# INDYCAR vs IMSA

The clearest difference is ads: INDYCAR at none against IMSA's shown. INDYCAR also leads on ratings volume (4K vs 69) and review sentiment (50% vs 28%). IMSA's advantage is monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

INDYCAR holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: INDYCAR has 4K ratings behind it against 69, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of INDYCAR's written reviews are positive against 28% of IMSA's.

INDYCAR ships an update every 2 weeks, IMSA every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 15, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | INDYCAR | IMSA |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/indycar/id606905722/reviews)** | [4.1 (69 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/imsa/id789830071/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4K** | 69 |
| Positive reviews | **49.6% of reviews** | 28.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 101 MB | 93 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [INDYCAR](https://appshunter.io/developer/1439800245) | [International Motor Sports Association, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/795198030) |

## What reviewers say

### INDYCAR

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/indycar/id606905722)

Experience the thrill of the NTT INDYCAR SERIES and INDY NXT by Firestone with this official app. Get live race coverage, news, standings, and exclusive content. Follow your favorite drivers and teams with real-time data and on-board cameras.

**Highlights:** Favorite drivers and teams selection, Real-time leaderboard and telemetry, Live on-board camera streaming, Live driver and pit crew radio, INDY NXT by Firestone coverage, INDYCAR Radio Network audio, INDYCAR Fantasy Challenge game

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### IMSA

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/imsa/id789830071)

Stay updated with every IMSA race weekend. Access live video, IMSA Radio, and real-time timing and scoring for the WeatherTech SportsCar Championship and Michelin Pilot Challenge series.

**Highlights:** Live video streaming, IMSA Radio access, Live timing and scoring, Race weekend coverage, WeatherTech SportsCar Championship, Michelin Pilot Challenge

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Brilliant app
- 👍 Great app
- 👍 Very informative
- 👍 Awesome app!
- 👍 Suburb

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 This app would be amazing if you could actually watch the race on the live stream
- 🐛 Won't let me delete account
- 🐛 Timing and scoring terrible
- 🐛 Live scoring needs improvement
- 🐛 It's so broken

**Reported bugs**

- No portrait mode
- Hamburger menu issues
- Incompatible with newer devices
- Outdated information
- Crashes when opened

**Requested features**

- Apple TV app
- Notifications
- Landscape mode
- Live feed
- Live timing and scoring


## Frequently asked questions

### Is INDYCAR free?

INDYCAR is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is IMSA free?

IMSA is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, INDYCAR or IMSA?

INDYCAR is rated higher. INDYCAR averages 4.4 out of 5 from 4K ratings, while IMSA averages 4.1 from 69 ratings.

### Do INDYCAR or IMSA have ads?

IMSA shows ads; INDYCAR does not.

### Which is updated more often, INDYCAR or IMSA?

INDYCAR ships an update every 2 weeks, and IMSA every 2 months. Most recently, INDYCAR was updated on September 15, 2026 and IMSA on September 24, 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.*