# Lights Out vs Chequered

Lights Out and Chequered both sit at 5.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 85% of Chequered's written reviews are positive against 23% of Lights Out's. Chequered also leads on price (Free vs $0.99) and ratings volume (10 vs 2). Lights Out's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On rating, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Chequered is free to download; Lights Out costs $0.99 up front. Chequered sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.49 per month. Lights Out asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Lights Out against 5.0 for Chequered. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Chequered has 10 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 23% of Lights Out's written reviews are positive against 85% of Chequered's.

Lights Out ships an update every 3 days, Chequered every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lights Out | Chequered |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lights-out-formula-stats/id6748966538/reviews) | [5.0 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chequered/id6759821353/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **10** |
| Positive reviews | 23.1% of reviews | **84.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Every 4 days |
| Monetization | **Paid** | Subscription |
| Size | 24 MB | 190 MB |
| Requires iOS | **26.0** | 26.2 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Vision Pro | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Great Oaks](https://appshunter.io/developer/1881485012) | [Trottermag, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/957936407) |

## What reviewers say

### Lights Out

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lights-out-formula-stats/id6748966538)

Access real-time race statistics, including pit stop data, driver radios, and race control messages. Stay updated with home and lock screen widgets, and catch up on missed events on your watch. Offers comprehensive season and track details.

**Highlights:** Real-time race statistics, Home and Lock Screen widgets, Driver radio access, Race control messages, Comprehensive season standings, Watch app integration, Apple Intelligence commentary summaries

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases:** none


### Chequered

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chequered/id6759821353)

Get real-time Formula 1 race alerts, schedules, and steward decisions. This app offers live widgets and notifications to keep you updated on all the F1 action. A free trial is available before committing to a subscription.

**Highlights:** Live race alerts, Schedules, Widgets, Stewards' decisions, Real-time updates, 1-month free trial

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Plan | $3.49 | per month |
| Annual Plan | $18.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Lights Out free?

Lights Out costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Chequered free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Lights Out or Chequered?

Lights Out and Chequered are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 10 ratings respectively.

### Do Lights Out or Chequered have ads?

Neither Lights Out nor Chequered shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Lights Out or Chequered?

Lights Out ships an update every 3 days, and Chequered every 4 days. Most recently, Lights Out was updated on October 25, 2026 and Chequered on October 28, 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.*