# Wheel Scale! vs Shape Shifting Race

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Shape Shifting Race at none against Wheel Scale!'s 1. Wheel Scale!'s advantage is ratings volume (50K vs 2.9K) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Wheel Scale! sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Shape Shifting Race asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Wheel Scale! against 4.6 for Shape Shifting Race. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Wheel Scale! has 50K ratings behind it against 2.9K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 44% of Wheel Scale!'s written reviews are positive against 38% of Shape Shifting Race's.

Wheel Scale! ships an update monthly, Shape Shifting Race every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Wheel Scale! | Shape Shifting Race |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (50K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wheel-scale/id1506552451/reviews)** | [4.6 (2.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shape-shifting-race/id6451258616/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **50K** | 2.9K |
| Positive reviews | **44.3% of reviews** | 38.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 470 MB | 345 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SUPERSONIC STUDIOS LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1499845738) | [Vira Games Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1681862478) |

## What reviewers say

### Wheel Scale!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wheel-scale/id1506552451)

Adjust your vehicle's wheels to gain an advantage in races. Optimize for power or speed to outmaneuver opponents and achieve victory.

**Highlights:** Scale wheels up or down, Choose between power or speed, Beat opponents, Race optimization

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads. | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 👍 Unique wheel scaling mechanic
- 🤩 Enjoyable racing experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤬 Excessive ads and forced ad viewing
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
- 🙄 Misleading advertising
- 😡 Unfair and frustrating gameplay

**Reported bugs**

- Cars getting stuck or flying off the map
- Inability to claim rewards due to ad issues
- Freezing and crashing on certain devices

**Requested features**

- Add more track variety
- Improve collision detection and physics
- Reduce ad frequency or provide ad-free option
- Implement a proper progression system


### Shape Shifting Race

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shape-shifting-race/id6451258616)

Experience thrilling races where you transform your character to overcome diverse environments. Master land, air, and sea challenges to become the top racer. Discover over 50 unique vehicles to enhance your gameplay.

**Highlights:** Transformable characters, Engaging levels in exciting environments, Land, air, and sea races, Over 50 unique vehicles, Satisfying gameplay

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun gameplay
- 🚀 Smooth performance
- 💡 Interesting leagues and upgrades

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent glitches and crashes
- ⚠️ Unresponsive customer support
- 🔋 High battery consumption

**Reported bugs**

- Game stops loading after reaching max levels
- Glitches in higher ranks

**Requested features**

- Add chat feature
- Improve progress saving and restore options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Wheel Scale! free?

Wheel Scale! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Shape Shifting Race free?

Shape Shifting Race is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Wheel Scale! or Shape Shifting Race?

Wheel Scale! is rated higher. Wheel Scale! averages 4.6 out of 5 from 50K ratings, while Shape Shifting Race averages 4.6 from 2.9K ratings.

### Do Wheel Scale! or Shape Shifting Race have ads?

Both Wheel Scale! and Shape Shifting Race show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Wheel Scale! or Shape Shifting Race?

Wheel Scale! ships an update monthly, and Shape Shifting Race every 5 weeks. Most recently, Wheel Scale! was updated on November 3, 2026 and Shape Shifting Race 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.*