Comparison

Dream Racer vs Roid

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

Head to head
About

Dream Racer

Build your ultimate go-kart racer by managing finances, upgrading parts, and competing on the track. Experience thrilling chases and the satisfaction of creating your dream machine.

Highlights
  • Build your dream racer
  • Manage finances
  • Gain sponsorships
  • Sell old racers
  • Upgrade parts
  • Go-kart racing gameplay
Features
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The roar of the engine, the thrill of the chase, you can smell first place but it is just out of reach! If only you weren’t driving such a junker… You’ll need to manage your finances as you hit the racing circuit, gain sponsorships, sell old racers, and pick out parts and upgrades to build your very own "dream racer". So start your engines and burn some rubber. Dream Racer is go-kart racing at its finest! The game is 100% free-to-play (with no in-app purchases). The game is developed by the Games for Entertainment and Learning (GEL) Lab at Michigan State University and supported by the Michigan State University Federal Credit Union.

About

Roid

Engage in classic space combat, dodging asteroids and enemy fire while battling massive bosses. Utilize a multi-plane system and power-ups to achieve high scores and customize your ship in this retro-inspired arcade shooter.

Highlights
  • Classic space combat gameplay
  • Multi-plane dodging system
  • Epic boss battles
  • Collectible power-ups
  • Combo multiplier system
  • High score leaderboards
  • Ship customization options
Features
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Blast through waves of asteroids, dodge enemy fire, and take on massive bosses in this retro-inspired arcade shooter. Easy to pick up, hard to put down. If you grew up in arcades, this one's for you. If you didn't — welcome to what you missed. FEATURES Classic Space Combat: Pilot your ship through increasingly intense waves of asteroids and hostile enemies. Simple controls, pure action. Multi-Plane System: Shift between three depth planes to dodge threats and find the perfect angle of attack. Adds strategy to the chaos. Epic Boss Battles: Face off against massive multi-part bosses every 5 levels — each with unique attack patterns and behaviors. Can you survive them all? Power-Ups Galore: Collect upgrades like tri-shot, wingmen, super shields, and more to turn the tide of battle. Combo System: Chain kills to build your multiplier. The faster you destroy, the higher you score. Compete for High Scores: Climb the leaderboard and earn your rank. Track your personal bests and push for that perfect run. Ship Customization: Choose from multiple ship designs and make it yours. Retro Arcade Soul: Polygon wireframe visuals, satisfying explosions, and that one-more-game feeling that keeps you coming back. Download now and see how long you can survive!

Screenshots

Dream Racer4 screens
Roid4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Roid at 5.0 against Dream Racer's 4.5. Dream Racer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume 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. Roid sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Dream Racer asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Roid holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Dream Racer ships an update every 3 weeks, Roid every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Dream Racer versus Roid: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDream RacerRoid
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (2 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size506 MB30 MB
Age rating9+9+
DeveloperBrian WinnJPEG Forever

Customer experience

Dream Racer

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Roid

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Dream Racer

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Roid

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$2.99

Questions

Is Dream Racer free?
Dream Racer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Roid free?
Roid is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Dream Racer or Roid?
Roid is rated higher. Dream Racer averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Roid averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Dream Racer or Roid have ads?
Roid shows ads; Dream Racer does not.
Which is updated more often, Dream Racer or Roid?
Dream Racer ships an update every 3 weeks, and Roid every 4 months. Most recently, Dream Racer was updated on November 4, 2026 and Roid on October 31, 2026.

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