Comparison

GridBox vs Formula App Widget

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

Head to head
About

GridBox

Enhance your device with stylish countdown widgets for every Formula 1 race. Personalize your home and lock screens with aesthetically pleasing designs that keep you informed about upcoming events.

Highlights
  • F1 race countdown widgets
  • Home screen personalization
  • Lock screen customization
  • Stylish widget designs
  • Device aesthetic enhancement
Features
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GridBox is your ultimate F1 companion, designed to keep you on top of every race with a stylish countdown widget. Personalize your home and lock screens with beautifully designed widgets that not only keep you informed but also enhance your phone’s aesthetic. Stay ahead of the race and add a touch of elegance to your device with GridBox!

About

Formula App Widget

Stay updated on the open-wheel racing championship with customizable widgets for your Home and Lock Screens. Track race schedules, standings, and driver stats with real-time updates and offline access.

Highlights
  • Home and Lock Screen widgets
  • Race schedules and countdowns
  • Championship standings
  • Driver statistics
  • Full widget customization
  • Offline data access
  • Multi-language support
Features
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Follow the open-wheel racing championship right from your Home Screen and Lock Screen with beautiful, customizable widgets. Never miss a Grand Prix again — track race schedules, championship standings, and driver stats at a glance. NEXT RACE WIDGETS See the upcoming race location, circuit details, and a countdown timer. View the complete session schedule including practice, qualifying, sprint, and race times — all in your timezone. Choose from multiple styles: • Small: Minimal, Countdown, or Circuit view • Medium: Split Panel, Timeline, or Hero Banner • Large: Dashboard, Magazine, or Briefing CHAMPIONSHIP STANDINGS WIDGETS Track driver positions, points, wins, and podium finishes as the season unfolds. Follow the championship battle in real time. • Small: Podium, Spotlight, or Compact view • Medium: Bar Chart, Top 3, or Leaderboard • Large: Podium, Battle, or Grid DRIVER WIDGETS Pick your favorite driver and keep their stats on your Home Screen. See their number, team, and standing in the championship. LOCK SCREEN WIDGETS Quick updates without unlocking your phone. Choose from race countdown, championship leader, or top 3 drivers displays. FULL CUSTOMIZATION Make every widget your own: • Custom colors for primary, secondary, and accent elements • Set your own photos as widget backgrounds • Multiple design styles for every widget size • Light and dark themes • 24-hour or 12-hour time format ALWAYS UP TO DATE Widgets refresh automatically with the latest standings and upcoming sessions. Data is cached for offline access. AVAILABLE IN 17 LANGUAGES English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Dutch, Greek, Catalan, Indonesian, and Chinese — with region-specific variants. Download for free and enjoy all widget sizes and types with the default style. Upgrade to Pro to unlock additional styles, color themes, and custom backgrounds. Pro is available as an auto-renewable subscription. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription automatically renews unless it is canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscriptions in your account settings on the App Store after purchase. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://44apps.net/formula/policy

Screenshots

GridBox4 screens
Formula App Widget4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Formula App Widget at 5.0 against GridBox's 4.2. Formula App Widget also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 5 months). GridBox's advantage is ratings volume (77 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

Both are free to download. GridBox sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Formula App Widget sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Formula App Widget holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GridBox has 77 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GridBox ships an update every 5 months, Formula App Widget every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
GridBox versus Formula App Widget: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGridBoxFormula App Widget
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (77 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews45.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings77 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS18.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size76 MB58 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperONE SML LAB PTE. LTD.Jose Mikhail

In-app purchases

1 purchases

GridBox

One-time1
  • GridBox Pro - Lifetime2 variants$14.99
1 purchases

Formula App Widget

Subscriptions1
  • Pro Annual$1.991 Year

Questions

Is GridBox free?
GridBox is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Formula App Widget free?
Formula App Widget is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, GridBox or Formula App Widget?
Formula App Widget is rated higher. GridBox averages 4.2 out of 5 from 77 ratings, while Formula App Widget averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do GridBox or Formula App Widget have ads?
Neither GridBox nor Formula App Widget shows ads.
Which is updated more often, GridBox or Formula App Widget?
GridBox ships an update every 5 months, and Formula App Widget every 2 days. Most recently, GridBox was updated on November 12, 2026 and Formula App Widget on November 9, 2026.

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