PaddockPlan vs PlanB
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PaddockPlan
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Brought to you by an independent developer passionate about motorsport, PaddockPlan is the personal assistant every racing fan dreams of. Designed to bridge the gap between multiple racing series and their fans, PaddockPlan offers unprecedented access to live schedules, location details, and crucial race alerts for series like Formula 1, F2, F3, IndyCar, MotoGP, and Formula E. Key Features: - Extensive Racing Series Coverage: From the adrenaline of Formula 1 to the electric thrill of Formula E, PaddockPlan brings together a wide range of racing series. If your favourite isn't listed, join our GitHub community to add it! - Never Miss a Race: With push notifications alerting you 5 minutes before each race, you're always in the loop, no matter where you are. - Discover Race Locations: Explore Grand Prix locations worldwide with just a tap. - Community-Driven Database: As an indie project, PaddockPlan thrives on community contributions. Help us keep the racing calendar database rich and current by sharing your insights on GitHub. From a Fan to Fans: As an independent developer and motorsport enthusiast, I've experienced firsthand the challenge of tracking multiple racing series. That's why I created PaddockPlan—to make it easy for fans like us to stay connected with our favourite races. Your support and contributions not only help improve the app but also foster a community of racing fans united by our passion. What Makes PaddockPlan Special: - Crafted with care by an indie developer, for an unmatched personal touch. - The only app with an open-source, community-driven database for racing calendars. - Exciting future updates, including widgets and iPad support, to enhance your experience. Join the PaddockPlan family today and take your passion for motorsport to the next level. Exciting new features are on the horizon, and with your support, the possibilities are endless!
PlanB
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PlanB is a companion for the motorsport season: the calendar, the results, the standings and a full breakdown of every race, in one app that stays out of your way. RACE WEEKENDS, IN YOUR TIME ZONE The season calendar shows every round with all its sessions — practice, qualifying, sprint and the race — converted to your local time. The current weekend moves to the top and stays there until the race is over, so you never have to hunt for it. TALK THROUGH THE RACE Race chat opens 30 minutes before the first session and stays open until 30 minutes after the chequered flag. One room per event, everyone in it watching the same thing you are. Reply to a message, react to it, mention someone and they get a push. Read without an account; sign in with Apple or Google when you want to post. THE RACE, TAKEN APART Every finished race gets a dashboard: the classification with gaps and grid changes, position changes plotted lap by lap, lap times you can compare driver against driver, tyre strategy with every stint and pit stop, safety car and virtual safety car periods, the most overtakes, weather through the session, and the full race control log. STANDINGS AND COMPARISONS Driver and constructor standings for the current season and past ones. Put two drivers side by side and see how their seasons actually differ. REMINDERS THAT ARRIVE ON TIME Get a notification before each session of the weekend, and choose exactly which ones you want. Turn reminders and news off entirely if you would rather not hear from the app at all. ON YOUR HOME SCREEN AND YOUR WRIST A home screen widget with the next round, its circuit and a countdown, plus an Apple Watch app for the weekend at a glance. MADE TO LIVE ON YOUR PHONE Light and dark themes that follow the system. Pick your team's colour as the app accent. Haptics you can switch off. No account needed for anything except posting in chat, and you can delete that account from inside the app whenever you want. PlanB is an independent, unofficial app. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or associated with Formula 1, Formula One World Championship Limited, the FIA, or any team or driver.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: PlanB at every 5 weeks against PaddockPlan's every 4 months. PlanB also leads on device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
PaddockPlan ships an update every 4 months, PlanB every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on May 15, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PaddockPlan | PlanB |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 5 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.4 | 16.4 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 53 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Pushpinder Pal Singh | Artem Anisimov |
In-app purchases
PaddockPlan
No in-app purchases
PlanB
No in-app purchases









