PaddockPlan vs Purple Sector
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!
Purple Sector
Stay up-to-date with all things Formula 1 with live race countdowns, news, results, and driver stats directly on your home screen. Personalize your device with F1 wallpapers and test your F1 knowledge with a race predictor.
- Live race countdowns and standings widgets
- Latest F1 news and updates
- Detailed race results and driver/team stats
- Race predictor game
- Driver comparison tool
- Full F1 schedule
- F1 wallpapers
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Follow every Grand Prix from your Lock Screen. Purple Sector puts live positions, gaps, tires and flag status in a Live Activity — so you can follow the race without unlocking your phone. WIDGETS, IN YOUR TEAM'S COLORS 13 widgets, 30 layouts, 23 themes across Home Screen, Lock Screen and StandBy. Countdown to the next session, live standings, your favorite driver's form. ON YOUR WRIST Purple Sector on Apple Watch: countdown, standings and the full weekend schedule, with complications for every watch face. LIVE RACE WEEKENDS Live timing, sector times, tire compounds and gap-to-leader, updating as the session runs. Practice, qualifying, sprint and race. PLAY — FREE FOR EVERYONE Create a private room, share the code, and predict every Grand Prix with your friends. Live leaderboards, podium picks and a weekend-by-weekend history of who called it right. No subscription, no entry fee, bragging rights only. THE WHOLE SEASON Full calendar with session times in your timezone, driver and constructor standings, per-driver form, head-to-head comparisons, track guides and tire strategy. ON EVERY SCREEN iPhone, iPad, Mac and Apple Watch, with widgets and complications everywhere. Purple Sector is an independent app. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or associated with Formula 1, the FIA, or any team.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PaddockPlan at none against Purple Sector's 4. PaddockPlan also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (17.4 vs 26.0). Purple Sector's advantage is update cadence (every 11 days vs every 4 months) and device support (3 vs 1). On price 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. Purple Sector sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. PaddockPlan asks for nothing beyond the download.
PaddockPlan ships an update every 4 months, Purple Sector every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on May 15, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PaddockPlan | Purple Sector |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.5 (25 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 94.4% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 25 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 11 days — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.4 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 248 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Pushpinder Pal Singh | DIGISAINT PRIVATE LIMITED |
In-app purchases
PaddockPlan
No in-app purchases
Purple Sector
- Apex Pro$2.991 Month
- Apex Elite$5.991 Month
- Apex Pro (Annual)$19.991 Year
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- Apex Elite (Annual)$39.991 Year









