Best Assetto Corsa apps
Assetto Corsa apps are in-game overlays that show lap timing, proximity radar, fuel data and more during a session. They install in seconds through Content Manager and are essential for online racing and time attack.
What are Assetto Corsa apps?
Assetto Corsa apps are in-game overlay scripts — written in Python or Lua — that display live telemetry, session data or tools as floating panels while you drive. Assetto Corsa ships with a small set of built-in apps (speed, gear, tyres, fuel) accessible from the right-hand sidebar. The community has built hundreds more that install through Content Manager and extend what the game shows you by default — proximity radar, lap deltas, fuel calculators, track maps and detailed tyre data are among the most commonly used.
Which Assetto Corsa apps should I install first?
These are the apps most active players install early. All are free; all install via Content Manager by dragging the archive onto the window.
| App | Type | What it does | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Helicorsa | Proximity radar | Shows surrounding cars as coloured dots on a mini-map. Essential for online racing — prevents unsighted collisions from behind and beside. | overtake.gg |
| Real Penalty | Penalty enforcement | Detects corner cutting and enforces penalties on servers that require it. Required for many competitive online events and leagues. | overtake.gg |
| Delta Best | Lap time delta | Live gap to your personal best, split by sector. The most widely used practice and time-attack tool in the AC community. | overtake.gg |
| Traxion Track Map | Track position | Live mini-map showing your car position on the circuit. Useful when learning a new layout or tracking position in a race. | overtake.gg |
| Fuel Calculator | Fuel management | Calculates fuel consumption per lap and projects laps remaining on your current fuel load in real time. | overtake.gg |
| SideKick | Comprehensive HUD | Configurable overlay combining speed, gear, RPM, tyre temperatures, fuel and delta in a single compact panel. | overtake.gg |
| Tyres app | Tyre data | Built-in AC app showing tyre temperature and wear per corner — no install required. Access via the right-hand app sidebar in-session. | Built into AC |
| AC Display | Basic dashboard | Built-in AC speedometer/gear/RPM/fuel display. Access via the in-session sidebar. A starting point before installing third-party apps. | Built into AC |
How to install apps in Assetto Corsa with Content Manager
- 1 Find the app on overtake.gg
Most Assetto Corsa apps are distributed on overtake.gg — the main community hub for free AC content, formerly known as RaceDepartment. Search for the app name. Each app page shows the download link, version history and user comments. Download the latest release archive, typically a ZIP file.
- 2 Drag the archive onto Content Manager
With Content Manager open, drag the downloaded ZIP archive directly onto the Content Manager window. Content Manager identifies app archives and places the extracted folder in the correct assettocorsa\apps\python directory automatically. If Content Manager does not accept the drag, extract the archive manually and place the inner app folder (the one containing an __init__.py or main .py file) directly into assettocorsa\apps\python.
- 3 Confirm the app is enabled in Content Manager
Go to Content Manager Settings → Assetto Corsa → Apps. This lists every installed app and lets you enable or disable them without deleting. If a newly installed app is not appearing in-game, check here first — some apps install as disabled by default to avoid cluttering the sidebar until you choose to activate them.
- 4 Start a session and open the app from the sidebar
Launch a Quick Drive or practice session from Content Manager. In-game, look for the small strip of icons on the right edge of the screen — this is the Assetto Corsa app sidebar. Each icon represents an installed app. Click any icon to open it as a floating panel on screen. Drag the panel to position it and resize it using the handles at the edges.
- 5 Save your app layout
Assetto Corsa saves each app's position and size automatically when you exit a session normally. The layout is stored per-car, so you may need to arrange apps once for each car class you drive regularly. Most apps also have their own settings files inside assettocorsa\apps\python\<appname>\cfg — back these up before updating or reinstalling an app.
How do I enable and position apps in Assetto Corsa?
Once an app is installed, you access it through the in-game sidebar — a vertical strip of small icons on the right edge of the screen during any session. Clicking an icon opens the app as a floating panel. You can:
- Drag the panel header to reposition it anywhere on screen.
- Resize using the handles at the edges of the panel.
- Close by clicking the × icon that appears on hover.
App positions and sizes are saved automatically when you exit the session through the normal Escape menu. Layouts are stored per-car — Helicorsa positioned for a GT car will remember that position next time you select the same car, but a different car starts with the default layout.
If an app appears in the sidebar but its panel is empty or shows errors, the app may have a configuration requirement. Check the app's page on overtake.gg for setup instructions, and verify that the correct Python version is installed.
Assetto Corsa apps — common questions
What are Assetto Corsa apps?
Assetto Corsa apps are in-game overlay scripts — written in Python or Lua — that display live telemetry, session data or tools as floating panels during a race or practice session. The game includes a small set of built-in apps accessible from the right-hand sidebar, covering speed, gear, tyres and fuel. The community has created hundreds of additional apps that install through Content Manager and cover everything from proximity radars and lap time deltas to detailed tyre temperature graphs and fuel calculators.
How do I install apps in Assetto Corsa?
To install an app in Assetto Corsa using Content Manager: download the app archive (usually a ZIP) from overtake.gg or the app author's own site, then drag the archive directly onto the Content Manager window. Content Manager identifies app content and places it in the correct assettocorsa\apps\python folder automatically. The app then appears in the in-game sidebar during your next session. If it does not appear, check Content Manager Settings → Assetto Corsa → Apps to confirm the app is enabled.
What are the best Assetto Corsa apps?
The most widely used Assetto Corsa apps are: Helicorsa (proximity radar for online racing), Delta Best (live gap to personal best by sector), Real Penalty (penalty enforcement for competitive servers), Traxion Track Map (circuit position minimap), Fuel Calculator (laps remaining on current fuel), and SideKick (configurable HUD combining speed, RPM, gear, tyre temps and fuel). All are free and available on overtake.gg. For online racing, Helicorsa is considered essential — it makes approaching cars visible before contact.
How do I enable apps in Assetto Corsa in-game?
To enable an app in Assetto Corsa, start a session from Content Manager. In-game, look for the strip of small icons on the right edge of the screen — this is the app sidebar. Click an icon to open that app as a floating panel. If a recently installed app does not appear in the sidebar, go to Content Manager Settings → Assetto Corsa → Apps, find the app and ensure it is enabled. Drag any panel to reposition it; Assetto Corsa saves each app's position and size when you exit the session.
Do Assetto Corsa apps work on online servers?
Yes. Assetto Corsa apps are client-side overlays and work on any online server, including servers where the host has not configured specific apps. Apps only read data from the local game session — they cannot send information to the server or to other players. Helicorsa, Delta Best and Fuel Calculator all function normally in online sessions. Some competitive leagues may restrict specific apps such as those displaying opponent telemetry — check the rules for any specific series you race in.
Where do I download Assetto Corsa apps?
The main source for Assetto Corsa apps is overtake.gg (formerly RaceDepartment) — search for the app name and download from there. Some apps publish on GitHub or the author's own website; when an author links their own source, prefer that over third-party mirrors. Content Manager installs apps from ZIP archives directly — drag the downloaded file onto the Content Manager window and it places the files automatically into the correct folder.
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