Comparison

WatchF1 vs GridOne

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

WatchF1

Features
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Standalone watch app that displays the Formula 1 champions for every season

About

GridOne

Stay updated with all things Formula 1. Get race schedules, countdowns, driver and team stats, and real-time weather updates. Personalize your experience with custom notifications and widgets.

Highlights
  • Race schedules
  • Race countdowns
  • Driver and team stats
  • Real-time weather
  • Customizable widgets
  • Personalized notifications
  • Lock screen widgets
Features
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GridOne is an F1 race companion built for fans. Check schedules and weather before the race, follow live race updates and track action during the session, then review drivers, teams, and championship standings afterward. 【YOUR SECOND SCREEN】 Live Race Updates: Follow key race information in GridOne while the action unfolds, so you can keep track of what the broadcast may not show. 3D Track: View the race and on-track action from another perspective for a more intuitive way to follow each session. Race Weekend Weather: Check changing weather conditions throughout the weekend and prepare for every practice, qualifying, and race session. Lock Screen Viewing: Quickly check race information from your Lock Screen without repeatedly opening the app. 【THE FULL SEASON】 Season Schedule: Browse the complete Grand Prix calendar and plan ahead for every race weekend. Race Data: Explore key data and information from each race. Drivers & Teams: Learn more about drivers and teams and follow their performance throughout the season. Standings & Rankings: View the Drivers’ Championship, Constructors’ Championship, and changes in standings across the season. 【WIDGETS FOR F1 FANS】 Put the F1 information you care about on your Home Screen and Lock Screen. • Race schedule • Countdown to the next race • Favorite driver • Favorite team • Drivers’ standings • Constructors’ standings • Custom themes More widgets and race-weekend features are on the way. 【RACE ALERTS】 Turn on notifications based on how you follow each race weekend. When race weekend arrives, GridOne can remind you of important session times so you never miss practice, qualifying, or the race. If you have any questions, suggestions, or bug reports, please contact us: hi@gridoneapp.com 【SUBSCRIPTION】 Some GridOne features require a Go+ membership. Subscriptions renew automatically unless auto-renewal is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period. After purchase, you can manage or cancel your subscription through your Apple Account settings. Privacy Policy: https://api.gridoneapp.com/privacy.html Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ 【DISCLAIMER】 GridOne is an independently developed unofficial app and is not officially affiliated with, partnered with, sponsored by, or endorsed by Formula 1, the FIA, any Formula 1 team, driver, or other related official entity. F1, FORMULA ONE, FORMULA 1, FIA FORMULA ONE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP, GRAND PRIX, and related names and marks are trademarks or intellectual property of their respective owners. Any related names, race information, or other content appearing in GridOne is used solely for informational and editorial purposes and does not imply any official endorsement, sponsorship, partnership, or affiliation.

Screenshots

GridOne4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: GridOne at Free against WatchF1's $0.99. GridOne also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 17 months). WatchF1's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On ads and device support 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

GridOne is free to download; WatchF1 costs $0.99 up front. GridOne sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.59 per month. WatchF1 asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

WatchF1 ships an update every 17 months, GridOne weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 4 level
WatchF1 versus GridOne: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWatchF1GridOne
Price$0.99Free — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Update frequencyEvery 17 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB190 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPaul ScottChengdu Xiyu Technology Co., Ltd

In-app purchases

None

WatchF1

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

GridOne

Subscriptions2
  • Go+ Monthly$1.591 Month
  • Go+ Yearly$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Go+ LIfetime$19.99

Questions

Is WatchF1 free?
WatchF1 costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is GridOne free?
GridOne is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do WatchF1 or GridOne have ads?
Neither WatchF1 nor GridOne shows ads.
Which is updated more often, WatchF1 or GridOne?
WatchF1 ships an update every 17 months, and GridOne weekly. Most recently, WatchF1 was updated on September 26, 2026 and GridOne on October 7, 2026.

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