Formula E vs GridRival
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Formula E
Stay up-to-date with the latest news, results, and race coverage for the electric racing series. Enjoy a refreshed design with enhanced video content and an improved race center to follow all the action live.
- Fresh redesign and improved navigation
- Enhanced video section
- Easier to find race and broadcast information
- New and improved race center
- Live action tracking
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A new era of Formula E starts here. As Formula E enters the GEN4 era for Season 13, the official app has been redesigned to bring you closer to the action. What’s new: - A fresh new look with simpler, improved navigation - An enhanced Video section featuring more Formula E content - Easier access to race schedules and broadcast information, so you never miss a moment
GridRival
Engage in fantasy sports for motorsports like INDYCAR, F1, NASCAR, and MotoGP. Compete in season-long leagues or daily 'Picks' contests for a chance to win prizes. Analyze data and connect with friends to dominate your fantasy leagues.
- Fantasy games for INDYCAR, F1, NASCAR, MotoGP
- Daily 'Picks' contests with prize potential
- Season-long fantasy leagues
- In-app data and stats tools
- Private league creation and chat
- Social features for connecting with friends
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OFFICIAL FANTASY SPORTS APP OF INDYCAR! GridRival is proud to be the official fantasy sports partner of INDYCAR, bringing you closer to every INDYCAR race! Compete in fantasy games for the most iconic races in American motorsport. GridRival offers the most engaging fantasy motorsports experience, bringing you the excitement of INDYCAR, Formula 1 and NASCAR. Join season-long fantasy leagues and compete with friends all season. DOMINATE YOUR FANTASY LEAGUES - Create private leagues and invite friends to join the action. - Analyze drivers and teams with our in-app data tools. - Stay connected with your league using built-in chat for banter, tips, and celebrations. TOOLS TO ANALYZE AND WIN Dive into detailed stats, compare drivers, and analyze team performance to create the perfect lineup. Our tools give you the edge you need to win. SOCIAL CONNECTIONS BUILT-IN Motorsport is better with friends. GridRival’s social features make connecting, sharing insights, and celebrating wins with like-minded rev heads easy. BUILT FOR RACE FANS, BY RACE FANS GridRival isn’t just another app—it’s the ultimate platform created for motorsport enthusiasts like you. DOWNLOAD GRIDRIVAL TODAY Don’t just watch the race—become part of it. GridRival is the ultimate fantasy platform for motorsport fans. Whether you’re into INDYCAR, NASCAR, Formula 1, or other racing series, GridRival brings the excitement of the track straight to your phone. Join the community of motorsport enthusiasts already dominating the competition. Download GridRival now and start playing today! GridRival is unofficial and is not associated with Formula One companies. F1, FORMULA ONE, FORMULA 1, FIA FORMULA ONE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP, GRAND PRIX, and related marks are trademarks of Formula One Licensing B.V. GridRival does not have any official relationship or partnership with Formula One companies, any specific Formula 1 team, or any Formula 1 driver. Any references to Formula One, F1, FORMULA ONE, FORMULA 1, FIA FORMULA ONE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP, GRAND PRIX, or related marks are made solely for editorial and informational purposes and do not imply any endorsement, sponsorship, or affiliation by Formula One companies, any specific Formula 1 team, or any Formula 1 driver.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: GridRival at 83% against Formula E's 23%. GridRival also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.2). Formula E's advantage is monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
GridRival holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1K and 2.6K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 23% of Formula E's written reviews are positive against 83% of GridRival's.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 11, 2026.
| Parameter | Formula E | GridRival |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (1K ratings) | 4.7 (2.6K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 22.6% of reviews | 83.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 1K | 2.6K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 64 MB | 97 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | FIA Formula-E | Whitespectre SLU |
Customer experience
Formula E
GridRival
User reviews
Formula E
From 1K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Fantastic app
- 🚀 Massive improvement
- 🚀 Amazing
- 👍 Love the app
- 👍 Optimum app
Room to improve
- 🐛 Really bad app
- 🐛 Can't even watch videos in landscape
- 🐛 Useless app
- 🐛 Doesn't work
- 🐛 Horrible app
GridRival
From 2.6K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Engaging fantasy experience
- 💡 Unique contract system
- 🚀 Quick scoring updates
- 👍 Helpful customer support
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🐛 Inconsistent notifications
- 🐛 Scoring issues and inaccuracies
- 🐛 Unreliable login and account management
- 🐛 Slow performance during peak times
Bugs and requests
Formula E
Reported bugs
14 issues- Can't lay my phone flat
- Results from past seasons
- Stop with the constant updates!
- App won't reload after update
- Latest Update Crashes
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- The app keep crashing with the latest update
- Ticket app is horrible!!!
- No live stream video
- Cannot Login
- Live streams just don't work
- BSOD
- Slow Media
- Stream not available
- Streams don't work
Requested features
3 requests- Needs dark ui
- Schedule widget needed
- Bering back the formula e ghost racing
GridRival
Reported bugs
4 issues- App crashes on launch
- Logout issues and inability to log back in
- Incorrect scoring and points allocation
- Glitches with driver contract system
Requested features
5 requests- Ability to set lineups automatically
- More motorsport series support (IndyCar, NASCAR, etc.)
- Improved league management tools
- Historical performance tracking
- Expanded betting/DFS options
In-app purchases
Formula E
No in-app purchases
GridRival
No in-app purchases
