# Join Race! vs Formula Car 4x4 Derby

The clearest difference is rating: Formula Car 4x4 Derby at 4.0 against Join Race!'s 2.8. Join Race!'s advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 6 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Join Race! sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Formula Car 4x4 Derby sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Formula Car 4x4 Derby holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Join Race! has 14 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Join Race! ships an update every 9 days, Formula Car 4x4 Derby every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Join Race! | Formula Car 4x4 Derby |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.8 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/join-race/id1529735023/reviews) | **[4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/formula-car-4x4-derby/id1567006286/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **14** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 142 MB | 129 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Mirols OU](https://appshunter.io/developer/1608019939) | [Yahya Akhtar](https://appshunter.io/developer/1713322025) |

## What reviewers say

### Join Race!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/join-race/id1529735023)

Race against rivals on challenging tracks by merging cars of your color to increase speed. Navigate the road carefully to avoid falling off and take down opponents to become the king of the road. Experience fun and exciting emotions in this racing game.

**Highlights:** Car merging mechanics, Challenging race tracks, Rival opponents, Road navigation challenges, Destructible environment elements

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove ads | $0.99 | one-time |


### Formula Car 4x4 Derby

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/formula-car-4x4-derby/id1567006286)

Engage in thrilling demolition derby battles with a variety of formula cars across multiple arenas. Experience smooth gameplay and diverse modes with multiple levels.

**Highlights:** Multiple derby arenas, Variety of formula cars, Smooth gameplay with awesome graphics, Different game modes, Multiple levels per mode

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Health Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Get 1000 Bullets | $0.99 | one-time |
| Get 200 Missile Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Get 25 Shields | $0.99 | one-time |
| Get Rid of All Annoying Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Get 50000 Coins. | $3.99 | one-time |
| Get 100k Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Levels. | $4.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Formula Cars | $6.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Complete Game | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Join Race! free?

Join Race! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Formula Car 4x4 Derby free?

Formula Car 4x4 Derby is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Join Race! or Formula Car 4x4 Derby?

Formula Car 4x4 Derby is rated higher. Join Race! averages 2.8 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while Formula Car 4x4 Derby averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Join Race! or Formula Car 4x4 Derby have ads?

Formula Car 4x4 Derby shows ads; Join Race! does not.

### Which is updated more often, Join Race! or Formula Car 4x4 Derby?

Join Race! ships an update every 9 days, and Formula Car 4x4 Derby every 6 months. Most recently, Join Race! was updated on October 24, 2026 and Formula Car 4x4 Derby on October 23, 2026.

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