Comparison

Understeer vs GP Next Race

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

Head to head
About

Understeer

Enhance your iPhone homescreen with Formula 1 widgets. Track championship standings, race schedules, driver performance, and results at a glance. Unlock all premium widgets with a one-time purchase for a dynamic and informative F1 experience.

Highlights
  • F1 homescreen widgets
  • Championship standings
  • Race schedule and countdowns
  • Driver performance tracking
  • Real-time race results
  • Customizable design
  • Privacy-focused, no account needed
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The title fight. The next race. Your favourite rivalry. All of it on your home and lock screen — updating on its own after every Grand Prix. No app to open. No subscription. Just glance and know where things stand. ANY TWO DRIVERS, HEAD TO HEAD Pick a rivalry and watch it unfold: the points gap, wins, podiums, poles, race and quali head-to-head, and their last six results side by side. Settled fresh after every Sunday. EVERY RESULT, THE MOMENT IT ENDS The full classification of the last Grand Prix on your home screen — every position, every points haul, every DNF — the second the chequered flag drops. FOLLOW THE TITLE FIGHT The points gap between the championship's top three, plus full drivers' and constructors' standings — wins, podiums, the lot. Refreshes automatically after every race. NEVER MISS LIGHTS OUT A live countdown to the next Grand Prix, every session time in your local timezone, and circuit details, on your home and lock screen. Get notified when the weekend kicks off, when sessions end, and when the standings shift. YOUR DRIVER, YOUR TEAM Pick anyone on the grid. Follow their season race by race, head-to-head against their teammate, and how their form compares to last year — or let the leader widgets auto-follow whoever's on top. PAY ONCE. THAT'S IT. All ten widget types unlocked for life, for the price of a coffee. No subscription, no ads, no upsells — and every future widget is a free update. (We dropped subscriptions for one-time pricing because it's the honest way to do it. Early subscribers keep full access — thank you.) BUILT TO LOOK GOOD Real team colours, driver imagery, clean typography. Widgets that actually belong on your home screen. NOTHING TO OPEN, NOTHING TO TRACK YOU Everything's cached for instant loading and refreshes itself. No account, no data collection — just pure F1. Download Understeer and put the season on your home screen. Understeer is an unofficial app, not affiliated with or endorsed by Formula 1, the FIA, or any F1 team. All trademarks are property of their respective owners. Terms of Use: https://emqm.group/our-apps/understeer-f1/understeer-terms-of-use/ Privacy Policy: https://emqm.group/our-apps/understeer-f1/understeer-privacy-policy/

About

GP Next Race

Get live countdowns and session updates for every Formula 1 race directly on your macOS or iOS device. This widget provides instant access to F1 race schedules and live tracking of practice, qualifying, and race events without needing to open an app.

Highlights
  • Live F1 race countdown
  • Session tracking (FP1, FP2, FP3, Qualifying, Sprint, Race)
  • Home Screen widget for instant access
  • macOS desktop widget
  • One-time purchase
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Available for both macOS and iOS - only pay once. ** How to install the widget ** Installing the widget takes just 7 seconds: - From your Home Screen, press and hold any app or empty area - Tap the '+' button in the top-left - Search for 'Next F1 Race' - Tap 'Add Widget' That's it - you're ready for the next Grand Prix weekend. Stay Ahead of Every F1 Race with Live Countdown and Session Updates! Are you an F1 fan who loves staying updated with every race? With [App Name], get the latest countdown to the next Formula 1 race and detailed session tracking for each F1 event, all in one simple widget. Key Features: Next F1 Race Countdown: Instantly see how long until the next Formula 1 race, directly on your macOS widget. Live Session Updates: Track every session (FP1, FP2, FP3, Qualifying, Sprint Qualifying, Sprint, and Race) as it happens. Never miss a moment of the action! Easy Widget Access: Check the countdown right from your macOS desktop without opening any app. Upcoming Features: This is just the beginning! I’m excited to continue adding new features to enhance your F1 experience, such as race details, team updates, and more. Since this is my first widget app, I’m constantly learning and improving, and I appreciate your patience as I work to make this app even better. Stay Tuned for More! Future updates will bring more features directly to the app, so you can get even closer to the world of Formula 1 racing. This app is built for F1 fans by a fellow enthusiast who’s learning every step of the way, so I hope you enjoy it and stay with me as I continue to develop it! The words F1, F2, F3, F1 Academy, WEC, Formula E, are trademarks owned by Formula One Licensing BV. We are not operating on their behalf.

Screenshots

Understeer4 screens
GP Next Race3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Understeer at Free against GP Next Race's $0.79. GP Next Race's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and device support (3 vs 1). On review sentiment, update cadence, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Understeer is free to download; GP Next Race costs $0.79 up front. Understeer sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. GP Next Race asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Understeer ships an update every 3 weeks, GP Next Race fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on July 22, 2026 and July 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Understeer versus GP Next Race: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUndersteerGP Next Race
PriceFree — better$0.79
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEMQM LimitedClement Rousseau

Customer experience

Understeer

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

GP Next Race

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Understeer

Subscriptions2
  • Basic Plan$3.991 Month
  • Best Value Plan$29.991 Year
One-time2
  • Unlock All Widgets$9.99
  • Lifetime Plan$99.99
None

GP Next Race

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Understeer free?
Understeer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is GP Next Race free?
GP Next Race costs $0.79, with no in-app purchases.
Do Understeer or GP Next Race have ads?
Neither Understeer nor GP Next Race shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Understeer or GP Next Race?
Understeer ships an update every 3 weeks, and GP Next Race fortnightly. Most recently, Understeer was updated on July 22, 2026 and GP Next Race on July 8, 2026.

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