# Retro Highway vs Shift 2

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Retro Highway at 5.5K against Shift 2's 5. 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.

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.

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 5.5K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Retro Highway ships an update every 2 months, Shift 2 every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Retro Highway | Shift 2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (5.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/retro-highway/id1163605498/reviews) | **[4.8 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shift-2/id1553782729/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **5.5K** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 79.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 64 MB | 325 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Gearhead Games ApS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1163605497) | [Anthony Freymond](https://appshunter.io/developer/1553782731) |

## What reviewers say

### Retro Highway

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/retro-highway/id1163605498)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (21)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 30,000 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| 15 Boost Tanks | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Small Coin Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Big Boost Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Small Wrench Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| 75,000 Coins | $3.99 | one-time |
| 40 Boost Tanks | $3.99 | one-time |
| Event Pass | $3.99 | one-time |
| 2x Coins | $3.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited Boost | $3.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Levels | $5.99 | one-time |
| 2x Wrenches | $5.99 | one-time |
| Medium Coin Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| Medium Wrench Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| Premium Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Big Coin Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Big Wrench Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Premium Pass | $12.99 | one-time |
| Mega Wrench Pack | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast-paced gameplay
- 👍 Retro graphics and style
- 💎 Addictive and fun
- 🎮 Nostalgic arcade feel
- 🎶 Great soundtrack

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and bugs
- 💰 Expensive bike upgrades
- 📺 Intrusive ads
- 🕹️ Controls can be unresponsive
- 🕹️ Difficult level design

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shift-2/id1553782729)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Cash Stacks | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Cash Breifcase | $24.99 | one-time |
| Cash Safe | $49.99 | one-time |
| Cash Truck | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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 5.5K ratings, while Shift 2 averages 4.8 from 5 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 17, 2026 and Shift 2 on October 7, 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.*