# F1nally vs Purple Sector

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: F1nally at none against Purple Sector's 3. Purple Sector's advantage is rating (4.2 vs 3.8) and ratings volume (267 vs 4). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Purple Sector sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. F1nally asks for nothing beyond the download.

Purple Sector holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Purple Sector has 267 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

F1nally ships an update fortnightly, Purple Sector every 10 days. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | F1nally | Purple Sector |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/f1nally/id1618275556/reviews) | **[4.2 (267 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/purple-sector/id1635843325/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **267** |
| Positive reviews | — | 18.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 63 MB | 70 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tobin Juday](https://appshunter.io/developer/1618275558) | [David Jacobsen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1514819658) |

## What reviewers say

### F1nally

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/f1nally/id1618275556)

This app provides Formula 1 race schedules, countdowns to upcoming events, and championship standings. It also allows users to review past race results. Designed for quick access to information without ads or data collection.

**Highlights:** Formula 1 race countdowns, Upcoming race schedules, Constructor championship standings, Driver championship standings, Past race results, No ads or tracking

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Purple Sector

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/purple-sector/id1635843325)

Display Formula 1 data directly on your home and lock screens with customizable widgets. Track driver and constructor standings, race countdowns, and upcoming race schedules without opening other apps. Widgets update frequently with the latest stats and offer theme customization.

**Highlights:** 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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro - Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| Pro - Annual | $6.99 | per year |
| Pro - Lifetime | $12.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 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

**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

**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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is F1nally free?

F1nally is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Purple Sector free?

Purple Sector is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, F1nally or Purple Sector?

Purple Sector is rated higher. F1nally averages 3.8 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Purple Sector averages 4.2 from 267 ratings.

### Do F1nally or Purple Sector have ads?

Neither F1nally nor Purple Sector shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, F1nally or Purple Sector?

F1nally ships an update fortnightly, and Purple Sector every 10 days. Most recently, F1nally was updated on November 3, 2026 and Purple Sector on November 3, 2026.

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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.*