# Pulsar vs Car Simulator 2

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Pulsar at none against Car Simulator 2's 10. Pulsar also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.9 vs 4.5). Car Simulator 2's advantage is ratings volume (25K vs 11) and chart position (#106 vs unranked). On price, review sentiment and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Car Simulator 2 sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Pulsar asks for nothing beyond the download.

Pulsar holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Car Simulator 2 has 25K ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 83% and 83% positive.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pulsar | Car Simulator 2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pulsar/id1417966886/reviews)** | [4.5 (25K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/car-simulator-2/id1456091972/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 11 | **25K** |
| Positive reviews | **83.3% of reviews** | 82.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#106** |
| Size | 101 MB | 2.2 GB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Afterburn Lukasz Spierewka](https://appshunter.io/developer/1417966885) | [OppanaGames FZC LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1666882652) |

## What reviewers say

### Pulsar

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pulsar/id1417966886)

A minimalist arcade game where players must orbit a planet without crashing. Each completed orbit spawns a faster moon, increasing the challenge. Test your reflexes and timing in this gravity-based challenge.

**Highlights:** Orbit planets, Avoid collisions, Increasing moon speed, Gravity mechanics, Minimalist design

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Car Simulator 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/car-simulator-2/id1456091972)

**Currently charting:** #106 Top Grossing · Racing, #164 Top Free · Racing (US App Store)

Experience a realistic driving simulator with a vast open world and over 135 cars. Play online with others, earn currency for upgrades, and compete in races. Explore the city, customize vehicles, and complete exciting missions.

**Highlights:** Realistic driving physics, Vast open-world city, Over 135 detailed car models, Online multiplayer mode, Extensive car customization and upgrades, Daily bonuses and quests, Dynamic day-night cycle

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Disable interstitial Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| 55.000 Coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| 121.000 Coins | $5.99 | one-time |
| Diamond | $7.99 | one-time |
| 331.000 Coins | $8.99 | one-time |
| G-Wagen M | $9.99 | one-time |
| Haste | $9.99 | one-time |
| Car Bull | $12.99 | one-time |
| 100 Blueprints | $14.99 | one-time |
| 718.000 Coins | $17.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great game
- 🚀 Awesome graphics
- 🚀 Fun to drive around
- 🚀 Lots of cars to choose from
- 🚀 Customization options

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitches and bugs
- 🐛 Frequent crashes
- 🐛 Black screen when exiting car
- 🐛 Drifting issues with certain cars
- 💰 Expensive cars and upgrades

**Reported bugs**

- Disappearing cars in garages
- Inconsistent fuel consumption
- Difficulty connecting to online mode
- Freezing and crashing on older devices

**Requested features**

- More car brands and models
- Larger map and more locations
- Ability to own and customize houses
- Multiplayer mode with friends
- Character customization


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pulsar free?

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

### Is Car Simulator 2 free?

Car Simulator 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Pulsar or Car Simulator 2?

Pulsar is rated higher. Pulsar averages 4.9 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while Car Simulator 2 averages 4.5 from 25K ratings.

### Do Pulsar or Car Simulator 2 have ads?

Car Simulator 2 shows ads; Pulsar does not.

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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.*