Pitlane Picks vs Apex Race Tracker
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Pitlane Picks
Engage in a fun fantasy Formula 1 pick'em game with friends and family. Score points based on your driver and team selections each race, with a unique rule preventing repeat picks throughout the season. Enjoy strategic gameplay and social interaction within private groups.
- Private group play (up to 50 people)
- Pick one driver or team per race
- Cannot pick the same driver/team twice
- Social interaction with replies, likes, dislikes
- Updating group leaderboards
- Strategic gameplay
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Pitlane Picks is a fantasy pick'em game for Formula 1 you can play in a private group with friends, family, collegues, or enemies. The game is simple. Pick one driver or team for each race of the Formula 1 season. You score the points that your picks score. That's it. The catch: you can't pick the same driver/team twice in a season. Joining a group and playing is free. It is $24.99 to set up your own private group for the season. What makes Pitlane Picks Special: - You play in private groups (up to 50 people). Post to the group to congratulate others or talk trash. - Tons of strategy. Will you be able to pick the right drivers and teams at the right times during the season? - Groups are lively with replies, likes, and dislikes (yes, we have not removed dislikes since they are critical in trash talking). - An updating leaderboard for each group. Always see where you are in the standings. Note: This app does not facilitate or promote gambling. There are no prizes for winning other than bragging rights.
Apex Race Tracker
Track Formula 1 seasons with live standings, detailed race results, and team performance statistics. Compare drivers and follow your favorite teams throughout the championship.
- Live driver and constructor standings
- Detailed race results
- Lap and points statistics
- Podium finishes tracking
- Team performance analysis
- Driver comparison
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Stay up to date with every Formula 1 season using this fast and simple F1 tracker. View live driver and constructor standings, detailed race results, lap and points statistics, podium finishes, and team performance throughout the season. Compare drivers, follow your favorite teams, and check updated stats after every Grand Prix. Built for both casual fans and hardcore F1 followers, the app makes it easy to keep up with the championship from anywhere.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Pitlane Picks at 5.0 against Apex Race Tracker's 3.5. Apex Race Tracker's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. Pitlane Picks sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Apex Race Tracker asks for nothing beyond the download.
Pitlane Picks holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 2 respectively.
Pitlane Picks ships an update every 3 weeks, Apex Race Tracker every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Pitlane Picks | Apex Race Tracker |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (5 ratings) — better | 3.5 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 66.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 5 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 23 MB | 18 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Magic Spark Builders, LLC | Knox Tucker |
Customer experience
Pitlane Picks
Apex Race Tracker
In-app purchases
Pitlane Picks
- One Group Season Pass$24.99
Apex Race Tracker
No in-app purchases
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