# DATA WING vs Ultimate Racing 2D 2!

The clearest difference is rating: DATA WING at 4.9 against Ultimate Racing 2D 2!'s 4.4. DATA WING also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 8) and ads (none vs shown). Ultimate Racing 2D 2!'s advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Ultimate Racing 2D 2! sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. DATA WING asks for nothing beyond the download.

DATA WING holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DATA WING has 24K ratings behind it against 185, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 97% of DATA WING's written reviews are positive against 77% of Ultimate Racing 2D 2!'s.

DATA WING ships an update every 3 months, Ultimate Racing 2D 2! every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | DATA WING | Ultimate Racing 2D 2! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (24K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/data-wing/id1206723870/reviews)** | [4.4 (185 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ultimate-racing-2d-2/id6473748115/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **24K** | 185 |
| Positive reviews | **97.0% of reviews** | 76.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 103 MB | 977 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dan Vogt](https://appshunter.io/developer/533223020) | [Thom Postma](https://appshunter.io/developer/1050969888) |

## What reviewers say

### DATA WING

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/data-wing/id1206723870)

Experience a story-driven racing adventure through a neon-lit computer system. Deliver data, master intuitive controls, and uncover a conspiracy as the system faces an attack. Enjoy a compelling narrative, challenging levels, and a competitive leaderboard.

**Highlights:** Story-driven racing adventure, Intuitive two-touch controls, Wall-thrusting racing mechanics, Over 40 levels, Competitive crown system and leaderboards, Original soundtrack

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 🎨 Beautiful visuals and aesthetics
- 🎵 Excellent soundtrack
- 👍 Intuitive controls
- 🔒 No ads or in-app purchases

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔋 Battery-intensive
- 🔍 Short length/content
- 🐛 Occasional control issues

**Reported bugs**

- Certain levels have tight time requirements
- Difficulty spikes in some areas

**Requested features**

- More levels and content
- Multiplayer/online racing mode
- Level editor/creator
- Ability to replay/revisit story elements


### Ultimate Racing 2D 2!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ultimate-racing-2d-2/id6473748115)

Experience thrilling 2D top-down racing with a vast array of vehicles and tracks. Compete against friends online or challenge yourself in career and time-trial modes.

**Highlights:** Career mode (event and season), Online multiplayer (up to 20 players), Time-trial challenges and leaderboards, Custom championship and quick race, Manager mode, Team editor with custom car colors, Multi-class racing

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1,000,000 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Prize Money x2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| 10,000,000 Coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| Team Editor | $2.99 | one-time |
| 100,000,000 Coins | $3.99 | one-time |
| 1,000,000,000 Coins | $5.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All | $8.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fantastic gameplay
- 👍 Great variety of cars and tracks
- 🚀 Smooth performance
- 👍 Excellent physics and handling
- 🚀 Impressive graphics and visuals

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 🔧 Controls could use more customization
- 🔧 Difficulty balancing issues with AI
- 🔧 Lack of save/resume functionality for long races
- 🔧 Engine sounds could use more variety

**Reported bugs**

- Tyre selection screen not working
- New tracks not loading properly
- Occasional glitches with underpass/overpass sections

**Requested features**

- More tracks, especially from other motorsports
- Expanded career mode with team management
- Customizable control layouts
- Pit stop strategy and fuel management
- Multiplayer enhancements like ghosting and safety cars


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DATA WING free?

DATA WING is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Ultimate Racing 2D 2! free?

Ultimate Racing 2D 2! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, DATA WING or Ultimate Racing 2D 2!?

DATA WING is rated higher. DATA WING averages 4.9 out of 5 from 24K ratings, while Ultimate Racing 2D 2! averages 4.4 from 185 ratings.

### Do DATA WING or Ultimate Racing 2D 2! have ads?

Ultimate Racing 2D 2! shows ads; DATA WING does not.

### Which is updated more often, DATA WING or Ultimate Racing 2D 2!?

DATA WING ships an update every 3 months, and Ultimate Racing 2D 2! every 3 weeks. Most recently, DATA WING was updated on September 27, 2026 and Ultimate Racing 2D 2! on September 26, 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.*