# Wreckfest: Try and Buy — Fun Dirt Chaos Crash Racing

> Combative motorsport game with realistic physics, customization, and demolition derby action. (iPhone/iPad app by HandyGames.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wreckfest-try-and-buy/id6743128394 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [HandyGames](https://appshunter.io/developer/316574911)
- Category: Games, Racing, Simulation
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 3.40/5 from 194 App Store ratings · 204 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 14.0 · 1.0 GB
- Languages: British English
- Released: 2025-06-04
- Data updated: 2026-09-03
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wreckfest-try-and-buy/id6743128394/reviews.md

## What is Wreckfest?

Download the full game and try it for a limited time!

Burn rubber and shred metal in the ultimate driving playground!

Wreckfest is jam-packed with upgrade and customization options. Whether you are preparing for your next demolition derby with reinforced bumpers, roll cages, side protectors and much more, or setting your car up for a banger race with engine performance parts like air filters, camshafts, fuel systems, etc., Wreckfest is shaping up to be the best combative motorsport game out there. 

• Unique Racing Experience – Exhilarating no-rules racing action with defining, once-in-a-lifetime moments that can be achieved only with a true-to-life physics simulation. Witness insane neck-to-neck fighting on high-speed circuits, face total destruction madness on crazy courses with intersections and oncoming traffic, or go for demolition dominance in derby arenas.

• Awesome Cars – Our cars are old, banged up, patched together... They ooze style and character! From old American heavy-hitters to agile Europeans and fun Asians, you won’t find anything like this in other games. 

• Meaningful Customization – Change not only the look of your cars but also upgrade their body armor – Reinforce them with heavy iron that protects you from damage, but also adds weight, which impacts the car's handling. Modify your car to make a robust tank or a fragile but lightning-fast rocket, or anything in between!

• Multiplayer – Wreck your friends in local multiplayer and take racing to the limit while chasing demolition dominance!

• Challenge modes – Have hilarious fun with crop harvesters, lawn mowers, school buses, three-wheelers, and much more! 

• Career Mode – Battle for championships, earn experience, unlock new upgrades and cars, and become the all-time Wreckfest champion!

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## Key features

- Realistic physics simulation
- Extensive car customization
- Demolition derby modes
- Banger racing
- Local multiplayer
- Unique challenge modes
- Career mode

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Rusty Rats Car Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| American All-Stars Car Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Offroad Car Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Goofy Roofs Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Racing Heroes Car Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Unlock full game | $9.99 | one-time |
| Banger Racing Car Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Backwoods Bangers Car Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Getaway Car Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Modified Monsters Car Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Content Bundle 2 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Content Bundle 1 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Retro Rammers Car Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Steel & Wheels Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Reckless Car Pack | $2.99 | one-time |


## Chart rankings

- #135 in Top Free · Racing (US App Store)
- #117 in Top Grossing · Racing (US App Store)

## What do users think of Wreckfest?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 👍 Great game
- 🚀 Excellent graphics and crash physics

**Cons**

- 🐛 Multiplayer crashes
- ⏱️ Short gameplay time
- 💰 Expensive full version

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Can't play online
- Paid for full game but only got trial

**Most requested features**

- Add horns and police game mode
- Allow buying and tuning cars
- Add controller support
- Make the game free

## Recent user reviews (10 of 204)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wreckfest-try-and-buy/id6743128394/reviews.md

### 3/5 — Something wrong with game trial🤨

*2026-08-29, version 1.0.121*

My game used to be a friendly trial but when I got into the game it literally just showed me that it ended within one second. I haven’t even started playing yet and I’m stuck with this bug AND IT KEPT ON HAPPENING so please fix it now

### 1/5 — You can’t actually play

*2026-08-25, version 1.0.121*

It’s just a trial after 5 mins of playing you have to bug it for £10

### 1/5 — Crashes

*2026-08-14, version 1.0.121*

Crashes after a few minutes on an M5 iPad Pro.

### 1/5 — Stupid

*2026-08-10, version 1.0.121*

Why would you give
Me 20 mins of gameplay then take it away after I mean it’s a great game but it’s not really free

### 4/5 — Need controller

*2026-07-28, version 1.0.121*

Nice game. Needs to be able to support backbone controller and other controllers

### 3/5 — Additional files

*2026-07-24, version 1.0.121*

I had to download 20 additional files for the game to work, I should not have to do that. It should already have the files downloaded when I downloaded the game.

### 5/5 — Amazing

*2026-07-17, version 1.0.121*

I did the try and buy. Started without using a controller and couldn’t believe how good the physics were. Then when the trial timed out I was like “well damn this the best racing mobile app I’ve ever played” and had to buy it. Then I read you can use a controller… omg it’s 1000% better with a controller. Preset 9 for the controller configuration and it’s my favorite game. So many tracks, good tuning, and great physics. I literally don’t even touch the console anymore. Only thing is I wish there was online modes, but the game doesn’t get boring or not challenging offline at all. 10/10 try it and if it’s for you, buy it. Super cool to have dirt ovals, asphalt ovals, mixed surface, dirt, and asphalt road courses. The tracks are beautifully designed as well.

### 5/5 — Very col

*2026-07-12, version 1.0.121*

I lik it

### 4/5 — Won’t give me rocket award

*2026-07-11, version 1.0.121*

I’ve gone faster than 130 mph in the rocket car and it won’t give me the award. Why not?? Please add more races against AI. There’s never any players on multiplayer.

### 1/5 — Grayson

*2026-07-10, version 1.0.121*

I couldn’t be able to get in because it wouldn’t let me download the thing and keep on saying retry

## Frequently asked questions about Wreckfest

### What kind of racing does Wreckfest offer?

This game offers an exhilarating, no-rules racing experience. It includes high-speed circuits, total destruction madness on crazy courses with intersections and oncoming traffic, and demolition dominance in derby arenas. The focus is on combative motorsport with a true-to-life physics simulation.

### Can I customize my cars?

Yes, the game features meaningful customization options. You can upgrade your cars with performance parts like air filters and camshafts, and also reinforce their body armor with heavy iron to protect from damage. This allows you to tailor your car into a robust tank, a fast rocket, or anything in between.

### Is there a multiplayer mode?

Yes, there is a local multiplayer mode where you can wreck your friends and take racing to the limit. This mode is ideal for chasing demolition dominance with others.

### What are the different game modes available?

The game includes a Career Mode where you battle for championships, earn experience, and unlock upgrades. There are also Challenge modes featuring hilarious fun with unique vehicles like crop harvesters and school buses, alongside the core racing and demolition derby action.

### Is this a free game?

The application allows you to download the full game and try it for a limited time. It is described as a 'Try and Buy' experience, indicating that while there's a trial period, full access likely involves a purchase or in-app purchases.

## Version history (last 4 releases)

### 1.0.121 — 2026-04-29

- Changed the network permission check to hopefully fix the problem of some users who can't access multiplayer
- Implemented a proper solution for the purchase problems
- Fixed possible freeze when changing controller presets
- Fixed saving touch controller settings

### 1.0.114 — 2026-03-24

We are very sorry for the problems we introduced with the last update!
- Fixed losing your purchases at every game start.
You might have to use "Restore purchases" to restore your purchases manually first.

### 1.0.113 — 2026-03-19

- Fixed crash when entering multiplayer while missing the local network permission or being offline (now shows a warning message instead)
- Increased the maximum length of replays and fixed a crash if it is exceeded

### 1.0.97 — 2025-06-04

No release notes.

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