Comparison

Racecar Engineering Magazine vs GPGuide

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

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About

Racecar Engineering Magazine

Explore the cutting edge of motorsport technology with in-depth analysis of racing and rallying. Stay ahead of the competition with insights into F1, Nascar, Rally, and Le Mans, and discover future developments in racecar design and operation.

Highlights
  • In-depth motorsport technology analysis
  • Insights into F1, Nascar, Rally, Le Mans
  • Racecar design and operation knowledge
  • Coverage of latest motorsport developments
  • Back and future issue purchases
  • Auto-renewing subscription options
Features
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Racecar Engineering is the world’s leading technology magazine for motorsport. Every issue of Racecar Engineering looks under the skin of racing and rallying to show its readers why some cars go quicker than others. Read by thousands of racers every month it, Racecar Engineering magazine helps them keep a winning edge. Learn about the latest developments in F1 , Nascar, Rally and Le Mans, and find out what is coming up in the near future. Each month Racecar Engineering magazine brings the best possible insight into all forms of the rapidly changing world of motorsport engineering. From keeping pace with the latest technologies to expanding your knowledge of racecar design and operation, no other magazine gets you closer. Back issues and future issues are available for purchase within the App. Future issues are also available through the following auto-renewing subscription(s): -12 Issues (1 Year) at £49.99 / $64.99 - 6 Issues (6 Months) at £27.99 / $36.99 -1 Issue (1 month) at £4.99 / $6.99 The subscription will include the current issue if you do not already own it and subsequently published future issues. Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. This subscription will automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period, your account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. The cost of the renewal will match the initial subscription price. You may turn off auto-renewing subscriptions by going to your user’s Account Settings after purchase. No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during your active subscription period. Please find our Privacy Policy here: https://chelseamagazines.com/privacy/ Please find our Terms & Conditions here: https://www.chelseamagazines.com/the-chelsea-magazine-company-terms-and-conditions/

About

GPGuide

Access comprehensive historical and current Formula 1 data, including news, race results, driver and constructor statistics, and circuit information. Explore detailed profiles and performance metrics dating back to 1950.

Highlights
  • Massive F1 database (1950-present)
  • Latest F1 news updates
  • Driver and Constructor Championship standings
  • Detailed driver and constructor profiles
  • Grand Prix race history and results
  • Circuit information and maps
  • Dynamic statistics tables
Features
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GPGuide is the most innovative, in-depth, comprehensive, and up-to-date source and platform for Formula 1 data and statistics available on a mobile device. Formula 1 represents the highest class of auto racing sanctioned by the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA). Since its inaugural race in 1950 at Silverstone (UK), it has built a legacy that must be preserved and recorded in its entirety to safeguard the rich heritage of one of the greatest sports in history. To this end, GPGuide strives to capture, consolidate and record the wealth of historical and current data and statistics available on every single Grand Prix race, driver, constructor, circuit, engine, tyre, etc. dating back to the very start of this magnificent sport. Leveraging our 40+ years of covering Formula 1, GPGuide brings an incredible collection of historical and current data to the F1 community: >> MASSIVE DATABASE: • The FULL GPGuide database covers the entire F1 Championship, from 1950 to present. • LATEST NEWS: Latest and most up‐to‐date global Formula 1 news • SEASON SUMMARY: Drivers & Constructors Championship Standings ... Annual Points System Description ... Records Established • WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS: Details on every Driver and Constructor Champion • DRIVERS (970+ Profiles): Career Totals ... Milestones ... Annual Season Overview ... Detailed Annual Results ... Race Completion Performance ... Records Held • CONSTRUCTORS (200+ Profiles): Historical Totals ... Milestones ... Annual Season Overview ... Detailed Annual Results ... Race Completion Performance ... Annual Car Profile ... Team Composition (Drivers, Chassis, Engines, Tyres, Oils) • GRANDS PRIX (1100+ Races): Detailed History ... Entries ... Qualifying Sessions ... Starting Grids ... Results • CIRCUITS (80+ Locations): Detailed History ... Configurations & Records ... Circuit Maps • ENGINES (90+ Manufacturers): Annual Results Performance • TYRES (9+ Manufacturers): Annual Results Performance • STATISTICS: 150+ Dynamically Updated Tables >> SUBSCRIPTIONS: • Two options are available: Monthly & Yearly • The Monthly subscription provides a 3-day trial period, while the Yearly subscription provides a 1-week trial period. • Prices for each package are presented by iTunes at the time of purchase. • Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. • Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. • Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. • Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. • Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. - Terms & Conditions: https://mobile.gpguide.com/terms-conditions/ - Privacy Policy: https://mobile.gpguide.com/privacy-policy/ - Subscriptions: https://mobile.gpguide.com/subscriptions/ ** GPGuide Mobile App is owned & operated by Darvic Partners SA. ** NOTICE: This application is unofficial and is not associated in any way with the Formula 1 companies. F1, FORMULA ONE, FORMULA 1, FIA FORMULA ONE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP, GRAND PRIX and related marks are trade marks of Formula One Licensing B.V.

Screenshots

Racecar Engineering Magazine4 screens
GPGuide4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Racecar Engineering Magazine at free with in-app purchases against GPGuide's subscription. GPGuide's advantage is review sentiment (65% vs 29%) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 4 months). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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. Racecar Engineering Magazine sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and GPGuide sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

GPGuide holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 86 and 42 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 29% of Racecar Engineering Magazine's written reviews are positive against 65% of GPGuide's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Racecar Engineering Magazine ships an update every 4 months, GPGuide every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Racecar Engineering Magazine versus GPGuide: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRacecar Engineering MagazineGPGuide
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (86 ratings)4.3 (42 ratings) — better
Positive reviews28.6% of reviews65.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings86 — better42
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS15.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB51 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperChelsea Magazine CompanyDarvic Partners SA

Customer experience

Racecar Engineering Magazine

All ratings86 ratings
Positive77.9%
Neutral2.3%
Negative19.8%
Written reviews21 reviews
Positive28.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative71.4%

GPGuide

All ratings42 ratings
Positive78.6%
Neutral11.9%
Negative9.5%
Written reviews138 reviews
Positive65.2%
Neutral7.2%
Negative27.5%

Bugs and requests

Racecar Engineering Magazine

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

GPGuide

Reported bugs

8 issues
  • App won't open without WiFi connection
  • Crashes on iOS updates
  • Server downtime lasting days
  • App fails to load news content
  • Crashes on older iPad models
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  • Inconsistent data syncing across tabs
  • Performance degradation after updates
  • Server crashes during peak usage

Requested features

8 requests
  • Forum or community discussion feature
  • Spoiler alert/delay settings for race results
  • Dark mode option
  • Yearly highlights/biggest news tab
  • Photo and video content of cars and action
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  • Favorite driver/team tracking
  • Better content organization
  • Free version with limited features

In-app purchases

13 purchases

Racecar Engineering Magazine

Subscriptions8
  • Racecar Engineering magazine$5.991 Month
  • Racecar Engineering Subscription$6.991 Month
  • Racecar Engineering magazine$28.996 Months
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  • Auto renewing subscription$31.996 Months
  • Racecar Engineering Subscription$36.996 Months
  • Auto renewing subscription$44.991 Year
  • Racecar Engineering magazine$49.991 Year
  • Racecar Engineering Subscription$64.991 Year
One-time5
  • Racecar Engineering Jul 2026$5.95
  • Racecar Engineering Apr 2025$5.95
  • Racecar Engineering Jul 2024$5.95
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  • Racecar Engineering magazine: July 2012, by PixelMags$6.99
  • Racecar Engineering magazine: April 2012$6.99
2 purchases

GPGuide

Subscriptions2
  • Full Access - Monthly3 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Full Access - Annual7 Days trial$24.991 Year

Questions

Is Racecar Engineering Magazine free?
Racecar Engineering Magazine is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is GPGuide free?
GPGuide is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Racecar Engineering Magazine or GPGuide?
GPGuide is rated higher. Racecar Engineering Magazine averages 4.1 out of 5 from 86 ratings, while GPGuide averages 4.3 from 42 ratings.
Do Racecar Engineering Magazine or GPGuide have ads?
Neither Racecar Engineering Magazine nor GPGuide shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Racecar Engineering Magazine or GPGuide?
Racecar Engineering Magazine ships an update every 4 months, and GPGuide every 2 weeks. Most recently, Racecar Engineering Magazine was updated on September 21, 2026 and GPGuide on September 25, 2026.

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