# Rock Crawling vs Race This!

The clearest difference is update cadence: Race This! at fortnightly against Rock Crawling's every 2 months. Race This! also leads on review sentiment (36% vs 19%). Rock Crawling's advantage is ratings volume (20K vs 1.7K). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Rock Crawling sells 15 one-off in-app purchases and Race This! sells 14 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Race This! holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Rock Crawling has 20K ratings behind it against 1.7K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 19% of Rock Crawling's written reviews are positive against 36% of Race This!'s.

Rock Crawling ships an update every 2 months, Race This! fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Rock Crawling | Race This! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (20K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rock-crawling/id1543403353/reviews) | **[4.6 (1.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/race-this/id6446174536/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **20K** | 1.7K |
| Positive reviews | 19.4% of reviews | **36.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 379 MB | 442 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [TapNation](https://appshunter.io/developer/1483575279) | [Raketspel](https://appshunter.io/developer/377899145) |

## What reviewers say

### Rock Crawling

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rock-crawling/id1543403353)

Experience off-road adventure by controlling the acceleration of your 4x4 vehicle. Navigate challenging terrains and overcome various obstacles in diverse environments.

**Highlights:** 4x4 vehicle acceleration control, Mountain climbing, Obstacle navigation, Diverse environments, Challenging terrains

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

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 20 Credits | $1.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Ticket Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Amazing Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Premium Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| 50 Credits | $4.99 | one-time |
| Ticket Pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| VIP Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| 110 Credits | $9.99 | one-time |
| Ticket pack | $12.99 | one-time |
| Ticket Pack | $24.99 | one-time |
| 300 Credits | $24.99 | one-time |
| 500 Credits | $39.99 | one-time |
| 1000 Credits | $69.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and responsive gameplay
- 👍 Simple and intuitive controls
- 💡 Relaxing and casual experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 📢 Excessive and intrusive ads
- ⚠️ Lack of challenge and competition

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes after completing a level
- Incorrect country/nationality displayed
- Inability to collect rewards and gems after races

**Requested features**

- More challenging and competitive gameplay modes
- Additional vehicle and track options
- Ability to customize vehicles beyond just cosmetics


### Race This!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/race-this/id6446174536)

Compete in thrilling races, mastering easy controls and stunning 3D graphics. Outmaneuver opponents to qualify for subsequent races and claim the title of Racing Champion.

**Highlights:** Race to the finish line, Beat opponents, Qualify for next race, Easy to learn controls, Stunning 3D graphics, Optimized for mobile

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

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 15000 Credits | $2.99 | one-time |
| Limited No Ads offer | $2.99 | one-time |
| No ads | $3.99 | one-time |
| 30000 Credits | $4.99 | one-time |
| Gold Bar Small Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $6.99 | one-time |
| Value Pack 1 | $9.99 | one-time |
| 60000 Credits | $9.99 | one-time |
| Gold Bar Medium | $9.99 | one-time |
| Gold Bar Large Pack | $14.99 | one-time |
| Upgrade Pack | $14.99 | one-time |
| Value Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| Gold Bars Extra Large Pack | $24.99 | one-time |
| Unlock all | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 👍 Polished graphics
- 🔥 Enjoyable arcade-style racing
- 💯 Constantly updated

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitches and bugs after updates
- 💰 Aggressive monetization with ads
- 🔒 Paid option to remove ads not working as expected
- 🔄 Progress reset or cars removed after updates

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezing or crashing
- Invisible walls and other physics issues
- Incorrect country settings after updates
- Inability to upgrade cars or access features

**Requested features**

- More car customization options
- Additional race modes and tracks
- Ability to replay races with upgraded cars
- Better progression system without pay walls


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Rock Crawling free?

Rock Crawling is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Race This! free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Rock Crawling or Race This!?

Race This! is rated higher. Rock Crawling averages 4.4 out of 5 from 20K ratings, while Race This! averages 4.6 from 1.7K ratings.

### Do Rock Crawling or Race This! have ads?

Both Rock Crawling and Race This! show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Rock Crawling or Race This!?

Rock Crawling ships an update every 2 months, and Race This! fortnightly. Most recently, Rock Crawling was updated on October 30, 2026 and Race This! on October 30, 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.*