# Purple Sector vs SpeedTrack Widgets

The clearest difference is review sentiment: SpeedTrack Widgets at 82% against Purple Sector's 19%. SpeedTrack Widgets also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.2) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Purple Sector's advantage is ratings volume (267 vs 7). 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 SpeedTrack Widgets sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

SpeedTrack Widgets 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 7, 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 82% of SpeedTrack Widgets's.

Purple Sector ships an update fortnightly, SpeedTrack Widgets every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Purple Sector | SpeedTrack Widgets |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (267 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/purple-sector/id1635843325/reviews) | **[5.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speedtrack-widgets/id6741442478/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **267** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | 18.8% of reviews | **81.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 72 MB | 54 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [David Jacobsen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1514819658) | [David Peces](https://appshunter.io/developer/1794207092) |

## 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


### SpeedTrack Widgets

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speedtrack-widgets/id6741442478)

Stay updated with Formula 1 through home and lock screen widgets. Access the full season calendar, session times, driver and team standings, news, and driver profiles. Customize your view with light/dark modes and favorite drivers.

**Highlights:** Full season F1 calendar with session times, Driver and team standings widgets, F1 news feed with country editions, Driver and team profiles, Home and Lock Screen widgets, Customizable light/dark modes, Favorite driver highlighting

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| Premium Yearly | $8.99 | per year |
| Soft Tires | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Purple Sector free?

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

### Is SpeedTrack Widgets free?

SpeedTrack Widgets is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Purple Sector or SpeedTrack Widgets?

SpeedTrack Widgets is rated higher. Purple Sector averages 4.2 out of 5 from 267 ratings, while SpeedTrack Widgets averages 5.0 from 7 ratings.

### Do Purple Sector or SpeedTrack Widgets have ads?

Neither Purple Sector nor SpeedTrack Widgets shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Purple Sector or SpeedTrack Widgets?

Purple Sector ships an update fortnightly, and SpeedTrack Widgets every 10 days. Most recently, Purple Sector was updated on November 11, 2026 and SpeedTrack Widgets on November 8, 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.*