Comparison

Retro Highway vs Mad Orbit Dash

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

Mad Orbit Dash

Test your reflexes in this fast-paced arcade game. Tap to reverse your orbit and hold to stop, timing your moves to slip through incoming rings. Enjoy 50 challenging levels with a reactive soundtrack and minimalist design.

Highlights
  • One-tap reflex gameplay
  • Orbital dodging mechanics
  • 50 escalating levels
  • Rotating ring gaps
  • Quick restart functionality
  • Reactive soundtrack
  • One-handed play
Features
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Mad Orbit Dash is a fast, one-more-try reflex arcade game with a single rule: tap to reverse and hold to stop your orbit, then thread the gap in every incoming ring. One tap flips your direction — time it right and you slip clean through. Miss by a hair and it's over. Need a beat? Press and hold to freeze in place, then let go and keep spinning. Free to start — levels 1–15 are yours. Unlock all 50 with a single one-time purchase. • 50 escalating levels — from a calm drift to a white-knuckle blur • Rings that rotate their gaps from level 25 on, so no two runs feel the same • Quick restart — nothing between you and the next attempt • A reactive soundtrack that intensifies as you climb • Clean, minimalist gradient design built for one-handed play • Chase your personal best No timers, no in-game currency, no waiting. Just you, the orbit, and the next gap. How far can you go?

Screenshots

Retro Highway4 screens
Mad Orbit Dash4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Mad Orbit Dash at none against Retro Highway's 21. Mad Orbit Dash also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.5). Retro Highway's advantage is ratings volume (5.6K vs 6) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, monetization model and device support 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. Mad Orbit Dash asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Mad Orbit Dash holds the better App Store score, 5.0 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. Written reviews point the same way: 80% of Retro Highway's written reviews are positive against 100% of Mad Orbit Dash's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Retro Highway ships an update every 2 months, Mad Orbit Dash fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Retro Highway versus Mad Orbit Dash: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRetro HighwayMad Orbit Dash
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (5.6K ratings)5.0 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews79.6% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings5.6K — better6
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size64 MB11 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperGearhead Games ApSALARIC CORBIN

Customer experience

Retro Highway

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

Mad Orbit Dash

All ratings6 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
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

Mad Orbit Dash

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
None

Mad Orbit Dash

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Retro Highway free?
Retro Highway is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Mad Orbit Dash free?
Mad Orbit Dash is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Retro Highway or Mad Orbit Dash?
Mad Orbit Dash is rated higher. Retro Highway averages 4.5 out of 5 from 5.6K ratings, while Mad Orbit Dash averages 5.0 from 6 ratings.
Do Retro Highway or Mad Orbit Dash have ads?
Retro Highway shows ads; Mad Orbit Dash does not.
Which is updated more often, Retro Highway or Mad Orbit Dash?
Retro Highway ships an update every 2 months, and Mad Orbit Dash fortnightly. Most recently, Retro Highway was updated on October 26, 2026 and Mad Orbit Dash on October 15, 2026.

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