# Purple Sector vs Racify

Purple Sector and Racify both sit at 4.2 stars, but that hides the real split: 52% of Racify's written reviews are positive against 19% of Purple Sector's. Purple Sector's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 4 weeks). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.2 for Purple Sector against 4.4 for Racify. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 266 and 328 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 19% of Purple Sector's written reviews are positive against 52% of Racify's.

Purple Sector ships an update every 10 days, Racify every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Purple Sector | Racify |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (266 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/purple-sector/id1635843325/reviews) | **[4.4 (328 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/racify/id6744753955/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 266 | **328** |
| Positive reviews | 18.8% of reviews | **52.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 4 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 70 MB | 79 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [David Jacobsen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1514819658) | [Marvin LAUBIES](https://appshunter.io/developer/1678148209) |

## 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


### Racify

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/racify/id6744753955)

Enhance your iPhone with F1-themed widgets for your Home and Lock Screen. Get instant race countdowns, live standings, and driver/team progress updates. Customize your display with the latest Formula 1 data.

**Highlights:** Home Screen widgets, Lock Screen widgets, Next race countdown, Championship standings, Favorite driver/team tracking, Last session results

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly $0.99 Subscription | $0.99 | per month |
| Yearly $6.99 Subscription | $6.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Premium 99,99$ | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Purple Sector free?

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

### Is Racify free?

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

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

Racify is rated higher. Purple Sector averages 4.2 out of 5 from 266 ratings, while Racify averages 4.4 from 328 ratings.

### Do Purple Sector or Racify have ads?

Neither Purple Sector nor Racify shows ads.

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

Purple Sector ships an update every 10 days, and Racify every 4 weeks. Most recently, Purple Sector was updated on October 22, 2026 and Racify on October 25, 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.*