# Ala Mobile vs New Star™ GP

The clearest difference is price: New Star™ GP at Free against Ala Mobile's $1.99. New Star™ GP also leads on review sentiment (74% vs 65%). Ala Mobile's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7) and rating (4.5 vs 4.2). On ratings volume, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

New Star™ GP is free to download; Ala Mobile costs $1.99 up front. New Star™ GP sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Ala Mobile asks for nothing beyond the download.

Ala Mobile holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 413 and 398 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 65% of Ala Mobile's written reviews are positive against 74% of New Star™ GP's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Ala Mobile ships an update every 9 days, New Star™ GP monthly. Both last shipped on November 7, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ala Mobile | New Star™ GP |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.5 (413 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ala-mobile/id1403183441/reviews)** | [4.2 (398 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/new-star-gp/id1624667058/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **413** | 398 |
| Positive reviews | 64.6% of reviews | **74.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#14** | #142 |
| Size | 745 MB | 397 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Vincenzo Cosentino](https://appshunter.io/developer/1116725512) | [New Star Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/413849591) |

## What reviewers say

### Ala Mobile

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ala-mobile/id1403183441)

**Currently charting:** #14 Top Paid · Racing, #14 Top Paid · Sports (US App Store)

Experience thrilling formula racing with realistic car handling and strategic pit stops. Compete on real-world circuits against challenging AI and climb global leaderboards. Customize your cars and master race day tactics to achieve victory.

**Highlights:** 20 customizable cars, 15 real circuits, Challenging AI opponents, 5 different tire types, Strategic pit stops, Real-time damages, Global leaderboards

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Game Controller support, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent graphics and car physics
- 👍 Realistic track layouts
- 🏎️ Immersive racing experience
- 💡 Detailed car customization options
- 🔧 Comprehensive race weekend format

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Aggressive and unpredictable AI behavior
- 🤖 AI lacks awareness and respect for player cars
- 🤯 Frustrating penalties and track limit issues
- 🌧️ Poor wet weather handling and grip
- 🕰️ Replay duration issues

**Reported bugs**

- Qualifying times not registering properly
- Crashes and freezes during qualifying sessions
- Inconsistent behavior during pit stops
- Steering wheel and controls feel unresponsive

**Requested features**

- Add more modern F1 tracks (Jeddah, Miami, Baku, etc.)
- Implement yellow flags, VSC, and full safety car features
- Allow more control over AI difficulty and number of opponents
- Introduce manual transmission and tire compound options
- Improve replay functionality with more camera angles


### New Star™ GP

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/new-star-gp/id1624667058)

**Currently charting:** #142 Top Free · Racing, #156 Top Free · Sports, #196 Top Grossing · Racing (US App Store)

Manage a motorsport team, from technological development to race strategy, then take the wheel in arcade-style races. Progress through decades of racing history with retro visuals and a dynamic soundtrack. Every decision impacts your journey to victory.

**Highlights:** Team management, Race strategy planning, Arcade driving controls, Retro visuals and soundtrack, Career progression through decades, Multiple race event types, Car upgrades and staff perks

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| 1,000 BUX | $0.99 | one-time |
| 5,000 BUX | $1.99 | one-time |
| Championship Mode Unlock | $3.99 | one-time |
| 25,000 BUX | $3.99 | one-time |
| 50,000 BUX | $4.99 | one-time |
| Racer Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great game
- 🚀 Easy to jump into
- 🚀 Lots of fun and variety
- 👍 Realistic F1 career mode
- 👍 Surprising features and mechanics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Poor control options
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🔧 Needs more features

**Reported bugs**

- Halo bars not accurate
- Touch controls not adjustable

**Requested features**

- Add qualifying session
- Customize tire selection
- Add more racers
- Implement leaderboards
- Add helmet customization


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Ala Mobile free?

Ala Mobile costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is New Star™ GP free?

New Star™ GP is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Ala Mobile or New Star™ GP?

Ala Mobile is rated higher. Ala Mobile averages 4.5 out of 5 from 413 ratings, while New Star™ GP averages 4.2 from 398 ratings.

### Do Ala Mobile or New Star™ GP have ads?

Both Ala Mobile and New Star™ GP show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Ala Mobile or New Star™ GP?

Ala Mobile ships an update every 9 days, and New Star™ GP monthly. Most recently, Ala Mobile was updated on November 7, 2026 and New Star™ GP on November 7, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Ala Mobile or New Star™ GP?

Ala Mobile currently peaks at #14 in the App Store charts, and New Star™ GP at #142. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*