Comparison

GPGuide vs Formula Racing Calendar

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 Racing Calendar

Never miss a Formula 1 race with this app. Get timely reminders before each Grand Prix weekend and race start, configurable with status bar notifications and sounds. Access race dates and times offline, anytime, anywhere.

Highlights
  • Race reminders
  • Configurable notifications
  • Offline schedule access
  • Time zone independent
  • Grand Prix details
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Formula Racing Calendar - if you're a fan of Formula , through this application, you will never forget about the next race of the FORMULA 1. The free version of the application provides the option reminding of the race: on Friday - before the GRAND PRIX weekend and on Sunday for two hours before the race. The notification can be configured in the settings, you can select: notification on the status bar and sound notification. The application will remind you of the race, no matter what time zone you are currently located. Irrespective of the notifications, at any time and in any place (even offline), you can check the date and time of the next GRAND PRIX F1. Your favorite is Alonso, Vettel, Hamilton or Raikonen? Or maybe you are a fan of Ferrari, Red Bull Racing, Lotus or Mercedes? If so, then you absolutely need to have this application in order not to miss any race. We wish you a lot of emotions while watching the F1 races! 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.

Screenshots

GPGuide4 screens
Formula Racing Calendar4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Formula Racing Calendar at free with in-app purchases against GPGuide's subscription. Formula Racing Calendar also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.3) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.1). GPGuide's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 4 months) and review sentiment (65% vs 50%). 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 Formula Racing Calendar sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Formula Racing Calendar holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 42 and 52 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 65% of GPGuide's written reviews are positive against 50% of Formula Racing Calendar'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 Racing Calendar every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
GPGuide versus Formula Racing Calendar: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGPGuideFormula Racing Calendar
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (42 ratings)4.8 (52 ratings) — better
Positive reviews65.5% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings4252 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.112.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size51 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDarvic Partners SAExaMobile S.A.

Customer experience

GPGuide

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

Formula Racing Calendar

All ratings52 ratings
Positive96.2%
Neutral1.9%
Negative1.9%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

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

Formula Racing Calendar

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
1 purchases

Formula Racing Calendar

One-time1
  • Remove ads$1.99

Questions

Is GPGuide free?
GPGuide is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Formula Racing Calendar free?
Formula Racing Calendar is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, GPGuide or Formula Racing Calendar?
Formula Racing Calendar is rated higher. GPGuide averages 4.3 out of 5 from 42 ratings, while Formula Racing Calendar averages 4.8 from 52 ratings.
Do GPGuide or Formula Racing Calendar have ads?
Neither GPGuide nor Formula Racing Calendar shows ads.
Which is updated more often, GPGuide or Formula Racing Calendar?
GPGuide ships an update every 2 weeks, and Formula Racing Calendar every 4 months. Most recently, GPGuide was updated on September 30, 2026 and Formula Racing Calendar on September 26, 2026.

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