# 4x4 Mania vs ForgeX

The clearest difference is review sentiment: 4x4 Mania at 83% against ForgeX's 0%. 4x4 Mania also leads on rating (4.6 vs 2.0) and ratings volume (24K vs 4). ForgeX'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 ForgeX sells 5 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 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 4x4 Mania has 24K ratings behind it against 4, 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 0% of ForgeX's.

## The numbers

| Metric | 4x4 Mania | ForgeX |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (24K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/4x4-mania/id1087085679/reviews)** | [2.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/forgex-welding-simulator/id6795948587/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **24K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | **83.0% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#10** | — |
| Size | 1.6 GB | 323 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dually Games Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1063981970) | [Yudiz Solutions Pvt. Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1542981084) |

## What reviewers say

### 4x4 Mania

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

**Currently charting:** #10 Top Grossing · Racing, #46 Top Free · Racing, #161 Top Grossing · Simulation, #210 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.)


### ForgeX

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/forgex-welding-simulator/id6795948587)

Master professional welding techniques with realistic simulations. Practice various welding processes and positions, receiving detailed performance feedback to improve your skills safely and efficiently. Ideal for students, professionals, and hobbyists.

**Highlights:** Realistic welding simulation, Multiple welding processes (MIG, TIG, Stick, Flux-Core), Practice various welding positions, Detailed performance analysis, Variety of welding projects and joints, Safe, material-free practice

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lap Joint Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Corner Joint Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Tee Joint Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| Edge Joint Pack | $6.99 | one-time |
| Butt Joint Pack | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 4x4 Mania free?

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

### Is ForgeX free?

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

### Which has better reviews, 4x4 Mania or ForgeX?

4x4 Mania is rated higher. 4x4 Mania averages 4.6 out of 5 from 24K ratings, while ForgeX averages 2.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do 4x4 Mania or ForgeX have ads?

Both 4x4 Mania and ForgeX show ads.

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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.*