# Purple Sector vs GP Time

The clearest difference is review sentiment: GP Time at 75% against Purple Sector's 19%. GP Time also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.2). Purple Sector's advantage is ratings volume (267 vs 4). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Purple Sector sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and GP Time sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

GP Time holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. 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. Written reviews point the same way: 19% of Purple Sector's written reviews are positive against 75% of GP Time's.

Purple Sector ships an update every 10 days, GP Time fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Purple Sector | GP Time |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (267 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/purple-sector/id1635843325/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gp-time-formula-widgets/id6483362180/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **267** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 18.8% of reviews | **75.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 70 MB | 100 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [David Jacobsen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1514819658) | [永欣 赵](https://appshunter.io/developer/1518750798) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### GP Time

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gp-time-formula-widgets/id6483362180)

Stay updated with race schedules, team, and driver standings. This app offers customizable widgets for your home and lock screens, featuring favorite drivers, teams, and race countdowns. Enjoy an ad-free experience with options for premium features and future updates.

**Highlights:** Race dates, times, and locations, Team and driver standings, Customizable home screen widgets, Lock screen widgets, Favorite driver/team selection, Race countdowns, Ad-free experience

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Week | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Year | $7.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Purple Sector free?

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

### Is GP Time free?

GP Time is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Purple Sector or GP Time?

GP Time is rated higher. Purple Sector averages 4.2 out of 5 from 267 ratings, while GP Time averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Purple Sector or GP Time have ads?

Neither Purple Sector nor GP Time shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Purple Sector or GP Time?

Purple Sector ships an update every 10 days, and GP Time fortnightly. Most recently, Purple Sector was updated on October 27, 2026 and GP Time on October 2, 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.*