# Purple Sector vs BeyondTrackLimits

The clearest difference is rating: BeyondTrackLimits at 5.0 against Purple Sector's 4.2. BeyondTrackLimits also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3). Purple Sector's advantage is ratings volume (265 vs 6). 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. BeyondTrackLimits asks for nothing beyond the download.

BeyondTrackLimits holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Purple Sector has 265 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Purple Sector ships an update every 10 days, BeyondTrackLimits weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Purple Sector | BeyondTrackLimits |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (265 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/purple-sector/id1635843325/reviews) | **[5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beyondtracklimits/id6639599899/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **265** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 18.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 70 MB | 58 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [David Jacobsen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1514819658) | [Jose Downs](https://appshunter.io/developer/1763167568) |

## 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


### BeyondTrackLimits

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beyondtracklimits/id6639599899)

Stay informed about the latest developments in motorsport, including real-time automotive racing and competitive sailing news from around the globe. This independent app provides comprehensive updates without official affiliation with major racing organizations.

**Highlights:** Real-time racing news, Competitive sailing updates, Global motorsport coverage, Independent news source, Informational trademarks and logos

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Purple Sector free?

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

### Is BeyondTrackLimits free?

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

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

BeyondTrackLimits is rated higher. Purple Sector averages 4.2 out of 5 from 265 ratings, while BeyondTrackLimits averages 5.0 from 6 ratings.

### Do Purple Sector or BeyondTrackLimits have ads?

Neither Purple Sector nor BeyondTrackLimits shows ads.

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

Purple Sector ships an update every 10 days, and BeyondTrackLimits weekly. Most recently, Purple Sector was updated on October 18, 2026 and BeyondTrackLimits on October 6, 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.*