# Formula Rising Star vs RetroGP!

The clearest difference is rating: RetroGP! at 5.0 against Formula Rising Star's 4.1. RetroGP! also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (daily vs fortnightly). Formula Rising Star's advantage is ratings volume (44 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Formula Rising Star sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and RetroGP! sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

RetroGP! holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Formula Rising Star has 44 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Formula Rising Star ships an update fortnightly, RetroGP! daily. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Formula Rising Star | RetroGP! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (44 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/formula-rising-star/id6747735710/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/retrogp/id6814184065/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **44** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 13.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 241 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Babuyo Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1589400183) | [JEREMY DANIEL GRIFFITH](https://appshunter.io/developer/6814184067) |

## What reviewers say

### Formula Rising Star

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/formula-rising-star/id6747735710)

Experience a racing driver's career from age 15 to 35. Manage training, join teams, and master stunts to win championships over 20 years. Enjoy straightforward development gameplay with rich training strategies.

**Highlights:** Concise and straightforward development gameplay, Rich training strategies, Driver career simulation from 15 to 35, Participate in races and master stunts, Join professional teams and win championships, Numerous trophies and achievements

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 60 Diamonds | $1.99 | one-time |
| 330 Diamonds | $4.99 | one-time |
| 1020 Diamonds | $10.99 | one-time |
| No ADs Forever | $14.99 | one-time |
| 2560 Diamonds | $19.99 | one-time |
| 1280 Diamonds | $19.99 | one-time |
| 6560 Diamonds | $49.99 | one-time |
| 3280 Diamonds | $49.99 | one-time |
| 12960 Diamonds | $99.99 | one-time |
| 6480 Diamonds | $99.99 | one-time |


### RetroGP!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/retrogp/id6814184065)

Experience classic top-down pixel racing with 24 real-world circuits and challenging AI. Compete in full seasons, race friends privately, and customize your car and driver. Enjoy authentic 90s handheld gameplay with modern features.

**Highlights:** 24 real-world circuits, Dynamic AI opponents, Full season championship mode, Private multiplayer races, Customizable cars and drivers, Progressive steering and boost mechanics

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Livery Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Helmet Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| All Circuits | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Formula Rising Star free?

Formula Rising Star is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is RetroGP! free?

RetroGP! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Formula Rising Star or RetroGP!?

RetroGP! is rated higher. Formula Rising Star averages 4.1 out of 5 from 44 ratings, while RetroGP! averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Formula Rising Star or RetroGP! have ads?

Formula Rising Star shows ads; RetroGP! does not.

### Which is updated more often, Formula Rising Star or RetroGP!?

Formula Rising Star ships an update fortnightly, and RetroGP! daily. Most recently, Formula Rising Star was updated on October 30, 2026 and RetroGP! on October 26, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*