# Rovercraft 2 vs Code Racer

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Code Racer at 86% against Rovercraft 2's 45%. Code Racer also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.6). Rovercraft 2's advantage is ratings volume (6.7K vs 51). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Rovercraft 2 sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Code Racer sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Code Racer holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Rovercraft 2 has 6.7K ratings behind it against 51, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 45% of Rovercraft 2's written reviews are positive against 86% of Code Racer's.

Rovercraft 2 ships an update monthly, Code Racer every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Rovercraft 2 | Code Racer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (6.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rovercraft-2-race-a-space-car/id1462752405/reviews) | **[4.9 (51 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/code-racer/id1543360358/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **6.7K** | 51 |
| Positive reviews | 45.3% of reviews | **85.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 363 MB | 80 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 12.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ABE Entertainment Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1422675693) | [Hondune Games LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1090554219) |

## What reviewers say

### Rovercraft 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rovercraft-2-race-a-space-car/id1462752405)

Design and build your own unique space rover. Then, race it across challenging planetary terrains to reach the mothership and conquer new worlds. Experience the next evolution of galactic rover racing.

**Highlights:** Build unique rovers, Race on alien planets, Conquer diverse terrains, Navigate to mothership, Galactic racing gameplay

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pack of Crystals | $0.99 | one-time |
| Golden week offer | $0.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Sack of Crystals | $4.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pack of Cards | $4.99 | one-time |
| Bag of Crystals | $9.99 | one-time |
| Star Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| Extra Star Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| Box of Crystals | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great game engine
- 👍 Lots of fun
- 💡 Ability to create custom rovers
- 👍 Addictive gameplay
- 👍 Good physics and graphics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔋 Batteries drain too quickly
- 🐛 Repair interface issues
- 🔋 Limited battery/power options
- 💰 Pay-to-win mechanics
- 🔁 Lack of replay value

**Reported bugs**

- Wheels getting stuck or detaching
- Repair interface overlapping rear parts
- Checkpoint restart issues
- Graphical glitches and screen flickering

**Requested features**

- Sandbox mode with all parts
- Ability to replay previous levels
- More varied mission types and environments
- Better part acquisition system
- Online multiplayer or racing modes


### Code Racer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/code-racer/id1543360358)

Design and program physics-based vehicles to navigate over 100 challenging levels. Compete globally in online races and tackle daily challenges for rewards. Optimized for smooth performance on any device, it's a fun introduction to programming and problem-solving for all ages.

**Highlights:** Program physics-based vehicles, Over 100 challenging levels, 30+ unique vehicles, Online code races, Daily challenges, Optimized graphics

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| General Vehicle | $0.99 | one-time |
| Bull | $0.99 | one-time |
| 495-AW | $0.99 | one-time |
| Cash Wagon | $0.99 | one-time |
| Jumps and Stunts Level Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Cops and Robbers Level Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Hurricane | $2.99 | one-time |
| Super 80 | $2.99 | one-time |
| PV-167 | $2.99 | one-time |
| E10 | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Rovercraft 2 free?

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

### Is Code Racer free?

Code Racer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Rovercraft 2 or Code Racer?

Code Racer is rated higher. Rovercraft 2 averages 4.6 out of 5 from 6.7K ratings, while Code Racer averages 4.9 from 51 ratings.

### Do Rovercraft 2 or Code Racer have ads?

Both Rovercraft 2 and Code Racer show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Rovercraft 2 or Code Racer?

Rovercraft 2 ships an update monthly, and Code Racer every 6 weeks. Most recently, Rovercraft 2 was updated on November 5, 2026 and Code Racer on November 3, 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.*