Comparison

GPGuide vs PitlaneOne

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

PitlaneOne

Stay updated with all things Formula 1™. Access news, race calendars with results and start times, live session data, and a comprehensive F1™ history. Export race times to your device's calendar for easy planning.

Highlights
  • F1™ news aggregation
  • Race calendar with track data and start times
  • Countdown to next F1™ session
  • Unofficial live scoring and comments
  • F1™ historical statistics
  • Export race times to device calendar
Features
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A complete Formula 1™ library in your pocket! PitlaneOne includes everything you need to stay up-to-date during the year in an easy-to-use user interface. › News Set up your favorite news sources to get all F1™-related news. Read them either in your default browser or directly in PitlaneOne. › Calendar Do not miss any race with the calendar in PitlaneOne providing all race and track data, start times, a countdown to the next session and all results. Export all start times into your device's calendar to be able to manage any weekend planing. › Live Follow sessions live on your phone if you cannot watch them with the unofficial live scoring, live comments and additional data. › History Browse through the complete Formula 1™ history starting with Giuseppe Farina's Pole Position in Silverstone 1950. Check statistics for Drivers, Teams, Circuits and more and relive "good old times". PitlaneOne is completely free and ad-free, though if you want to support me and leave a small donation I would appreciate that a lot - just look after the pizza icon in the app :) For further questions, feel free to contact me via mail or Twitter: @PitlaneOne Terms of Use: https://devattendant.de/pitlaneone/terms-of-use.html F1, FORMULA 1, FORMULA ONE and related logos are trademarks of Formula One Licensing BV. All rights reserved. This application is unofficial and is not associated in any way with the Formula One group of companies.

Screenshots

GPGuide4 screens
PitlaneOne4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: PitlaneOne at 5.0 against GPGuide's 4.3. PitlaneOne also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and review sentiment (100% vs 65%). GPGuide's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (42 vs 2). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. GPGuide sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and PitlaneOne sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PitlaneOne holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GPGuide has 42 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 65% of GPGuide's written reviews are positive against 100% of PitlaneOne's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GPGuide ships an update every 2 weeks, PitlaneOne every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
GPGuide versus PitlaneOne: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGPGuidePitlaneOne
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (42 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews65.2% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings42 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.113.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size51 MB61 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDarvic Partners SASebastian Goralski

Customer experience

GPGuide

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

PitlaneOne

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

PitlaneOne

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
10 purchases

PitlaneOne

Subscriptions7
  • Piece of pizza (yearly)$1.991 Year
  • Half a pizza (monthly)$4.991 Month
  • Half a pizza (yearly)$4.991 Year
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  • Full pizza (monthly)$9.491 Month
  • Full pizza (yearly)$9.491 Year
  • Pizza + extra cheese (monthly)$14.491 Month
  • Pizza + extra cheese (yearly)$14.491 Year
One-time3
  • Half a pizza$3.99
  • Full pizza$8.99
  • Pizza + extra cheese$13.99

Questions

Is GPGuide free?
GPGuide is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PitlaneOne free?
PitlaneOne is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, GPGuide or PitlaneOne?
PitlaneOne is rated higher. GPGuide averages 4.3 out of 5 from 42 ratings, while PitlaneOne averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do GPGuide or PitlaneOne have ads?
Neither GPGuide nor PitlaneOne shows ads.
Which is updated more often, GPGuide or PitlaneOne?
GPGuide ships an update every 2 weeks, and PitlaneOne every 2 months. Most recently, GPGuide was updated on September 25, 2026 and PitlaneOne on June 1, 2026.

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