# Shell Eco-marathon: Next-Gen — BUILD CARS. RACE CARS.

> Design, build, and race energy-efficient vehicles in a global competition. (iPhone/iPad app by Nvizzio Creations.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shell-eco-marathon-next-gen/id1610545835 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Nvizzio Creations](https://appshunter.io/developer/1159485101)
- Category: Games, Entertainment, Racing, Sports
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.50/5 from 93 App Store ratings · 129 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 1.3 GB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2023-03-06
- Data updated: 2026-08-27
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shell-eco-marathon-next-gen/id1610545835/reviews.md

## What is Shell Eco?

For the first time, you can take part in the world famous Shell Eco-marathon competition!
- Discover the future of energy by designing your own vehicles from a vast catalog of parts, including combustion, fuel cell and electric engines!
- Put your vehicles to the test by taking part in a wide variety of challenges and competitions, in single player and in multiplayer modes!
- Travel around the world to demonstrate your engineering and driving skills!
Shell Eco-marathon is a global academic programme focused on energy optimisation and one of the world’s leading student engineering competitions. Over the past 35 years, the programme has consistently brought to life Shell’s mission of powering progress by providing more and cleaner energy solutions. The global academic programme brings together Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) students from across the globe to design, build and operate some of the world’s most energy-efficient vehicles. All in the name of collaboration and innovation, as students’ bright ideas help to shape a lower carbon future for all.
The Shell Eco-marathon: Next-Gen game brings this same experience to your mobile device.

## Key features

- Design vehicles with diverse engines
- Participate in challenges and competitions
- Single-player and multiplayer modes
- Global travel and skill demonstration
- Focus on energy optimization

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Very large pack of gears | $19.99 | one-time |
| Leviathan Bundle | $5.99 | one-time |
| Love Bundle | $5.99 | one-time |
| Vampire | $7.99 | one-time |
| Sakura | $7.99 | one-time |
| The Mermaid | $7.99 | one-time |
| Zen Garden | $7.99 | one-time |
| Cotton Candy | $7.99 | one-time |
| Ignite | $7.99 | one-time |
| Hibiscus | $7.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited tickets for 1 month | $9.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Shell Eco?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 👍 Smooth gameplay
- 🚀 Fast and responsive
- 💡 Unique eco-friendly concept
- 🎨 Great graphics
- 🕹️ Enjoyable racing experience

**Cons**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- ⏱️ Limited race tickets
- 🔌 Issues with electric motor sound
- 🔍 Lack of customization options
- 🤖 Concerns about greenwashing

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Stuck in tutorial/intro stage
- Resets player progress without warning
- Login issues after updates
- Glitches in handling challenges
- Frequent app crashes and shutdowns

**Most requested features**

- More car models and brands
- Ability to earn more race tickets
- Tilt steering support
- Expanded track selection
- Controller support

## Recent user reviews (10 of 129)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shell-eco-marathon-next-gen/id1610545835/reviews.md

### 5/5 — its so dumb is shell eco i dont know

*2026-05-16, version 1.7.0*

):(

### 1/5 — Nul

*2025-08-03, version 1.6.4*

C’était un bon jeu trop de bug maintenant

### 5/5 — Good going

*2025-07-04*

The miracle isn't that I finished. He who would travel happily must travel light

### 2/5 — Stuck in intro and can’t start race

*2025-06-27, version 1.6.4*

Buddy (tutorial car) locked me in the beginning stage and can’t start race because the New Mode is locked. Can’t get back out into the home screen or setting page. At least I still have my coins but game is unplayable at this point.

### 5/5 — Easy and fun

*2025-01-03, version 1.6.4*

Got number 1 easily

### 5/5 — Best version ever !!!

*2024-11-01, version 1.6.2*

This is definitely the best version ever !! 🥳

### 1/5 — Reset progress

*2024-10-20*

Played this for 2 years and got reset for no reason

**Developer response:** Hello - apologies for the issue you have been facing. We are trying to get hold of you in the customer service tool in order to reset your account and progression.

### 1/5 — Update 1.60

*2024-10-19, version 1.6.1*

After taking the latest app update I got 4 skins for my sport car, after noticing it didn’t make any difference to my collector status I logged out. Now the log in page is stuck and I can’t log in. Add that to the clean area feature that doesn’t work you get no stars now. Sort it out!

### 1/5 — In need of update

*2024-10-06, version 1.5.0*

Unstable platform, shuts down for no reason. A decent programmer required.

### 5/5 — The best game in the world right now

*2024-08-30, version 1.5.0*

The first time the two sides met in person

## Frequently asked questions about Shell Eco

### What is Shell Eco-marathon: Next-Gen?

Shell Eco-marathon: Next-Gen is a mobile game that brings the experience of the global Shell Eco-marathon competition to your device. It allows you to design, build, and race energy-efficient vehicles.

### What kind of vehicles can I design?

You can design your own vehicles using a vast catalog of parts. This includes options for combustion, fuel cell, and electric engines, allowing for diverse and energy-efficient designs.

### How do I compete in the game?

You can test your vehicles in a variety of challenges and competitions. These are available in both single-player and multiplayer modes, allowing you to race against others and demonstrate your skills globally.

### Is the game free to play?

Yes, the game is free to download and play. However, it does offer in-app purchases and may display advertisements.

### What is the main goal of the game?

The main goal is to design the most energy-efficient vehicles and compete in challenges to test your engineering and driving skills. It focuses on the principles of energy optimization and innovation in vehicle design.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.7.0 — 2026-05-04

This update addresses miscellaneous bug fixes.

### 1.6.4 — 2024-12-12

Welcome back eco-marathoner!
In update 1.6.4, we have a number of exciting changes:

- New seasons along with their new rewards;
- A new in-game store;
- And additional bug fixes.

Hold on tight to your screens, and ride on!

### 1.6.3 — 2024-11-26

Welcome back eco-marathoner!
In update 1.6.3, we have a number of exciting changes:

- New seasons along with their new rewards;
- A new in-game store;
- And additional bug fixes.

Hold on tight to your screens, and ride on!

### 1.6.2 — 2024-10-24

Welcome back eco-marathoner!
In update 1.6.2, we have a number of exciting changes:

- New seasons along with their new rewards;
- A new in-game store;
- And additional bug fixes.


Hold on tight to your screens, and ride on!

### 1.6.1 — 2024-10-18

Welcome back eco-marathoner!
In update 1.6.1, we have a number of exciting changes:
New seasons along with their new rewards;
A new in-game store;
And additional bug fixes.
Hold on tight to your screens, and ride on!

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*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-27.*