app and offers features designed to help you improve your techniques between runs. It’s a nice little app and we look forward to what the developers have in store for future versions.
Application: CarTrack
By: Richard Sherman
Cost: $3.99 (on sale)
Website: www.cartrackapp.com
Average Review: * * * (Based on 7 Reviews)
Features:
• Real-time performance display (Speed, forward/sideways acceleration, run’s top g, elapsed time)
• Auto-stop test runs (choose from 7 presets)
• Unlimited test runs
• Zoomable performance graphs
• Memory to test different vehicles
• Results can be saved for later review
• Customizable interface (five themes included)
• Full calibration routine
• Imperial or metric settings
According to the developer, CarTrack is an app made by a community of car enthusiasts with a full-feature offering that rivals some of the leading dyno apps. From what we can see, the list of features is impressive for a relatively new app. But on sale, it’s hard to pass up – even if it’s just to test it.
Application: G Force
By: Cross Discipline Technology
Cost: $2.99
Website: www.oodot.com
Average Review: * * * (Based on 7 Reviews)
Features:
• Quick and simple calibration
• Real-time display
• Peak hold
• Adjustable audio alert
• Adjustable gauge scale
• Session max records
• Large operation buttons
According to the developer, as the name implies, this app gives your vehicle a handy G-Force meter. We like the features like the large buttons and audio alerts that allow drivers to keep their eyes on the road during runs – making it a great buddy app even with one of the more detailed dyno programs. Plain and simple, this is a fun little app for three bucks.
Overall:
The right app for you depends a lot on how you want to use it. All have handy measuring features but the key seems to be in easy calibration and set up. After all, if you can’t get the thing working right – and judging by the reviews some can’t – it’s worthless.
Our advice? Read the reviews, hit the developer websites and email them if you have questions. Try the free versions where available. Understand how to run the app before you get into the car. Find an empty stretch of road and if possible, have a co-pilot to monitor the app as you drive. And don’t forget to secure your iPod when testing because they can literally fly out the window if you keep them on the dash. Or so we’ve heard anyway.
MORE INFO CLICK HERE
