Comparison

Formula Dream vs Halo Live

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

Halo Live

Features
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Join Formula 1 fans around the world with Halo Live, the F1 companion app built for real-time race tracking through Dynamic Island — no need to keep the app open. Follow every Grand Prix with a Dynamic Island and Lock Screen Live Activity that updates automatically, even while you're using other apps. Get instant overtake alerts the moment your tracked driver gains or loses a position, complete with animation and sound — right from your background screen. Features - Live Dynamic Island tracking — position, gap, tire compound, and pit count - Background overtake alerts with animation and sound - Lock Screen Live Activity throughout every session - Full live leaderboard for all 22 drivers - Complete weekend coverage — Practice, Qualifying, Sprint, and Race results - Season calendar with countdown to the next session - Driver and Constructor Championship standings - Reserve driver support for Free Practice sessions Live Activity Halo Live's Dynamic Island isn't just a static display — it reacts. When your tracked driver overtakes or gets overtaken, the Dynamic Island expands automatically with a dedicated animation, even when the app is completely in the background. Data Halo Live uses the OpenF1 API for near real-time race data. Race results and standings are provided by Jolpica (Ergast). Halo Live Pro New users get a 14-day free trial with full access to Live Activity and Dynamic Island features. - Monthly: $0.99/month - Annual: $9.99/year Subscriptions are managed through your Apple ID. Cancel anytime in Settings. For our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use, please visit: - Terms of Use: https://purring-salesman-e24.notion.site/Halo-Live-Term-Of-Use-3a4ee763a66d800482dec19d3708919d?pvs=73 - Privacy Policy: https://purring-salesman-e24.notion.site/Halo-Live-Privacy-Policy-397ee763a66d8097ace0c36204d98ef6 ---- Disclaimer Halo Live is an independent, unofficial Formula 1 companion app and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Formula One, Formula One Licensing B.V., the FIA, any Formula 1 team, or any Formula 1 driver. F1®, Formula 1®, FORMULA ONE®, and related trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Team and driver names are used solely for editorial and informational purposes. All trademarks, logos, and other intellectual property remain the property of their respective owners.

Screenshots

Formula Dream4 screens
Halo Live4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Formula Dream at 6 against Halo Live's 1. On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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 Halo Live sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 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 Halo Live. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Formula Dream has 6 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Formula Dream versus Halo Live: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFormula DreamHalo Live
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (6 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings6 — better1
Update frequencyWeeklyWeekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size186 MB45 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperFormula Neon LLCPoShao Liu

Customer experience

Formula Dream

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

Halo Live

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

Halo Live

Subscriptions2
  • Halo Live Pro14 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • Halo Live Pro14 Days trial$9.991 Year

Questions

Is Formula Dream free?
Formula Dream is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Halo Live free?
Halo Live is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Formula Dream or Halo Live?
Formula Dream and Halo Live are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 6 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do Formula Dream or Halo Live have ads?
Neither Formula Dream nor Halo Live shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Formula Dream or Halo Live?
Formula Dream ships an update weekly, and Halo Live weekly. Most recently, Formula Dream was updated on November 5, 2026 and Halo Live on November 5, 2026.

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