# Purple Sector — Widgets for F1 data you crave

> Formula 1 data widgets for home and lock screens. (iPhone/iPad app by David Jacobsen.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/purple-sector/id1635843325 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [David Jacobsen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1514819658)
- Category: Sports
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.20/5 from 265 App Store ratings · 64 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 70 MB
- Languages: American English, European Spanish
- Released: 2022-08-23
- Data updated: 2026-08-25
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/purple-sector/id1635843325/reviews.md

## What is Purple Sector?

Purple Sector provides beautiful F1 widgets for your home screen AND lock screen!

Quickly see the information you're looking for without having to open other apps.

Types of widgets:
- Current driver championship standings
- Current constructor championship standings
- Race countdown showing the number of days until a race you select
- Next race calendar and session times
- Combos! Mix and match these different types into one widget

Widgets update constantly throughout the day so you can be sure you have all the latest stats. Customize the themes and colors of different sizes and types to best fit your home screen.

Follow @PurpleSectorApp on Twitter for updates and news about the app, plus occasional deals and discount drops.

Questions or feedback? Contact us at purplesectorapp@gmail.com
No ads, no account needed, no personal information collected. Ever.

Disclaimer:
This application is unofficial and is not associated in any way with the Formula 1 companies. F1, FORMULA ONE, FORMULA 1, FIA FORMULA ONE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP, GRAND PRIX and related marks are trade marks of Formula One Licensing B.V.

Terms of Use: https://github.com/davejacobsen/PurpleSectorTermsOfUse

## Key features

- Driver championship standings widget
- Constructor championship standings widget
- Race countdown widget
- Next race calendar and session times widget
- Combined widget types
- Customizable themes and colors
- Constant data updates

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro - Annual | $6.99 | per year |
| Pro - Monthly | $0.99 | per month |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro - Lifetime | $12.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Purple Sector?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 🎨 Clean, aesthetic design and layout
- 📱 Easy-to-read widget interface
- ⚡ Functional free version available
- 🏎️ Comprehensive F1 information coverage
- 🎯 Customizable widget options

**Cons**

- 🐛 Widgets frequently fail to update or get stuck on past races
- 💰 Excessive paywall - most useful features locked behind premium
- ⏰ Incorrect race times and schedule information
- 📊 Standings and data not updating properly
- 🔄 App doesn't refresh or sync reliably
- 📱 Incompatible with iOS 26 and tinted home screens
- 🚫 Abandoned development - no updates for 2025 season
- 📞 Non-responsive developer support
- ⚪ Widgets display as solid colors or white screens
- 🔌 Widget loading issues on home screen

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Widgets stuck on past races (Canadian GP, Japan, etc.) for weeks
- App not updated to 2025 season despite race weekends occurring
- Incorrect race times displayed (off by 30 minutes to 1 hour)
- Standings not updating after races
- Widgets revert to previous race information
- Widgets display as solid colors when home screen tints applied
- Widgets flash briefly then fail to load
- App appears white/blank and non-functional
- Timing information stuck on previous season (Abu Dhabi GP)
- Incompatibility with iOS 26
- No manual refresh option available

**Most requested features**

- Make premium features free or reduce paywall
- Implement manual refresh/sync button for widgets
- Fix time zone handling for accurate session times
- Update app for 2025 F1 season
- Improve widget compatibility with iOS 26 and home screen tints
- Add more free widget options
- Improve auto-update functionality for standings and race data

## Recent user reviews (10 of 64)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/purple-sector/id1635843325/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Broken

*2026-06-06*

App worked for 3 weeks then broke. Is stuck on Azerbaijan in Sept as the next race - won’t update

### 2/5 — Err

*2026-01-17, version 2025.2.0*

Need money, I don’t like it ,I only give it two stars because I love F1

### 2/5 — IOS 26 and cost.

*2025-11-29*

It doesn’t work with IOS 26, and it also cost way too much for an app just for Widgets.

### 3/5 — Widgets

*2025-11-06*

The widgets don’t load when I add them to my homescreen for some reason. Sometimes it’ll flash on for a second.

### 4/5 — iOS app colours

*2025-10-25*

This app was very good for the 2024 f1 season but now it is broken and does not work with the iOS 26 app icon change still wondering if it will get an update

### 1/5 — Big Widget with themes

*2025-10-10*

App was amazing until the themes for icons came along, where gadget started to turn full white with nothing readable… please fix

### 4/5 — Pro version

*2025-06-12*

I love this app because it gives me widgets for F1, but if it was free it would make it so much better because I have the free version and I can’t customize anything and I’m missing half of the widgets. Please make it free🙏🙏🙏

### 3/5 — My review

*2025-05-19*

It’s good but a lot of it is the pro thing so it’s not too good if you are poor

### 2/5 — It’s good BUT

*2025-04-25*

It doesn’t update to the current race going on! Yes it’s aesthetic and looks nice for phones however it is never updated to the current rate or the points are not right!

### 2/5 — Broken???

*2025-04-19*

It appears white and doesn’t work.

## Frequently asked questions about Purple Sector

### What does Purple Sector do?

Purple Sector provides customizable widgets for your device's home and lock screens that display Formula 1 data. You can quickly view driver and constructor standings, race countdowns, and upcoming race schedules without needing to open other applications.

### What are the key features of Purple Sector?

Key features include widgets for current driver and constructor championship standings, race countdowns, next race calendar and session times, and the ability to combine multiple widget types. Widgets are constantly updated with the latest stats and offer customizable themes and colors.

### Is Purple Sector free to use?

The application is free to download and use. While the description mentions in-app purchases, it also states there are no ads and no account is needed, suggesting core functionality is free with optional enhancements.

### What devices is Purple Sector compatible with?

The description does not explicitly state compatibility, but it is designed for mobile devices that support home screen and lock screen widgets, implying compatibility with Android and potentially iOS devices that offer such customization features.

### How can I use Purple Sector to follow F1?

You can use Purple Sector to follow F1 by adding its widgets to your device's home or lock screen. This allows for instant access to live championship standings, countdowns to the next race, and upcoming session times, keeping you updated without actively browsing through apps.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2026.1.0 — 2026-08-09

Minor updates and improvements

### 2026.0.1 — 2026-03-04

2026 Season Update!

This update gets the app ready for the new season with the 2026 drivers, teams, and schedule.

### 2026.0.0 — 2026-02-28

2026 Season Update!

This update gets the app ready for the new season with the 2026 drivers, teams, and schedule.

### 2025.2.0 — 2025-04-04

This update fixes a bug in the race order when editing the race countdown widget to select a new race. You may need to remove the widget and re-add it to your home screen for the correction to take effect.

### 2025.1.0 — 2025-03-18

This version contains a bug fix relating to the medium upcoming race widget on the new 2025 season update.

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