Comparison

Chequered vs Formula 3D Car

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

Head to head
About

Chequered

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
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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

About

Formula 3D Car

Explore a detailed 3D model of a Formula 1 car to learn about its engineering and mechanics. Interactive lessons break down complex components, making engineering accessible for fans and enthusiasts.

Highlights
  • Deconstructable 3D Formula 1 car model
  • Interactive guided engineering lessons
  • Detailed explanations of car components
  • Race-week exclusive modules
  • Progress tracking and learning streaks
  • Free exploration in the Garage
Features
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Learn how a F1® car really works — taught on a real 3D car you can pull apart, piece by piece. Paddock Pass is an interactive engineering course built around a deconstructable 2026 Formula 1 car. Orbit it, zoom in, drag parts off with your finger, and go deeper into the hybrid power unit — all while guided lessons explain what you’re looking at and why it matters. Whether you’re new to the sport or already a race-day fan who wants to understand the tech, Paddock Pass turns the car itself into the textbook. EXPLORE THE CAR • 16 major assemblies — front wing, monocoque, halo, floor, diffuser, power unit, and more • Explode the whole car with a slider, or pull individual parts off by hand • Dive one level deeper into the 2026 hybrid: V6 ICE, turbo, 350 kW MGU-K, energy store, and more • Rich detail on every component: how it works, 2026 regulation changes, key specs, and fun facts • Free to explore in the Garage — no account required THE F1 ENGINEERING COURSE • 6 chapters and 21 guided lessons taught directly on the 3D car • Anatomy of an F1 Car (free forever), Aerodynamics, Chassis & Safety, the Hybrid Power Unit, Running Gear, and Racing the 2026 Rules • Each lesson walks you through step-by-step beats with automatic camera focus and part highlighting • End every lesson with a 3-question quiz and explanations • Build a daily learning streak as you progress RACE-WEEK EXCLUSIVES During each Grand Prix weekend, a limited-time module appears at the top of the Learn tab — a deep dive tied to that week’s circuit, with an interactive track map built from real lap data. It’s there for race week only, then it’s gone. Paddock Pass PRO Unlock the full course with Paddock Pass Pro: • All 6 chapters and 21 interactive 3D lessons • One new lesson released every week through the season • Race-week modules during every Grand Prix • Vote on which team’s car gets built in full 3D next Chapter 1 is free forever. Subscribe to unlock the rest. BUILT FOR F1 FANS WHO WANT MORE Paddock Pass is based on the published 2026 FIA technical regulations and public technical reporting — from ground effect and active aero (X-mode and Z-mode) to the new hybrid rules, partially flat floor, and sustainable fuel. Short lessons. Real engineering. A car you can actually take apart. *Paddock Pass app is unofficial and is not associated in any way with Formula One companies, any specific Formula 1 team, or any Formula 1 driver. F1, FORMULA ONE, FORMULA 1, FIA FORMULA ONE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP, GRAND PRIX and related marks are trade marks of Formula One Licensing B.V. All assets used, including logos, images, and other copyrighted materials, are owned by the respective teams, drivers, and other entities. Paddock Pass is an independent entity and does not claim to have any official relationship or partnership with Formula One companies, any specific Formula 1 team (McLaren, Mercedes AMG Petronas, Scuderia Ferrari, Williams, Alpine, Red Bull, Racing Bulls, Audi, Aston Martin, Haas), or any Formula 1 driver (Lewis Hamilton, Max Verstappen, Charles Leclerc, Lando Norris, Carlos Sainz, Fernando Alonso, George Russell, Oscar Piastri, Kimi Antonelli, Sergio Perez). Any references to Formula One, F1®, FORMULA ONE, FORMULA 1, FIA FORMULA ONE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP, GRAND PRIX, or related marks are made solely for editorial purposes and do not imply any endorsement, sponsorship, or affiliation by Formula One companies, any specific Formula 1 team, or any Formula 1 driver. Terms of use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Chequered4 screens
Formula 3D Car4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Formula 3D Car at free with in-app purchases against Chequered's subscription. Formula 3D Car also leads on ratings volume (62 vs 8) and iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.2). Chequered's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (85% vs 67%). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases 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. Chequered sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.49 per month and Formula 3D Car sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. 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 Chequered against 4.9 for Formula 3D Car. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Formula 3D Car has 62 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 85% of Chequered's written reviews are positive against 67% of Formula 3D Car's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Chequered ships an update every 4 days, Formula 3D Car every 2 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Chequered versus Formula 3D Car: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterChequeredFormula 3D Car
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (8 ratings) — better4.9 (62 ratings)
Positive reviews84.6% of reviews — better66.7% of reviews
Number of ratings862 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 daysEvery 2 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.218.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size190 MB270 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTrottermag, LLCGiuseppe Lupo

Customer experience

Chequered

All ratings8 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews13 reviews
Positive84.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative15.4%

Formula 3D Car

All ratings62 ratings
Positive98.4%
Neutral1.6%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Chequered

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

Formula 3D Car

Subscriptions2
  • F1 Deconstruct PRO3 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • F1 Deconstruct PRO$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • F1 Deconstruct PRO$79.99

Questions

Is Chequered free?
Chequered is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Formula 3D Car free?
Formula 3D Car is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Chequered or Formula 3D Car?
Chequered is rated higher. Chequered averages 5.0 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Formula 3D Car averages 4.9 from 62 ratings.
Do Chequered or Formula 3D Car have ads?
Formula 3D Car shows ads; Chequered does not.
Which is updated more often, Chequered or Formula 3D Car?
Chequered ships an update every 4 days, and Formula 3D Car every 2 days. Most recently, Chequered was updated on October 24, 2026 and Formula 3D Car on October 24, 2026.

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