PocketGP
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PocketGP is a casual Grand Prix racing game for iPhone.
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Getting started
Is PocketGP out yet?
Not yet. It's coming to the App Store for iPhone. Join the beta to race it first and to hear when it launches.
Which iPhones can run it?
An iPhone XS, iPhone XR or any newer iPhone, with iOS 15 or later.
Is there an iPad or Mac version?
PocketGP is made for iPhone, and there is no iPad or Mac version. An iPad can run the iPhone version, but it isn't designed for the bigger screen.
The unlock
What's free, and what does the unlock add?
Velocità (Italy) is free with two teams, in practice, qualifying and the Grand Prix, and so is round 1 of the Championship. One in-app purchase unlocks the rest: the full season and its calendar, all six circuits, all ten teams, and the five circuits marked Coming soon in the game, as each one arrives.
Is it a subscription? Are there ads?
No. You pay once for the unlock, and the App Store shows its price in your currency. There are no ads, and there's no account or sign-in.
How do I restore my purchase, or move it to a new iPhone?
In the game, open Settings and tap Restore purchases under More, or tap Restore purchases on the unlock sheet. Be signed in to the App Store with the Apple Account you bought it with, on this iPhone or another one, and there's nothing to pay again.
Can I get a refund?
Refunds are handled by Apple, not by us. You can ask for one at reportaproblem.apple.com.
Racing
How do I drive?
Steer with the arrows on the left, and use the gas and brake on the right. Every corner shows a number, the speed to brake to: tap the brake and the car slows itself to it. In Settings, Steer with swaps the arrows for a slider, and Tutorial in the main menu shows it all.
Does the game help me drive?
Yes, quietly, and it is on from the start (Driver assist in Settings switches it off). It eases the car back onto the road when a wheel goes off, settles it after a big correction, and runs it along the kerb in a corner instead of over it.
How do pit stops work?
In a Grand Prix of 5 or 10 laps the tires wear, so you stop at least once. Tap PIT above the left arrows (it turns to BOX), drive onto the painted PIT lane, then swipe down, left and up to change the tires. Set Pit crew to Auto in Settings and the crew does the swiping, or switch Pit stops off on the Ready screen.
How does the Championship work?
Race a season of up to six rounds, one on each circuit, with points for all ten teams and a champion at the end. Your season is saved after every round, and with the unlock you set its calendar: your own order, three rounds or more.
Can I make the other cars easier or harder?
Yes. In Settings, Difficulty sets how fast the other cars are: Club, Pro or Elite.
Why did I get a time penalty?
Cut a corner and come out ahead, and you get a warning, then a second warning, then 2 seconds for each cut after that. Running wide is never penalised. A Grand Prix with pit stops on also adds time at the flag if you never stopped.
Your phone
Can I play with my phone upright?
Yes. Race with your iPhone on its side or hold it upright, whichever you like.
Does PocketGP work offline?
Yes. Everything plays without a connection: practice, races and the Championship. You only need a connection to buy the unlock or restore it.
My iPhone gets warm, or the game stutters. What can I do?
Open Settings and set Graphics to Low: it asks less of the phone, which helps with both. Auto, the default, picks for your phone, and High gives the sharpest picture.
Your data
Where are my records and my season saved?
On your iPhone. They aren't synced to your other devices, and deleting the app removes them, along with your settings.
Does PocketGP collect data about me?
Nothing about you. It has no account, advertising or tracking. It sends us a few anonymous counts, such as how many races were finished that day, with nothing that could tell us who you are, and you can switch them off in Settings. The Privacy Policy explains the rest, including what Apple shares and how the beta email list works.
How do I report a bug or send an idea?
Email support@pocketgpgame.com with your iPhone model, its iOS version, what happened and what you expected. A screenshot helps too.
Contact
Didn't find your answer, or something's wrong? Write to support@pocketgpgame.com. We read everything.