# Racing Central vs Norths

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Norths at none against Racing Central's 23. Racing Central's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Racing Central sells 23 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Norths asks for nothing beyond the download.

Racing Central ships an update weekly, Norths every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Racing Central | Norths |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 69 MB | 37 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Racing Central Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1447204665) | [PLAYER ELITE PTY LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1186762040) |

## What reviewers say

### Racing Central

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/racing-central/id1434221878)

This app provides Australian punters with advanced tools for horse racing form analysis, including detailed runner metrics, expert tips, and live mounting yard insights. It helps users make informed betting decisions with a proven, repeatable process.

**Highlights:** Intuitive form reference tool, Customizable rating creation, Expert tipping with staking guidance, Live mounting yard analysis, Metro race previews and selections, Jump out search engine with vision links

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

**In-app purchases (23)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| RC Plus Weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Silver Weekly | $4.49 | per 7 days |
| Gold Weekly | $8.49 | per 7 days |
| RC Plus Monthly | $12.99 | per month |
| Platinum (Weekly) | $17.99 | per 7 days |
| Previews, Live Yard (Weekly) | $19.00 | per 7 days |
| Bronze Liveyard Weekly | $25.00 | per 7 days |
| Silver Liveyard Weekly | $29.00 | per 7 days |
| Live Yard (Monthly) | $39.99 | per month |
| Platinum (Monthly) | $59.99 | per month |
| Previews, Live Yard (Monthly) | $69.99 | per month |
| Silver Monthly | $69.99 | per month |
| Liveyard Monthly | $69.99 | per month |
| Bronze Liveyard Monthly | $99.99 | per month |
| Silver Liveyard Monthly | $119.99 | per month |
| RC Plus Yearly | $129.99 | per year |
| Live Yard (Annual) | $499.99 | per year |
| Platinum (Annual) | $599.00 | per year |
| Previews, Live Yard (Annual) | $799.99 | per year |
| Liveyard yearly | $799.99 | per year |
| Silver Yearly | $799.99 | per year |
| Bronze Liveyard Yearly | $999.99 | per year |
| Silver Liveyard Yearly | $999.99 | per year |


### Norths

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/norths/id6787797117)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Racing Central free?

Racing Central is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Norths free?

Norths is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Racing Central or Norths have ads?

Neither Racing Central nor Norths shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Racing Central or Norths?

Racing Central ships an update weekly, and Norths every 3 weeks. Most recently, Racing Central was updated on October 6, 2026 and Norths on October 25, 2026.

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