Comparison

GPGuide vs Formula 2026

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

Head to head
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.

About

Formula 2026

Stay updated with all Formula race schedules, practice times, and qualification sessions. Set custom notifications for your favorite drivers and teams, and review past race results and season standings.

Highlights
  • Race schedule and times
  • Practice and qualification session times
  • Customizable race notifications
  • Past race results
  • Driver and team standings
  • Searchable driver and team data
Features
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If you're a fan of Formula, this app is a must have. Take a look at the schedule and times of races, practice rounds and qualification sessions to know when your favorite driver or team will compete. Set notifications for a specific race and event (when the race starts, half hour before, hour hour after etc.) for every race of your favorite driver or team and be aware about upcoming events! Go to the past races screen to see in what place your favorite driver finished. What's more, you can check a lot of other data such as specific time trials, lap times, fastest lap and overall standings. You can also search through all of the teams and drivers to check their general positions in the season standings via our beautiful and user friendly interface, now more pleasant than ever. This app is unofficial and is not associated in any way with the Formula One group of companies. F1, FORMULA ONE, FORMULA 1, FIA FORMULA ONE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP, GRAND PRIX, FORMULA ONE PADDOCK CLUB, PADDOCK CLUB and related marks are trade marks of Formula One Licensing B.V. Terms of use https://mysticmobileapps.com/legal/terms/formula Privacy policy https://mysticmobileapps.com/legal/privacy/formula

Screenshots

GPGuide4 screens
Formula 20264 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Formula 2026 at free with in-app purchases against GPGuide's subscription. Formula 2026 also leads on rating (4.6 vs 4.3). GPGuide's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (65% vs 46%). On price, ratings volume, update cadence 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. GPGuide sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Formula 2026 sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Formula 2026 holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 42 and 96 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 65% of GPGuide's written reviews are positive against 46% of Formula 2026's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GPGuide ships an update every 2 weeks, Formula 2026 monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
GPGuide versus Formula 2026: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGPGuideFormula 2026
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (42 ratings)4.6 (96 ratings) — better
Positive reviews65.5% of reviews — better46.3% of reviews
Number of ratings4296 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size51 MB42 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDarvic Partners SAMYSTIC MOBILE APPS LLC

Customer experience

GPGuide

All ratings42 ratings
Positive78.6%
Neutral11.9%
Negative9.5%
Written reviews139 reviews
Positive65.5%
Neutral7.2%
Negative27.3%

Formula 2026

All ratings96 ratings
Positive89.6%
Neutral4.2%
Negative6.3%
Written reviews82 reviews
Positive46.3%
Neutral8.5%
Negative45.1%

Bugs and 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

Formula 2026

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

GPGuide

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

Formula 2026

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Formula 2025+14 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • Annual Formula 2025+14 Days trial$7.991 Year

Questions

Is GPGuide free?
GPGuide is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Formula 2026 free?
Formula 2026 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, GPGuide or Formula 2026?
Formula 2026 is rated higher. GPGuide averages 4.3 out of 5 from 42 ratings, while Formula 2026 averages 4.6 from 96 ratings.
Do GPGuide or Formula 2026 have ads?
Formula 2026 shows ads; GPGuide does not.
Which is updated more often, GPGuide or Formula 2026?
GPGuide ships an update every 2 weeks, and Formula 2026 monthly. Most recently, GPGuide was updated on September 30, 2026 and Formula 2026 on October 1, 2026.

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