Comparison

Sonic Racing vs Horizon Chase 2

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

Head to head
About

Sonic Racing

Experience high-speed multiplayer racing with iconic characters from the Sonic universe. Collect power-ups, set traps, and attack rivals across numerous tracks. Choose your play mode, build a team with unique abilities, and utilize helpful Wisps to gain an advantage.

Highlights
  • Multiplayer racing
  • 15 playable characters
  • Power-ups and traps
  • Team abilities
  • 15 unique tracks
  • Wisps for assistance
  • Reward system
Features
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The world's fastest hedgehog is back in SONIC RACING! Take control of one of 15 playable characters from the Sonic universe and compete in the ultimate multiplayer racing experience. COLLECT power-ups, SET traps and ATTACK competitors all while driving at high speed. Ready, Set, RACE! DECIDE HOW YOU WANT TO PLAY! Enjoy single-player mode, play with your friends or go big and play with people around the world in multiplayer mode. CREATE YOUR TEAM! Each character has its own unique advantages and brings a special Team Ability into the mix. NUMEROUS TRACKS TO RACE! 15 tracks in total, each split across 5 zones. WISPS ARE BACK! 15 spectacular creatures to help overcome rival teams and get ahead. They are always ready to offer help whenever needed. KEEP RACING! Get more rewards the more you race. Complete challenges and earn even more prizes. The ultimate speed experience is waiting for you! Ready, Set, RACE! ----- Privacy Policy: https://privacy.sega.com/en/privacy_aa Terms of Use: https://games.sega.com/eula/?lang=en © SEGA. All rights reserved. SEGA, the SEGA logo, SONIC THE HEDGEHOG and SONIC RACING are registered trademarks or trademarks of SEGA CORPORATION or its affiliates.

About

Horizon Chase 2

Experience the evolution of arcade racing with immersive, high-speed gameplay. Enjoy classic 90s controls, thrilling online and local multiplayer modes, and a unique artistic visual style. Customize your cars and race through diverse environments with an epic soundtrack.

Highlights
  • Classic arcade racing gameplay
  • Online multiplayer with Crews
  • Local split-screen multiplayer
  • Playground online race mode
  • Car customization and upgrades
  • Unique 3D art style and environments
  • Original soundtrack by Barry Leitch
Features
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ARCADE RACING FOR EVERYONE Horizon Chase 2 is the evolution of the award-winning racing franchise. Born under the arcade sign, this game fulfills your senses through immersive and high-speed gameplay. This is the golden era of arcade racing brought to life over a modern and completely evolved experience. TRULY CLASSIC GAMEPLAY The classic 90's signature gameplay keeps you in complete control of your cars at all times. Forget complex setups: you are one tick away from overtakes, forks, and nitrous. Surpass your rivals in the blink of an eye. Easy to play, but hard to master, this game demands sharp racing skills and quick reflexes to beat your opponents and cross the finish line. ALL-IN MULTIPLAYER Play every game mode with your friends! Join them on the couch with the split-screen multiplayer or assemble an Online Crew to race for bragging rights. You can decide to compete head-to-head for glory or progress together in the World Tour. No matter where you are, it's Arcade racing for everyone. THRILLING ONLINE RACES & CHALLENGES Unleash the thrill of competition with Playground, our adrenaline-fueled game mode designed for ultimate online racing and exhilarating challenges. Take on opponents from multiple locations in heart-pounding Online Races. Test your mettle with electrifying Challenges where every turn brings new surprises. Step into the driver's seat, embrace the competition, and let your racing prowess shine in the Playground. THE ART OF TOURING Race through an entirely 3D world, each turn revealing a distinct artistic style. Soak in the pulsating hues of each terrain, from sunlit plains to thunderous storm clouds, all enhanced by a soundtrack from the legendary Barry Leitch. This game takes arcade play and morphs it into an artistic marvel. New horizons will steer you to the beauty of a stunning and inviting visual trip and there's no turning back. YOUR RIDE, YOUR STYLE Red or blue? Solid paint jobs or complex decals? When visiting the Garage Shop, you can customize your car to match your own personal style. Unlock new cosmetic items, and upgrade your stats throughout the World Tour. Race all game modes to achieve your full collection of car customizations. Winning never felt so good. WHY PLAY HORIZON CHASE 2 • A True Arcade Spirit Game • Classic Arcade Racing Signature Gameplay • Online Multiplayer: play every game mode with your friends • Local Multiplayer: bring back the classic couch multiplayer experience • Playground: race online against other players in challenging tracks • Unique Art Style and Immersive 3D Environments • Original Soundtrack by Barry Leitch • Race through dynamic weather conditions that alter how you approach each track • Friends and Global Leaderboards competition • Car Customization: cosmetic items for every vehicle • Upgrade your Car's performance in the Garage

Screenshots

Sonic Racing4 screens
Horizon Chase 24 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Sonic Racing at 4.6 against Horizon Chase 2's 3.9. Sonic Racing also leads on monetization model (free vs paid) and ratings volume (71K vs 395). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Sonic Racing holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sonic Racing has 71K ratings behind it against 395, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 65% of Sonic Racing's written reviews are positive against 60% of Horizon Chase 2's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sonic Racing ships an update every 2 months, Horizon Chase 2 monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Sonic Racing versus Horizon Chase 2: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSonic RacingHorizon Chase 2
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (71K ratings) — better3.9 (395 ratings)
Positive reviews65.1% of reviews — better60.5% of reviews
Number of ratings71K — better395
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TViPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV — better
Requires iOS13.513.5
Further details — not scored
Size922 MB2.0 GB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSEGAAQUIRIS GAME STUDIO LLC

Customer experience

Sonic Racing

All ratings68,849 ratings
Positive91.1%
Neutral4.8%
Negative4.1%
Written reviews730 reviews
Positive65.1%
Neutral10.5%
Negative24.4%

Horizon Chase 2

All ratings356 ratings
Positive71.1%
Neutral10.7%
Negative18.3%
Written reviews468 reviews
Positive60.5%
Neutral17.3%
Negative22.2%

User reviews

Sonic Racing

From 71K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fast and smooth gameplay
  • 👍 Great character variety
  • 💗 Enjoyable for Sonic fans
  • 🎮 Fun racing experience

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
  • 🔌 Connectivity issues and server problems
  • 🤔 Repetitive track selection
  • 🎨 Lack of customization options

Horizon Chase 2

From 395 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fast and smooth gameplay
  • 🎨 Gorgeous graphics and visuals
  • 🎵 Excellent soundtrack
  • 🕹️ Intuitive and responsive controls
  • 🏆 Satisfying progression and unlocks

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and performance issues
  • 🔋 Overheats and drains battery quickly
  • 🕹️ Controls can be frustrating, especially the nitro button placement
  • 🌐 Multiplayer mode is laggy and lacks players
  • 🤖 AI opponents can be overly aggressive and unfair

Bugs and requests

Sonic Racing

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Inability to redeem prizes
  • Progress and achievements not tracking properly
  • Matchmaking and online play issues
  • Steering controls not responsive

Requested features

4 requests
  • More characters and tracks
  • Improved controller support
  • Additional game modes
  • Ability to customize cars

Horizon Chase 2

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Game crashes when selecting certain levels
  • Achievements and progress not syncing properly across devices
  • Inconsistent control responsiveness and input issues

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add controller support
  • Provide more customization options for cars
  • Expand the number of tracks and locations
  • Improve the multiplayer experience with more players
  • Add difficulty settings or an option to disable driver assist

In-app purchases

None

Sonic Racing

No in-app purchases

None

Horizon Chase 2

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Sonic Racing free?
Sonic Racing is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Horizon Chase 2 free?
Horizon Chase 2 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Sonic Racing or Horizon Chase 2?
Sonic Racing is rated higher. Sonic Racing averages 4.6 out of 5 from 71K ratings, while Horizon Chase 2 averages 3.9 from 395 ratings.
Do Sonic Racing or Horizon Chase 2 have ads?
Neither Sonic Racing nor Horizon Chase 2 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Sonic Racing or Horizon Chase 2?
Sonic Racing ships an update every 2 months, and Horizon Chase 2 monthly. Most recently, Sonic Racing was updated on November 10, 2026 and Horizon Chase 2 on November 3, 2026.

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