# OffRoad Drive Desert vs MudRunner Mobile

The clearest difference is rating: MudRunner Mobile at 4.6 against OffRoad Drive Desert's 3.5. MudRunner Mobile also leads on update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 5 months) and ratings volume (3.1K vs 124). OffRoad Drive Desert's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and price ($1.99 vs $5.99). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

OffRoad Drive Desert costs $1.99 and MudRunner Mobile $5.99 up front. MudRunner Mobile sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. OffRoad Drive Desert asks for nothing beyond the download.

MudRunner Mobile holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MudRunner Mobile has 3.1K ratings behind it against 124, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 52% of OffRoad Drive Desert's written reviews are positive against 65% of MudRunner Mobile's.

OffRoad Drive Desert ships an update every 5 months, MudRunner Mobile every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | OffRoad Drive Desert | MudRunner Mobile |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$1.99** | $5.99 |
| Rating | [3.5 (124 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/offroad-drive-desert/id1100797913/reviews) | **[4.6 (3.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mudrunner-mobile/id1465720386/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 124 | **3.1K** |
| Positive reviews | 51.6% of reviews | **64.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | #128 | **#21** |
| Size | 581 MB | 918 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Logic Miracle](https://appshunter.io/developer/1100797912) | [Focus Entertainment](https://appshunter.io/developer/406173890) |

## What reviewers say

### OffRoad Drive Desert

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/offroad-drive-desert/id1100797913)

**Currently charting:** #128 Top Paid · Racing (US App Store)

Experience a realistic off-road driving simulation with HD graphics and free roam mode. Conquer challenging desert terrains using authentic off-road techniques and manage vehicle damage. Enjoy day/night cycles and diverse landscapes.

**Highlights:** Realistic vehicle suspension and physics, HD graphics, Free roam mode, Day/Night mode, Realistic vehicle damage, Winch feature, Diff-lock engagement

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Realistic off-road physics and terrain mechanics
- 🚙 Detailed vehicle models and graphics
- ⛰️ Challenging rock crawling gameplay
- 🎯 Good value for $1.99 price point
- 🔧 Winch feature in free play mode

**What reviewers complain about**

- ⚠️ Vehicles lack sufficient power and torque
- 🚫 No winch functionality in campaign mode
- 🎯 Frequent high-centering on obstacles
- 🔄 Must restart entire level when stuck
- 🐛 Game crashes during gameplay

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes during levels or loading screens
- App won't download or install properly
- Vehicle gets stuck in same position after reset
- Winch doesn't work in campaign mode
- Settings menu doesn't pause gameplay

**Requested features**

- Differential locking (front and rear lockers)
- Vehicle customization (suspension, bumpers, tires, paint, exhaust, engines)
- More vehicles (Jeep Gladiator, Toyota FJ40, Land Rover Defender, Rivian R1T/R1S, Mercedes G63 6x6, Ford Ranger Raptor, etc.)
- More maps and levels with varied environments
- Free roam/open world mode with multiple terrain types


### MudRunner Mobile

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mudrunner-mobile/id1465720386)

**Currently charting:** #21 Top Paid · Racing, #143 Top Paid · Simulation, #198 Top Grossing · Racing (US App Store)

Experience the ultimate off-roading simulation on mobile. Drive powerful all-terrain vehicles across extreme Siberian landscapes, overcoming muddy terrain, rivers, and other obstacles with realistic physics. Explore 15 diverse open worlds and complete challenging objectives.

**Highlights:** Ultimate off-road experience, Master realistic physics, 15 open worlds to explore, 16 incredible vehicles, Extreme Siberian landscapes, Dynamic day-night cycles

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| MudRunner - The Valley DLC | $1.99 | one-time |
| MudRunner - The Ridge DLC | $1.99 | one-time |
| MudRunner - American Wilds DLC | $1.99 | one-time |
| MudRunner - Old-timers DLC | $1.99 | one-time |
| MudRunner - The Valley DLC | $2.99 | one-time |
| MudRunner - The Ridge DLC | $2.99 | one-time |
| MudRunner - American Wilds DLC | $2.99 | one-time |
| MudRunner - Old-timers DLC | $2.99 | one-time |
| MudRunner - 4-DLC PACK | $5.99 | one-time |
| MudRunner - 4-DLC PACK | $8.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Realistic physics
- 👍 Faithful port of console version
- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 👍 Challenging and immersive off-road experience
- 👍 Great value for money

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and stability issues
- 🔧 Limited graphics options
- 🔧 Lack of controller support
- 🔧 Camera issues and limited view options
- 🔧 Glitchy physics in certain scenarios

**Reported bugs**

- Watchpoints resetting after relaunching the game
- Missions not registering progress correctly
- Vehicles getting stuck in terrain
- Crane controls and functionality issues

**Requested features**

- Multiplayer mode
- First-person/cockpit view
- More vehicle and map variety
- Ability to customize vehicles
- Improved UI and controls


## Frequently asked questions

### Is OffRoad Drive Desert free?

OffRoad Drive Desert costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is MudRunner Mobile free?

MudRunner Mobile costs $5.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, OffRoad Drive Desert or MudRunner Mobile?

MudRunner Mobile is rated higher. OffRoad Drive Desert averages 3.5 out of 5 from 124 ratings, while MudRunner Mobile averages 4.6 from 3.1K ratings.

### Do OffRoad Drive Desert or MudRunner Mobile have ads?

Neither OffRoad Drive Desert nor MudRunner Mobile shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, OffRoad Drive Desert or MudRunner Mobile?

OffRoad Drive Desert ships an update every 5 months, and MudRunner Mobile every 5 weeks. Most recently, OffRoad Drive Desert was updated on October 29, 2026 and MudRunner Mobile on October 31, 2026.

### Which is more popular, OffRoad Drive Desert or MudRunner Mobile?

OffRoad Drive Desert currently peaks at #128 in the App Store charts, and MudRunner Mobile at #21. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*