Comparison

Shift 2 vs Speed Master Race

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Shift 2

Race through busy city streets, dodging traffic and collecting cash and collectibles. Discover unique car behaviors and abilities to beat high scores. Enjoy colorful graphics and haptic feedback for an immersive experience.

Highlights
  • Street racing gameplay
  • Collectible low-poly cars
  • Cash and collectible pickups
  • Car abilities and behaviors
  • Haptic feedback
  • High-quality graphics
Features
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Drive your favorite cars as fast as you can through the busy streets of New-York City and get your adrenaline pumping! Dodge the rush hour traffic while picking up as many cash stacks & collectibles as you can! Collect modern and classic low-poly style cars/SUVs. Discover every car’s behavior on the road and their special abilities. But most importantly, faster cars will help you beat your friends' high-scores. On the road, keep an eye open for lost packages and collect them to see what’s inside… Simple and easy to use (simply swipe to turn), ideal to ease your mind and sharpen your reflexes. One of the only games left on the app store without interfering (full screen) ads. (note: The app still offers ads against rewards and banner discrete ads) Let the haptic feedback (vibrations, which can be turned off) immerse you in the gameplay. Enjoy the colorful and vivid High-quality graphics optimized for iPad mini 2 Retina and newer.

About

Speed Master Race

Experience an adrenaline-fueled car racing challenge on an endless track. Collect cash, dodge obstacles, and smash rivals to upgrade your vehicle and score points. Outpace, outsmart, and outlast competitors in a high-speed quest for glory.

Highlights
  • Endless track racing
  • Collect cash and upgrade vehicles
  • Dodge obstacles
  • Smash through competitors
  • High-speed gameplay
Features
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Accelerate to Dominate in Speed Master Race - the Ultimate Car Racing Challenge! Speed Master is not just another car game; it's your ticket to an adrenaline-pumping journey on an endless track. Imagine this: the roar of engines, the thrill of speed, and a road that stretches into eternity. You're not just driving; you're competing. Collect cash, dodge obstacles, and smash through competitors to upgrade your ride. Every hit scores points, pushing you closer to the ultimate upgrade. It's fast, furious, and utterly addictive. Your mission? To outpace, outsmart, and outlast your rivals in a high-speed quest for glory. So, buckle up and get ready to unleash the Speed Master within!

Screenshots

Shift 23 screens
Speed Master Race4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Speed Master Race at none against Shift 2's 5. Speed Master Race also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs fortnightly) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Shift 2's advantage is ratings volume (6 vs 1). On price, rating, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Shift 2 sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Speed Master Race asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Speed Master Race holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Shift 2 has 6 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Shift 2 ships an update fortnightly, Speed Master Race every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 4 level
Shift 2 versus Speed Master Race: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShift 2Speed Master Race
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (6 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings6 — better1
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 2 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size323 MB40 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAnthony Freymondfamobi

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Shift 2

One-time5
  • Cash Stacks$0.99
  • Remove Ads$1.99
  • Cash Breifcase$24.99
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  • Cash Safe$49.99
  • Cash Truck$99.99
None

Speed Master Race

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Shift 2 free?
Shift 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Speed Master Race free?
Speed Master Race is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Shift 2 or Speed Master Race?
Speed Master Race is rated higher. Shift 2 averages 4.8 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Speed Master Race averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Shift 2 or Speed Master Race have ads?
Both Shift 2 and Speed Master Race show ads.
Which is updated more often, Shift 2 or Speed Master Race?
Shift 2 ships an update fortnightly, and Speed Master Race every 2 days. Most recently, Shift 2 was updated on November 3, 2026 and Speed Master Race on November 4, 2026.

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