# Rad Trails! vs Downhill Smash

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Downhill Smash at 22K against Rad Trails!'s 629. Downhill Smash also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Rad Trails! sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Downhill Smash sells 10 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 — 4.6 for Rad Trails! against 4.8 for Downhill Smash. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Downhill Smash has 22K ratings behind it against 629, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 34% of Rad Trails!'s written reviews are positive against 41% of Downhill Smash's.

Rad Trails! ships an update every 2 months, Downhill Smash every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Rad Trails! | Downhill Smash |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (629 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rad-trails/id1435047211/reviews) | **[4.8 (22K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/downhill-smash/id1586265901/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 629 | **22K** |
| Positive reviews | 34.5% of reviews | **41.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 49 MB | 382 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Daniel Grönlund](https://appshunter.io/developer/331459387) | [ZeptoLab UK Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/450542236) |

## What reviewers say

### Rad Trails!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rad-trails/id1435047211)

Compete in vibrant, neon-themed motocross races on over 40 tracks across 7 locations. Master realistic physics, perform tricks for boosts, and join teams for online competitions. Challenge yourself in ghost mode or enjoy the catchy soundtrack.

**Highlights:** 40+ tracks in 7 locations, Ghost Mode for personal bests, Realistic 2D motorcycle physics, Team-based online competitions, Perform tricks for speed boosts, Catchy original music

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock all levels | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Vibrant colors and aesthetically pleasing visual design
- 😌 Relaxing and satisfying gameplay experience
- 🏔️ Creative hill carving and level design
- 🎮 Fun racing mechanics that pass the time
- ✨ Clean UI and polished presentation

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes on startup and during gameplay
- 🎮 Questionable control mechanics (drag button instead of arrows)
- 📊 Leaderboard cheating issues
- 🔄 Level unlock bugs and progression issues
- 🔇 Missing sound effects for a racing game

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes immediately on level load
- Game crashes during race entry
- Loading loop that prevents gameplay
- Stuck on 'Rad Trails' page
- Level unlock failures despite winning races

**Requested features**

- Bike selection and customization options
- Sound effects and improved audio design
- Mission system and progression goals
- Bike upgrade mechanics
- Arrow-based controls instead of drag mechanics


### Downhill Smash

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/downhill-smash/id1586265901)

Roll downhill, smashing everything in your path with a powerful boulder machine. Boost your vehicle with unique weapons and race through a post-apocalyptic world, defeating giant zombie bosses.

**Highlights:** Unique physics-based gameplay, Build ultimate zombie-smashing machine, Race through post-apocalyptic world, Unlock and upgrade powerful weapons, Defeat giant zombie bosses

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 35 Gems | $0.99 | one-time |
| Galaxy spikes | $1.99 | one-time |
| Galaxy Shotgun | $1.99 | one-time |
| Galaxy Machine-gun | $1.99 | one-time |
| Extra Slot Discount Offer | $3.99 | one-time |
| 200 Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| 24H Starter Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Extra Slot | $4.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads Discount Offer | $7.99 | one-time |
| Extra Slot 2 | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 👍 Satisfying destruction mechanics
- 🔒 No forced ads
- 💡 Interesting upgrade system

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔑 Restrictive key/energy system
- 💰 Aggressive monetization through gems and in-app purchases
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches affecting gameplay
- 🔋 Overheating issues on some devices

**Reported bugs**

- Weapons becoming unusable after upgrades
- Indestructible objects blocking progress
- Ads not working or causing game freezes
- Inconsistent avalanche/storm behavior

**Requested features**

- More diverse levels and content
- Removal or improvement of key/energy system
- Better progression system without paywalls
- Consistent physics and collision detection


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Rad Trails! free?

Rad Trails! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Downhill Smash free?

Downhill Smash is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Rad Trails! or Downhill Smash?

Downhill Smash is rated higher. Rad Trails! averages 4.6 out of 5 from 629 ratings, while Downhill Smash averages 4.8 from 22K ratings.

### Do Rad Trails! or Downhill Smash have ads?

Both Rad Trails! and Downhill Smash show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Rad Trails! or Downhill Smash?

Rad Trails! ships an update every 2 months, and Downhill Smash every 3 weeks. Most recently, Rad Trails! was updated on November 2, 2026 and Downhill Smash on November 9, 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.*