Comparison

Autosport vs GPFans

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Autosport

Access top-tier motorsport journalism covering F1, MotoGP, Formula E, and more. Get breaking news, in-depth features, live race coverage, and exclusive video content from expert reporters.

Highlights
  • Latest news across all motorsport series
  • Expert analysis and behind-the-scenes stories
  • Race Hub with schedules, results, and standings
  • Live text coverage from the paddock
  • Dedicated video section
  • Extensive motor racing image database
  • No spoilers option for notifications
Features
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Have the world's best motorsport journalism at your fingertips with the official Autosport app. Get the latest news across all branches of motorsport including Formula 1, MotoGP, Formula E, BTCC, National, IndyCar, WEC, WRC, Esports, F2, F3, WRX, DTM, WSBK, Moto2, and Moto3. Our team of expert reporters are present in all the major motorsport paddocks and service parks, keeping you abreast of not just the breaking news but the full stories behind the headlines. ◆ KEY FEATURES - Clean, easy to use design. - ‘No spoilers’ option for push notifications - 'Race Hub' with schedules, results and standings from all major series - Live text coverage, straight from the paddock - Dedicated video section - The world's largest motor racing image database. As well as news, video reports, podcasts and our unparalleled live text coverage, we provide daily in-depth feature articles in Autosport Plus - from analysis of the latest technical breakthroughs to interviews with key figures, opinion columns on the biggest topics from our star writers and revisiting topics from motorsport's great history to shed new light on those tales. Download the app today and get more of the motorsport you (and we) love. ◆ About us Autosport's award-winning writers have the contacts, determination and insight to take you behind the scenes of all branches of motorsport from F1 and Formula E to grassroots level, with a passion that stretches from endurance racing to rallycross and everything in between. That's why we're such a trusted source of information in those paddocks themselves - the phrase 'you only know it's true when you read it on Autosport' is one that drives us on to keep raising our standards and innovating in our coverage. By installing the app you accept the terms of use: https://www.autosport.com/info/terms-of-use/

About

GPFans

Features
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Stay on top of the Formula 1 season with the GPFans app. From breaking news and team updates to race results, interviews and analysis, all in one streamlined app. Whether you're following Lewis Hamilton, Max Verstappen, Charles Leclerc, Lando Norris, Ferrari, Mercedes or Red Bull Racing, GPFans delivers fast, reliable F1 news to fans across the globe. Features: * Up-to-date F1 news and in-depth reporting * Race calendars and session times * Live championship standings and race results * Videos, interviews and expert analysis * Editorial columns * Push notifications for breaking news Why GPFans: * International F1 coverage * Focus on speed, clarity and insight * Optimised for mobile experience * Browse by team, driver or Grand Prix With the GPFans app, you'll never miss what's happening in Formula 1.

Screenshots

Autosport4 screens
GPFans4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: GPFans at none against Autosport's 4. On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Autosport sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. GPFans asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Autosport ships an update every 5 weeks, GPFans every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Autosport versus GPFans: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAutosportGPFans
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (565 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews16.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings565 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.215.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size113 MB39 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperAutosport MediaFanreach B.V.

Bugs and requests

Autosport

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Constant log-out issues
  • Paywall problems even for subscribers
  • Crashes when trying to access certain features
  • Outdated and slow to update news content

Requested features

4 requests
  • Dark mode option
  • Improved offline content access
  • Better organization and categorization of articles
  • Ability to save and access articles offline

GPFans

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Autosport

Subscriptions4
  • Autosport Plus Monthly Plan$5.991 Month
  • Autosport Plus$5.991 Month
  • Autosport Plus$46.991 Year
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  • Autosport Plus Annual Plan$49.991 Year
None

GPFans

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Autosport free?
Autosport is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is GPFans free?
GPFans is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Autosport or GPFans have ads?
Both Autosport and GPFans show ads.
Which is updated more often, Autosport or GPFans?
Autosport ships an update every 5 weeks, and GPFans every 2 months. Most recently, Autosport was updated on October 23, 2026 and GPFans on October 22, 2026.

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