Comparison

Collect vs StartingGrid

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

Head to head
About

Collect

Features
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Collect is an app that uses digital badges as collectibles, empowering people to connect based on their shared experiences. Potential use cases include a wide range of creative and social opportunities: - Fans and creators can design their own badges to commemorate special events, milestones, or even playful inside jokes. - Communities can use badges as a way to showcase proof of participation and belonging. - Influencers might create a unique "trail" of badges for their communities to collect, turning digital moments into shared experiences. You can always unleash your own creativity and use the badges in ways that are uniquely yours.

About

StartingGrid

Features
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StartingGrid helps drivers and motorsport fans discover racing events, connect with cars and drivers, and manage participation in track days and racing series. Discover racing events Browse upcoming motorsport events with a powerful discovery feed. Filter by category or date, explore venues on a map, and view event details including organizers, locations, and schedules. View the starting grid See who is attending each event. Drivers can register their cars and join the starting grid while spectators can follow the action. Manage your garage Create and manage your own garage of cars, including specifications, images, and modifications. Discover nearby cars and connect with other enthusiasts. Messaging and community Chat with other users, discuss cars and events, and connect with drivers directly through the built-in messaging system. Event organization tools Organizers can create and manage events, approve driver attendance, and monitor participation through a dedicated dashboard. Advanced discovery Explore racing events through: โ€ข Event feed โ€ข Calendar view โ€ข Map exploration โ€ข Venue browsing Built for motorsport enthusiasts StartingGrid is designed for drivers, fans, and event organizers who want a single place to explore and manage racing events.

Screenshots

Collect4 screens
StartingGrid4 screens

Verdict

The call

Collect and StartingGrid are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters โ€” price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them โ€” neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Collect ships an update monthly, StartingGrid every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Collect versus StartingGrid: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCollectStartingGrid
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 4 weeks โ€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.416.0 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size58 MB14 MB
Age rating12+9+
DeveloperCollect Digital SRLDevQuality

In-app purchases

None

Collect

No in-app purchases

None

StartingGrid

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Collect free?
Collect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is StartingGrid free?
StartingGrid is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Collect or StartingGrid have ads?
Neither Collect nor StartingGrid shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Collect or StartingGrid?
Collect ships an update monthly, and StartingGrid every 4 weeks. Most recently, Collect was updated on October 25, 2026 and StartingGrid on October 31, 2026.

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