# 4x4 Mania vs MX Engines

The clearest difference is rating: 4x4 Mania at 4.6 against MX Engines's 3.8. 4x4 Mania also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 16 months) and ratings volume (24K vs 360). MX Engines's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. 4x4 Mania sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and MX Engines sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

4x4 Mania holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 4x4 Mania has 24K ratings behind it against 360, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of 4x4 Mania's written reviews are positive against 74% of MX Engines's.

4x4 Mania ships an update monthly, MX Engines every 16 months. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 4x4 Mania | MX Engines |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (24K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/4x4-mania/id1087085679/reviews)** | [3.8 (360 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mx-engines/id6450510510/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **24K** | 360 |
| Positive reviews | **83.1% of reviews** | 73.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 16 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#9** | — |
| Size | 1.6 GB | 194 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dually Games Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1063981970) | [Marcos Elena](https://appshunter.io/developer/1645348996) |

## What reviewers say

### 4x4 Mania

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/4x4-mania/id1087085679)

**Currently charting:** #9 Top Grossing · Racing, #40 Top Free · Racing, #160 Top Grossing · Simulation, #185 Top Free · Simulation (US App Store)

Experience extreme off-roading with customizable trucks. Engage in mud bogging, rock crawling, dune racing, and demolition derbies. Explore diverse environments and compete with friends online.

**Highlights:** Truck customization, Off-road activities (mud bogging, rock crawling, racing), Online multiplayer with chat, Diverse environments, Custom Map Editor, Realistic physics simulation, Photo Mode

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Membership | $4.99 | per month |
| Small Gold Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Small Cash Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Vehicle Purchase | $3.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Small Special Offer | $4.99 | one-time |
| Medium Gold Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Medium Cash Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Large Gold Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Large Special Offer | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Awesome game
- 🚀 Lots of customization options
- 🚀 Realistic physics and damage
- 👍 Great graphics for a mobile game
- 👍 Fun and addictive gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
- 🔋 Game drains battery quickly
- 💰 Expensive upgrades and in-app purchases
- 🐛 Unreliable AI and race results
- 🐛 Bugs with camera angles and controls

**Reported bugs**

- Vehicles get stuck on small obstacles
- Inconsistent race results and placement
- Crashes and freezes when loading maps
- Upgrades and parts disappearing after updates
- Tire size not properly reflected in visuals

**Requested features**

- Add newer truck models (Duramax, Cummins, Powerstroke)
- Implement engine swaps and turbo/supercharger options
- Allow customization of gear ratios and suspension setups
- Add trailers and the ability to tow multiple vehicles
- Introduce new map types (rally, sand dunes, etc.)


### MX Engines

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mx-engines/id6450510510)

Experience the thrill of online motocross with this game. Compete with friends and players worldwide in multiplayer rooms, perform impressive tricks, and customize your bikes and pilot with a variety of options. Enjoy realistic physics and diverse maps for an engaging racing experience.

**Highlights:** Online multiplayer mode, Realistic physics engine, Variety of bikes and maps, Bike customization with upgrades and skins, Pilot customization, Perform tricks and stunts

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Map 5 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Map 6 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Map 7 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Coins 2 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Diamonds 1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Coins 3 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Diamonds 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Diamonds 3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Diamonds 5 | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and engaging gameplay
- 🚀 Smooth and responsive controls
- 💡 Potential for great mobile MX game

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🔋 Slow bike speeds and lack of power
- 🤔 Expensive upgrades and in-app purchases

**Reported bugs**

- Inconsistent and unreliable physics
- Crashing issues when landing jumps
- Unresponsive or buggy controls
- Lucky wheel feature not working as intended

**Requested features**

- Add wheelie and trick functionality
- Improve in-air control and physics
- Introduce more free tracks and maps
- Implement better leaning and turning mechanics
- Add ruts and terrain deformation


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 4x4 Mania free?

4x4 Mania is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is MX Engines free?

MX Engines is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, 4x4 Mania or MX Engines?

4x4 Mania is rated higher. 4x4 Mania averages 4.6 out of 5 from 24K ratings, while MX Engines averages 3.8 from 360 ratings.

### Do 4x4 Mania or MX Engines have ads?

Both 4x4 Mania and MX Engines show ads.

### Which is updated more often, 4x4 Mania or MX Engines?

4x4 Mania ships an update monthly, and MX Engines every 16 months. Most recently, 4x4 Mania was updated on November 9, 2026 and MX Engines on November 3, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*