Comparison

GPGuide vs NextGP

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

NextGP

Get comprehensive details for upcoming races, including schedules, weather, track maps, and historical results. This app is designed for discerning racing enthusiasts who want to stay informed about every aspect of the Grand Prix.

Highlights
  • Grand Prix schedules
  • Weather forecasts
  • Detailed track maps
  • Historical race results
  • Live standings
Features
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NextGP is a meticulously designed racing companion app for fans with impeccable taste. See every detail about the next Grand Prix: schedules, weather forecasts, detailed track maps, historical race results and more. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

GPGuide4 screens
NextGP4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: NextGP at 5.0 against GPGuide's 4.3. NextGP also leads on monetization model (freemium vs subscription) and review sentiment (89% vs 65%). GPGuide's advantage is device support (4 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). 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. GPGuide sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and NextGP sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

NextGP holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 42 and 16 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 65% of GPGuide's written reviews are positive against 89% of NextGP's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GPGuide ships an update every 2 weeks, NextGP weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and August 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
GPGuide versus NextGP: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGPGuideNextGP
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (42 ratings)5.0 (16 ratings) — better
Positive reviews65.5% of reviews88.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings42 — better16
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFreemium — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size51 MB153 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDarvic Partners SAChris Free Consulting LLC

Customer experience

GPGuide

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

NextGP

All ratings16 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive88.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative11.1%

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

NextGP

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
3 purchases

NextGP

Subscriptions3
  • Monthly Pro$0.491 Month
  • Season Pass7 Days trial$2.991 Year
  • Annual Season Pass7 Days trial$4.991 Year

Questions

Is GPGuide free?
GPGuide is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is NextGP free?
NextGP is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, GPGuide or NextGP?
NextGP is rated higher. GPGuide averages 4.3 out of 5 from 42 ratings, while NextGP averages 5.0 from 16 ratings.
Do GPGuide or NextGP have ads?
Neither GPGuide nor NextGP shows ads.
Which is updated more often, GPGuide or NextGP?
GPGuide ships an update every 2 weeks, and NextGP weekly. Most recently, GPGuide was updated on September 26, 2026 and NextGP on August 3, 2026.

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