Comparison

Formula Run vs Formula App Widget

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

Head to head
About

Formula Run

Features
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Formula Run turns every run into a race. Create or join a league, pick your team, and compete in a full F1-style season — with points, standings, and a champion crowned at the end. HOW IT WORKS Each week a new race goes live on the Formula Run calendar. Run anytime, anywhere — on the road, the treadmill, or the track. Submit your time before the deadline, and the app ranks everyone using the real F1 points system (P1 = 25 points, P2 = 18, all the way down to P10 = 1). LEAGUES & TEAMS Create a private league for your running group, office, or gym. Set up 2–10 teams with custom names and colors. Invite friends with a simple 6-character join code. Or browse public leagues and see how your times stack up globally. FEATURES - Full F1 points system with runner and team standings - Cross-league leaderboard comparing times across all leagues - Automated pace tracking (per-km pace calculated from your time and distance) - Season passes to extend submission deadlines - ULTRA mode — multiply race distance by lap count for longer challenges - Split race timing with configurable penalties - DNF tracking with auto-DNF for missed deadlines - Season champion banner when the final race is complete - In-app notifications for upcoming races and deadlines - Privacy controls — run as "Anonymous" in public views BUILT FOR RUNNERS Formula Run is designed for runners who love competition but want flexibility. No GPS required. No mandatory routes. Just submit your time and let the standings do the talking. Premium subscribers enjoy an ad-free experience. Free users see ads. Start your season today. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://cleverworkscode.github.io/privacy-policy/

About

Formula App Widget

Stay updated on the open-wheel racing championship with customizable widgets for your Home and Lock Screens. Track race schedules, standings, and driver stats with real-time updates and offline access.

Highlights
  • Home and Lock Screen widgets
  • Race schedules and countdowns
  • Championship standings
  • Driver statistics
  • Full widget customization
  • Offline data access
  • Multi-language support
Features
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Follow the open-wheel racing championship right from your Home Screen and Lock Screen with beautiful, customizable widgets. Never miss a Grand Prix again — track race schedules, championship standings, and driver stats at a glance. NEXT RACE WIDGETS See the upcoming race location, circuit details, and a countdown timer. View the complete session schedule including practice, qualifying, sprint, and race times — all in your timezone. Choose from multiple styles: • Small: Minimal, Countdown, or Circuit view • Medium: Split Panel, Timeline, or Hero Banner • Large: Dashboard, Magazine, or Briefing CHAMPIONSHIP STANDINGS WIDGETS Track driver positions, points, wins, and podium finishes as the season unfolds. Follow the championship battle in real time. • Small: Podium, Spotlight, or Compact view • Medium: Bar Chart, Top 3, or Leaderboard • Large: Podium, Battle, or Grid DRIVER WIDGETS Pick your favorite driver and keep their stats on your Home Screen. See their number, team, and standing in the championship. LOCK SCREEN WIDGETS Quick updates without unlocking your phone. Choose from race countdown, championship leader, or top 3 drivers displays. FULL CUSTOMIZATION Make every widget your own: • Custom colors for primary, secondary, and accent elements • Set your own photos as widget backgrounds • Multiple design styles for every widget size • Light and dark themes • 24-hour or 12-hour time format ALWAYS UP TO DATE Widgets refresh automatically with the latest standings and upcoming sessions. Data is cached for offline access. AVAILABLE IN 17 LANGUAGES English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Dutch, Greek, Catalan, Indonesian, and Chinese — with region-specific variants. Download for free and enjoy all widget sizes and types with the default style. Upgrade to Pro to unlock additional styles, color themes, and custom backgrounds. Pro is available as an auto-renewable subscription. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription automatically renews unless it is canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscriptions in your account settings on the App Store after purchase. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://44apps.net/formula/policy

Screenshots

Formula Run4 screens
Formula App Widget4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Formula App Widget at none against Formula Run's shown. On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support 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 Run sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Formula App Widget sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Formula Run ships an update every 3 days, Formula App Widget every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Formula Run versus Formula App Widget: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFormula RunFormula App Widget
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 daysEvery 2 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB58 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperJoshua MartinJose Mikhail

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Formula Run

Subscriptions2
  • Formula Run Premium (Monthly)$2.991 Month
  • Formula Run Premium (Year)$19.991 Year
1 purchases

Formula App Widget

Subscriptions1
  • Pro Annual$1.991 Year

Questions

Is Formula Run free?
Formula Run is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Formula App Widget free?
Formula App Widget is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Formula Run or Formula App Widget have ads?
Formula Run shows ads; Formula App Widget does not.
Which is updated more often, Formula Run or Formula App Widget?
Formula Run ships an update every 3 days, and Formula App Widget every 2 days. Most recently, Formula Run was updated on November 5, 2026 and Formula App Widget on November 9, 2026.

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