Comparison

The FormGuru vs The Alien Edge

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

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About

The FormGuru

Features
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The FormGuru The FormGuru is an Australian horse racing form analysis and prediction app designed for racing enthusiasts. Explore Australian horse racing information organized by "date and venue". View available races, horse details, race information, predictions, winner selections, and featured "Hot Picks" in one convenient app. # Key Features * Browse Australian races by date and venue. * View detailed race and horse information. * Access horse racing predictions and selections. * Explore featured Hot Picks. * Unlock additional predictions, analysis, and premium content with a subscription. * Receive notifications about new predictions, Hot Picks, upcoming races, and important racing updates. * Screen capture and screen recording protection helps protect premium content from unauthorized sharing. # Race Availability Horse races are "not available every day". The FormGuru displays prediction information only when supported Australian racing meetings and races are available. The app displays races for "today and up to the next two days in advance", when race information is available for those dates. If there are no supported races on a particular day, no prediction races will be displayed for that date. Race availability depends on the actual Australian racing schedule and the racing data available to the application. The FormGuru currently focuses on "Australian horse racing venues and supported Australian race meetings". # Premium Subscriptions Premium features are available through auto-renewing "In-App Purchase subscriptions". Subscription access depends on the selected plan. Premium users can access additional predictions, analysis, Hot Picks, and other premium content included with their active subscription. # Important Information For testing purposes, please note that the application does not generate prediction races when there are no supported races available. Reviewers should select "today's date or one of the following two days" where Australian racing meetings are available to view race predictions and related information. All predictions, tips, selections, and analysis are provided for "informational and educational purposes only". Predictions do not guarantee race results or winnings. The FormGuru does not facilitate real-money gambling. Terms of Use: https://formguru.com.au/terms Privacy Policy: https://formguru.com.au/privacy

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The Alien Edge

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Every Australian racing day, scored runner by runner, so you can study the card with a sharper eye. The Alien Edge is a members-only racing club for serious form students and punters. Each morning it scans the full card and scores every runner on form, going, jockey, class and market value. The strongest ratings become The Alien 5. THE ALIEN 5 Five ranked selections, locked each morning. If a pick is scratched, it comes straight off the card and a replacement takes its spot, so your list stays current without guesswork. ROSWELL RADAR See the near-miss runners that only just missed the five. Choose an Auto or Manual sweep, and get alerts when a runner starts firming in the market. COSMIC SPLIT BANKROLL PLANNER Set your bank and Cosmic Split sizes stakes across the day's picks. When the card changes, it re-sizes itself, keeping your plan disciplined and consistent. FULL FORM BREAKDOWNS Dig into every race with scores, ratings and odds for each runner. It's the detail you need to check the numbers and form your own view. PERSONAL PUNTING P&L Track your running profit, strike rate and levels, and unlock achievements along the way. Refunded scratchings are counted as $0, so your ledger stays honest. BIFF'S GRAYS SPORTS ALMANAC Biff remembers every settled result. Ask him about the club's full record and form, and get straight answers from the history. MOTHERSHIP TRANSMISSION The club's broadcast pick of the day, delivered to members who want one clear focus. Race alerts land before your picks jump, and signing in is quick with Sign in with Apple or Google. RESPONSIBLE GAMBLING The Alien Edge provides racing information and entertainment only. It is not betting advice, and there are no guaranteed winnings. Past results do not predict future outcomes. You must be 18+ to use this app. Please gamble responsibly. For support, contact Gambling Help Online on 1800 858 858 or visit gamblinghelponline.org.au. SUBSCRIPTIONS Prices below are in Australian dollars (AUD). Outside Australia, the App Store shows and charges the equivalent price in your local currency, and the app shows that same App Store price before you confirm. Supreme Commander: A$39.95/month, includes a 7-day free trial for new subscribers. All five selections, Alien Sniper, Cosmic Split, Biff's Almanac and the Mothership Transmission. Mothership Transmission: A$5.00/week. Biff's Grays Sports Almanac: A$10.00/month. Alien Edge AI Selections: A$4.99/month. Today's live AI selections card and a 10am reminder. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel subscriptions in your App Store account settings after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial is forfeited when you purchase a subscription. Join the club and see how The Alien Edge reads today's card. Support: https://hp7vw8jru6q3nhy1hnf9s-web.rork.live/support Privacy Policy: https://hp7vw8jru6q3nhy1hnf9s-web.rork.live/privacy Privacy Choices: https://hp7vw8jru6q3nhy1hnf9s-web.rork.live/privacy-choices Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Our full terms: https://hp7vw8jru6q3nhy1hnf9s-web.rork.live/terms

Screenshots

The FormGuru3 screens
The Alien Edge4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: The FormGuru at 15.1 against The Alien Edge's 17.0. On price, update cadence, ads 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. The FormGuru sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month and The Alien Edge sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

The FormGuru ships an update every 5 days, The Alien Edge weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
The FormGuru versus The Alien Edge: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThe FormGuruThe Alien Edge
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterWeekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size37 MB37 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperFormGuru PTY LTDShannon French

In-app purchases

2 purchases

The FormGuru

Subscriptions2
  • ProMonthly$12.991 Month
  • Pro Annual$129.001 Year
4 purchases

The Alien Edge

Subscriptions4
  • Alien Edge AI Selections$2.991 Month
  • Elite$10.001 Month
  • Supreme Commander7 Days trial$24.951 Month
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  • Spaceship Commander7 Days trial$25.001 Month

Questions

Is The FormGuru free?
The FormGuru is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is The Alien Edge free?
The Alien Edge is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do The FormGuru or The Alien Edge have ads?
Neither The FormGuru nor The Alien Edge shows ads.
Which is updated more often, The FormGuru or The Alien Edge?
The FormGuru ships an update every 5 days, and The Alien Edge weekly. Most recently, The FormGuru was updated on October 25, 2026 and The Alien Edge on November 6, 2026.

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