Comparison

Retro Highway vs Shift 2

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Retro Highway

Experience classic arcade racing with simple controls and challenging gameplay. Dodge traffic, perform stunts, and explore diverse environments. Collect and upgrade bikes, battle rivals, and compete for high scores.

Highlights
  • Simple one-touch controls
  • High-speed traffic dodging
  • Perform breakneck stunts
  • Explore six unique environments
  • Collect and upgrade 10+ bikes
  • Battle rival bikers and participate in events
  • Stylish pixel art graphics and chiptune soundtrack
Features
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Retro Highway is a throwback game that mixes simple controls with the tough challenges of classic arcade games. Dodge traffic at high speed, and jump off ramps to perform breakneck stunts. • Explore six unique environments ranging from a hot desert freeway to a futuristic moon base • Take on daring challenges and compete with your friends or players worldwide for the highest scores • Choose from 10+ bikes and upgrade powerups to match your playstyle • Battle other rival bikers and participate in special events • Enjoy stylish pixel art graphics and an energetic chiptune soundtrack in a total nostalgia rush Hit the Highway and return to the days of pure arcade fun!

About

Shift 2

Race through busy city streets, dodging traffic and collecting cash and collectibles. Discover unique car behaviors and abilities while enjoying colorful graphics and haptic feedback. This game is designed to sharpen reflexes and provide an engaging driving experience.

Highlights
  • Drive through busy city streets
  • Dodge rush hour traffic
  • Collect cash stacks and collectibles
  • Collect modern and classic low-poly cars
  • Discover car behaviors and special abilities
  • Simple swipe controls
  • Haptic feedback for immersion
Features
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Drive your favorite cars as fast as you can through the busy streets of New-York City and get your adrenaline pumping! Dodge the rush hour traffic while picking up as many cash stacks & collectibles as you can! Collect modern and classic low-poly style cars/SUVs. Discover every car’s behavior on the road and their special abilities. But most importantly, faster cars will help you beat your friends' high-scores. On the road, keep an eye open for lost packages and collect them to see what’s inside… Simple and easy to use (simply swipe to turn), ideal to ease your mind and sharpen your reflexes. One of the only games left on the app store without interfering (full screen) ads. (note: The app still offers ads against rewards and banner discrete ads) Let the haptic feedback (vibrations, which can be turned off) immerse you in the gameplay. Enjoy the colorful and vivid High-quality graphics optimized for iPad mini 2 Retina and newer.

Screenshots

Retro Highway4 screens
Shift 23 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Retro Highway at 5.6K against Shift 2's 6. Retro Highway also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Shift 2's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.5) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Retro Highway sells 21 one-off in-app purchases and Shift 2 sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Shift 2 holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Retro Highway has 5.6K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Retro Highway ships an update every 2 months, Shift 2 every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Retro Highway versus Shift 2: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRetro HighwayShift 2
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (5.6K ratings)4.8 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews79.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings5.6K — better6
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size64 MB325 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperGearhead Games ApSAnthony Freymond

Customer experience

Retro Highway

All ratings5,481 ratings
Positive88.0%
Neutral5.0%
Negative7.0%
Written reviews373 reviews
Positive79.6%
Neutral8.0%
Negative12.3%

Shift 2

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Retro Highway

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Game crashes after watching ads
  • Sound issues (muting, no sound effects)
  • Steering buttons not registering inputs
  • Inconsistent ramp behavior

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add more levels and environments
  • Implement controller support
  • Improve level progression and difficulty curve
  • Introduce new gameplay modes (e.g. racing, challenges)
  • Add more bike customization options

Shift 2

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

21 purchases

Retro Highway

One-time21
  • 30,000 Coins$1.99
  • 15 Boost Tanks$1.99
  • Starter Pack$2.99
Show 18 more
  • Small Coin Pack$2.99
  • Big Boost Pack$2.99
  • Small Wrench Pack$2.99
  • Remove Ads$2.99
  • 75,000 Coins$3.99
  • 40 Boost Tanks$3.99
  • Event Pass$3.99
  • 2x Coins$3.99
  • Unlimited Boost$3.99
  • Unlock Levels$5.99
  • 2x Wrenches$5.99
  • Medium Coin Pack$5.99
  • Medium Wrench Pack$5.99
  • Premium Pack$9.99
  • Big Coin Pack$9.99
  • Big Wrench Pack$9.99
  • Premium Pass$12.99
  • Mega Wrench Pack$14.99
5 purchases

Shift 2

One-time5
  • Cash Stacks$0.99
  • Remove Ads$1.99
  • Cash Breifcase$24.99
Show 2 more
  • Cash Safe$49.99
  • Cash Truck$99.99

Questions

Is Retro Highway free?
Retro Highway is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Shift 2 free?
Shift 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Retro Highway or Shift 2?
Shift 2 is rated higher. Retro Highway averages 4.5 out of 5 from 5.6K ratings, while Shift 2 averages 4.8 from 6 ratings.
Do Retro Highway or Shift 2 have ads?
Both Retro Highway and Shift 2 show ads.
Which is updated more often, Retro Highway or Shift 2?
Retro Highway ships an update every 2 months, and Shift 2 every 2 weeks. Most recently, Retro Highway was updated on October 24, 2026 and Shift 2 on October 24, 2026.

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