Ship Up vs Race Match!
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Ship Up
Recruit a crew by shooting at platforms, then use them to claim a ship and battle pirate ships. Explore islands and fortresses, sinking enemies to earn gold for upgrades and diamonds to empower your fleet. Become the ultimate pirate captain.
- Recruit crew members
- Unlock new characters with special powers
- Claim and upgrade ships
- Battle pirate ships on mysterious islands
- Conquer fortresses
- Earn gold and diamonds for upgrades
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-Recruit Your Crew: Shoot at platforms along the path to gather your crew. -Unlock New Characters: Fill the character bar in the top-left corner to unlock new characters, each with special powers. -Claim the Ship: Use the crew you’ve collected to win the ship at the finish line and prepare for battle. -Explore the Battle Area: Discover mysterious islands and fortresses protected by pirate ships. Sink these ships to conquer the fortress and crush your enemies. -Earn Rewards: Use the gold you earn from battles to upgrade the main game area and unlock better ships. -Strengthen Your Fleet: Spend diamonds to improve and empower your ships, allowing you to explore and conquer even more fortresses. This version maintains the same style and flow while incorporating your specific terms. Embark on an action-packed journey and become the ultimate pirate captain!
Race Match!
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Merge parts and dominate the race! This fast-paced game combines strategic merging with thrilling racing action. The better your merges, the faster your car! Merge & Boost Your Car: Tires: Boost speed with every merge. Engines: Unlock higher acceleration and top speed. Energy: Activate nitro boosts for maximum velocity. Dynamite: Slow down rivals to secure your lead. Turrets: Strategically hinder opponents. Features: Simple merge mechanics to upgrade your car. Fast, dynamic races full of challenges. Strategic options to build the ultimate racing machine. Outsmart your rivals, build the fastest car, and race to victory! Download now and start merging!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Race Match! at weekly against Ship Up's every 48 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Ship Up ships an update every 48 months, Race Match! weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Ship Up | Race Match! |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.5 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 48 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 194 MB | 114 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ismail Simsek | Merlot Games |
In-app purchases
Ship Up
No in-app purchases
Race Match!
No in-app purchases
