# GPGuide vs Motorsports Widgets

The clearest difference is monetization model: Motorsports Widgets at freemium against GPGuide's subscription. Motorsports Widgets also leads on rating (4.5 vs 4.3) and ratings volume (172 vs 42). GPGuide's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. GPGuide sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Motorsports Widgets sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Motorsports Widgets holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 42 and 172 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 65% of GPGuide's written reviews are positive against 67% of Motorsports Widgets's.

GPGuide ships an update every 2 weeks, Motorsports Widgets every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | GPGuide | Motorsports Widgets |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (42 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gpguide/id545970177/reviews) | **[4.5 (172 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/motorsports-widgets/id1556688331/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 42 | **172** |
| Positive reviews | 65.2% of reviews | **66.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Freemium** |
| Size | 51 MB | 57 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Darvic Partners SA](https://appshunter.io/developer/1772651079) | [Aurelien DELRUE](https://appshunter.io/developer/523587307) |

## What reviewers say

### GPGuide

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gpguide/id545970177)

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:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Access - Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Full Access - Annual | $24.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 📊 Comprehensive F1 statistics and historical data
- 📰 Timely and accurate news updates
- 🎯 Concise and succinct reporting
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- ⚡ Quick and helpful customer support

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes and freezes frequently
- ⚠️ Fails to load or open properly
- 🔌 Connectivity issues requiring WiFi
- ⏱️ Slow performance and optimization problems
- 🔐 Server security breaches and hacking issues

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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


### Motorsports Widgets

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/motorsports-widgets/id1556688331)

Stay updated with all major motorsport series through customizable home screen widgets. Get real-time schedules, standings, driver stats, and weather forecasts for Formula 1, MotoGP, NASCAR, and more. Personalize your display for quick access to upcoming events and track information.

**Highlights:** Customizable home screen widgets, Next event date, time, and weather, Championship standings and driver stats, Upcoming events and session schedules, Lock screen widgets, Apple Watch widgets, Add events to calendar

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Motos | $0.49 | per month |
| Paddock Pass | $0.99 | per month |
| Rally & Endurance | $0.99 | per month |
| Motorcycles | $0.99 | per month |
| Motos | $4.99 | per year |
| Motorcycles | $7.99 | per year |
| Rally & Endurance | $7.99 | per year |
| Paddock Pass | $12.99 | per year |
| Ultimate | $34.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Clean and intuitive user interface design
- 📱 Customizable widgets for multiple motorsports
- 🏎️ Comprehensive coverage of diverse racing series
- ⚡ Quick access to race schedules and standings
- 🎯 Superior to official IMSA and WEC apps

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Increasingly paywalled features and widgets
- 🐛 Incorrect race times and scheduling errors
- 🐛 Widget configuration issues and crashes
- ❌ Missing notifications for race start times
- ❌ Limited cross-device premium access

**Reported bugs**

- Race times display incorrectly (off by 30 minutes to 1+ hour)
- Qualifying sessions listed on wrong days
- Widget configuration says 'not compatible' when it should work
- Widgets fail to activate or display
- Track layout widget shows 'no races scheduled' when races exist

**Requested features**

- Add IMSA racing series
- Add NASCAR (Cup, Xfinity, Truck Series)
- Add BTCC (British Touring Car Championship)
- Add DTM racing series
- Add WRC (World Rally Championship)


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GPGuide free?

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

### Is Motorsports Widgets free?

Motorsports Widgets is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, GPGuide or Motorsports Widgets?

Motorsports Widgets is rated higher. GPGuide averages 4.3 out of 5 from 42 ratings, while Motorsports Widgets averages 4.5 from 172 ratings.

### Do GPGuide or Motorsports Widgets have ads?

Neither GPGuide nor Motorsports Widgets shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, GPGuide or Motorsports Widgets?

GPGuide ships an update every 2 weeks, and Motorsports Widgets every 9 days. Most recently, GPGuide was updated on September 25, 2026 and Motorsports Widgets on September 21, 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.*