# Shift 2 vs Graycore

The clearest difference is rating: Shift 2 at 4.8 against Graycore's 2.3. Graycore's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Shift 2 sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Graycore sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Shift 2 holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 3 respectively.

Shift 2 ships an update every 2 weeks, Graycore every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Shift 2 | Graycore |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shift-2/id1553782729/reviews)** | [2.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/graycore/id1570178497/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **5** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | — | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 325 MB | 114 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Anthony Freymond](https://appshunter.io/developer/1553782731) | [Yolleg Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1221279859) |

## What reviewers say

### Shift 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shift-2/id1553782729)

Race through busy city streets, dodging traffic and collecting cash and collectibles. Discover unique car behaviors and abilities while enjoying colorful graphics and haptic feedback. This game is designed to sharpen reflexes and provide an engaging driving experience.

**Highlights:** Drive through busy city streets, Dodge rush hour traffic, Collect cash stacks and collectibles, Collect modern and classic low-poly cars, Discover car behaviors and special abilities, Simple swipe controls, Haptic feedback for immersion

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Cash Stacks | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Cash Breifcase | $24.99 | one-time |
| Cash Safe | $49.99 | one-time |
| Cash Truck | $99.99 | one-time |


### Graycore

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/graycore/id1570178497)

Engage in thrilling 3D combat as a character tasked with eliminating monsters using a variety of weapons. Customize your character's appearance with extensive color options and collect in-game currency to unlock more outfits. Enjoy smooth controls and console-quality graphics in this action-packed shooter.

**Highlights:** Third-person perspective gameplay, Monster shooting and combat, On-screen joystick controls, High-quality 3D graphics, Character outfit customization, Coin collection for unlocks

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 50 Coins | $5.99 | one-time |
| 200 Coins | $6.99 | one-time |
| 500 Coins | $8.99 | one-time |
| 1000 Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| 2000 Coins | $19.99 | one-time |
| 4000 Coins | $39.99 | one-time |
| 8000 Coins | $79.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Shift 2 free?

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

### Is Graycore free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Shift 2 or Graycore?

Shift 2 is rated higher. Shift 2 averages 4.8 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Graycore averages 2.3 from 3 ratings.

### Do Shift 2 or Graycore have ads?

Shift 2 shows ads; Graycore does not.

### Which is updated more often, Shift 2 or Graycore?

Shift 2 ships an update every 2 weeks, and Graycore every 5 days. Most recently, Shift 2 was updated on October 7, 2026 and Graycore on October 5, 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.*