# Formula Nova vs PulpMX 2.0

The clearest difference is rating: PulpMX 2.0 at 4.1 against Formula Nova's 3.4. PulpMX 2.0 also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 5 months). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Formula Nova sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and PulpMX 2.0 sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

PulpMX 2.0 holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 21 and 41 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 67% and 67% positive.

Formula Nova ships an update every 5 months, PulpMX 2.0 every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Formula Nova | PulpMX 2.0 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.4 (21 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/formula-nova/id453546463/reviews) | **[4.1 (41 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pulpmx-20/id1159218681/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 21 | **41** |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | 66.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 67 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Gil Beyruth](https://appshunter.io/developer/347634769) | [Steve Matthes](https://appshunter.io/developer/1895849497) |

## What reviewers say

### Formula Nova

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/formula-nova/id453546463)

Experience thrilling arcade-style racing with this free top-view game. Customize your car, compete on leaderboards, and unlock achievements. Additional track and car packages are available for purchase.

**Highlights:** Top-view arcade racing, Car customization (color), Multiple control options, Leaderboards and achievements, Car durability and repair system, Realistic car visuals and explosions

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| FormulaNova track package 1 | $2.99 | one-time |


### PulpMX 2.0

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pulpmx-20/id1159218681)

Access exclusive content from PulpMX.com, including show archives, editorials, and technical information. Enjoy a vastly improved media player with offline download capabilities and a live show schedule.

**Highlights:** Global search functionality, Improved media player, Offline archive downloads, Save favorite content, Live show schedule, Optimized website content, Sound drops library

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PulpMX+ | $2.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 New version rocks
- 👍 Amazing functionality
- 👍 Cool new features
- 👍 Great app
- 👍 Great layout

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Stays frozen on checking for updates
- 🐛 Never finds updates
- 🐛 App not working
- 🐛 App never loads or opens
- 🐛 Stuck on title page

**Reported bugs**

- Stays frozen on “checking for updates”
- Never actually finds the updates
- App just sits on the title page and never actually loads or opens to any content
- Paid for the app and it’s never opened..... just stuck on the pulp Mx screen
- Won’t load anything

**Requested features**

- New app coming Friday (for the last 3 years)
- Fix your app
- Go back to the old app


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Formula Nova free?

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

### Is PulpMX 2.0 free?

PulpMX 2.0 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Formula Nova or PulpMX 2.0?

PulpMX 2.0 is rated higher. Formula Nova averages 3.4 out of 5 from 21 ratings, while PulpMX 2.0 averages 4.1 from 41 ratings.

### Do Formula Nova or PulpMX 2.0 have ads?

Formula Nova shows ads; PulpMX 2.0 does not.

### Which is updated more often, Formula Nova or PulpMX 2.0?

Formula Nova ships an update every 5 months, and PulpMX 2.0 every 3 weeks. Most recently, Formula Nova was updated on September 30, 2026 and PulpMX 2.0 on October 12, 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.*