# Derby Madness vs Shift 2

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Derby Madness at 7.6K against Shift 2's 4. Shift 2's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 6 weeks) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Derby Madness sells 9 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.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Derby Madness against 4.8 for Shift 2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Derby Madness has 7.6K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Derby Madness ships an update every 6 weeks, Shift 2 weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Derby Madness | Shift 2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (7.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/derby-madness/id1280965727/reviews)** | [4.8 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shift-2/id1553782729/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **7.6K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 85.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 1.4 GB | 1.3 GB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dimension Technics](https://appshunter.io/developer/372972949) | [Anthony Freymond](https://appshunter.io/developer/1553782731) |

## What reviewers say

### Derby Madness

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/derby-madness/id1280965727)

Experience intense, real-time demolition derby action with realistic car deformations and crashes. Engage in various game modes, customize and upgrade vehicles, and enjoy dynamic pile-ups and destructions on diverse tracks.

**Highlights:** Real-time simulated driving and crashes, Upgradeable and customizable vehicles, Multiple racing tracks and locations, 8 diverse racing game modes, Up to 32 cars in a single race, Replay mode

**Features:** Game Controller support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Starter Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| 200,000 Coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| 10 Diamonds | $2.99 | one-time |
| Ad Free | $4.99 | one-time |
| 500,000 Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| 30 Diamonds | $4.99 | one-time |
| 1000,000 Coins | $7.99 | one-time |
| 60 Diamonds | $7.99 | one-time |
| 3000,000 Coins | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great game
- 🚀 Awesome physics
- 🚀 Realistic damage
- 👍 Fun gameplay
- 👍 Addictive

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Unstable after in-app purchases
- 🐛 Overheating issues
- 🐛 Unresponsive controls
- 🐛 Unfair AI behavior
- 🔋 Drains battery quickly

**Reported bugs**

- Crashing after in-app purchases
- Ads muting the game audio
- Inconsistent cornering physics
- Respawn time issues

**Requested features**

- Multiplayer mode
- More tracks and cars
- Customization options
- Demolition derby mode
- Steering wheel/controller support


### 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

**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 Derby Madness free?

Derby Madness 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, Derby Madness or Shift 2?

Derby Madness is rated higher. Derby Madness averages 4.8 out of 5 from 7.6K ratings, while Shift 2 averages 4.8 from 4 ratings.

### Do Derby Madness or Shift 2 have ads?

Both Derby Madness and Shift 2 show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Derby Madness or Shift 2?

Derby Madness ships an update every 6 weeks, and Shift 2 weekly. Most recently, Derby Madness was updated on September 25, 2026 and Shift 2 on September 20, 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.*