Comparison

Formula Dream vs Chequered

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

Head to head
About

Formula Dream

This app consolidates all Formula 1 content into a single platform. Access news, live race data, fantasy leagues, and games without switching between multiple applications. Stay connected with the F1 community and never miss a moment of the action.

Highlights
  • F1-only feed with official updates and news
  • Live race dashboard with real-time data
  • Session schedule with local timings and reminders
  • Fantasy league with prizes
  • Interactive F1 games and AR experiences
  • Community feed and fan reactions
Features
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Formula Dream is the all-in-one fan hub for Formula 1 and open-wheel racing fans. Follow live sessions, track championship standings, explore race results, play fantasy, discover motorsport news, and connect with the racing community. NEW: F1 WIDGETS FOR YOUR HOME SCREEN Keep the championship one glance away with 17+ Home Screen widgets. - Championship standings - Head-to-head battles between drivers and teams - Race weekend countdowns - Your favourite driver and team - Artwork in your team's colours Preview every widget in Widget Center and add it to your Home Screen in just a few taps. Home Screen widgets require Formula Dream Pro. FOLLOW EVERY SESSION LIVE Follow live timing with lap-by-lap context, telemetry, and team radio. Track the gaps, compare the pace, and see who is fastest throughout a session, not just at the finish. STANDINGS, RESULTS & CALENDAR Follow the driver and constructor championships, explore full race results after every round, and check the complete race calendar so you never miss lights out. PLAY FANTASY Build your fantasy team, pick your drivers, and compete in fantasy leagues with friends and the wider racing community. NEWS & COMMUNITY Stay up to date with a racing news feed from dozens of motorsport sources. Discover creator content, join discussions, and celebrate every race weekend with fellow fans. YOUR ALL-IN-ONE RACING HUB Whether you are a lifelong Formula 1 fan or new to the sport, Formula Dream brings live race data, championship tracking, fantasy, news, community, and widgets together in one place. FORMULA DREAM PRO Unlock all Home Screen widgets with Formula Dream Pro. Choose a monthly or yearly auto-renewing subscription, or a one-time lifetime purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period. You can manage and cancel your subscriptions through your Apple account settings. Payment is charged to your Apple account upon confirmation of purchase. Subscription terms and pricing are displayed before purchase. Privacy Policy: https://www.formuladream.app/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://www.formuladream.app/terms-conditions DISCLAIMER : Formula Dream is an unofficial application and is not associated with, endorsed by, or affiliated with the Formula 1 companies. F1, FORMULA ONE, FORMULA 1, FIA FORMULA ONE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP, GRAND PRIX and related marks are trademarks of Formula One Licensing B.V.

About

Chequered

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

Highlights
  • Live race alerts
  • Schedules
  • Widgets
  • Stewards' decisions
  • Real-time updates
Features
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Chequered requires a subscription to use. Start with a 7-day free trial. Your subscription includes: Live race alerts, schedules, widgets, and stewards' decisions — delivered in real time. Subscription Details: Chequered offers an auto-renewing annual subscription at $18.99/year to provide you with full access to all features. A 7-day free trial is included with your first subscription. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage your subscription and turn off auto-renewal in your Account Settings. Any unused portion of the free trial will be forfeited upon purchasing a subscription. Terms of Use: https://chequered.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://chequered.app/privacy

Screenshots

Formula Dream4 screens
Chequered4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Formula Dream at free against Chequered's subscription. Formula Dream also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 86%) and iOS requirement (17.6 vs 26.2). Chequered's advantage is device support (4 vs 1). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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. Formula Dream sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per month and Chequered sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Formula Dream against 5.0 for Chequered. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 10 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of Formula Dream's written reviews are positive against 86% of Chequered's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Formula Dream ships an update weekly, Chequered every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Formula Dream versus Chequered: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFormula DreamChequered
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (6 ratings)5.0 (10 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better85.7% of reviews
Number of ratings610 — better
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS17.6 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size186 MB191 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperFormula Neon LLCTrottermag, LLC

Customer experience

Formula Dream

All ratings6 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Chequered

All ratings10 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews14 reviews
Positive85.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative14.3%

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Formula Dream

Subscriptions4
  • Formula Dream Pro$2.491 Month
  • Formula Dream Pro6 Months trial$2.491 Month
  • Formula Dream Pro$19.991 Year
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  • Formula Dream Pro6 Months trial$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Formula Dream Pro$89.99
2 purchases

Chequered

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Plan7 Days trial$3.491 Month
  • Annual Plan7 Days trial$18.991 Year

Questions

Is Formula Dream free?
Formula Dream is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Chequered free?
Chequered is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Formula Dream or Chequered?
Formula Dream and Chequered are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 6 and 10 ratings respectively.
Do Formula Dream or Chequered have ads?
Neither Formula Dream nor Chequered shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Formula Dream or Chequered?
Formula Dream ships an update weekly, and Chequered every 5 days. Most recently, Formula Dream was updated on November 5, 2026 and Chequered on November 9, 2026.

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