# Draftmaster 2 vs New Star™ GP

The clearest difference is ads: Draftmaster 2 at none against New Star™ GP's shown. New Star™ GP's advantage is rating (4.2 vs 3.8) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

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

New Star™ GP holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 630 and 366 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 70% of Draftmaster 2's written reviews are positive against 74% of New Star™ GP's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. Both last shipped on October 16, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Draftmaster 2 | New Star™ GP |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (630 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/draftmaster-2/id1585889947/reviews) | **[4.2 (366 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/new-star-gp/id1624667058/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **630** | 366 |
| Positive reviews | 69.7% of reviews | **74.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #199 | **#118** |
| Size | 230 MB | 397 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Joshua Duffety-Wong](https://appshunter.io/developer/1585889949) | [New Star Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/413849591) |

## What reviewers say

### Draftmaster 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/draftmaster-2/id1585889947)

**Currently charting:** #199 Top Grossing · Racing (US App Store)

Experience arcade-style oval racing with cars from various historical and current series. Progress drivers, unlock challenges, and compete on online leaderboards. Features a transfer system for team customization and modding support for custom car sets.

**Highlights:** Arcade oval racing experience, Progression system for drivers, Unlockable challenges and rewards, Driver and team transfer system, Online leaderboards with prizes, Modding support for custom cars, Realistic AI physics engine

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 150 Gears | $1.99 | one-time |
| 450 Gears | $4.99 | one-time |
| Negotiator | $4.99 | one-time |
| 1100 Gears | $9.99 | one-time |
| 2500 Gears | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Great gameplay
- 🏁 Realistic NASCAR experience
- 🕹️ Fun and addictive
- 💯 Best mobile NASCAR game
- 🎨 Awesome pixel art and visuals

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 🔧 Modding issues
- 🕰️ Slow progression and grind
- 🏎️ Unbalanced AI and drafting
- 🔋 Fuel mechanic limits playtime

**Reported bugs**

- Controls not working at certain tracks
- Stuck in race with no ability to move
- Cloned/missing cars in races
- Progression and car unlocks resetting
- Crashes and freezes during gameplay

**Requested features**

- Add more tracks and series (road courses, ARCA, Dirt)
- Implement qualifying, pit stops, and tire/fuel management
- Allow custom season creation and driver/car customization
- Improve AI behavior and lane management
- Add visual damage and crash physics


### New Star™ GP

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/new-star-gp/id1624667058)

**Currently charting:** #118 Top Free · Racing, #137 Top Free · Sports (US App Store)

Manage a motorsport team, from technological development to race strategy, then take the wheel in arcade-style races. Progress through decades of racing history with retro visuals and a dynamic soundtrack. Every decision impacts your journey to victory.

**Highlights:** Team management, Race strategy planning, Arcade driving controls, Retro visuals and soundtrack, Career progression through decades, Multiple race event types, Car upgrades and staff perks

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| 1,000 BUX | $0.99 | one-time |
| 5,000 BUX | $1.99 | one-time |
| Championship Mode Unlock | $3.99 | one-time |
| 25,000 BUX | $3.99 | one-time |
| 50,000 BUX | $4.99 | one-time |
| Racer Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great game
- 🚀 Easy to jump into
- 🚀 Lots of fun and variety
- 👍 Realistic F1 career mode
- 👍 Surprising features and mechanics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Poor control options
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🔧 Needs more features

**Reported bugs**

- Halo bars not accurate
- Touch controls not adjustable

**Requested features**

- Add qualifying session
- Customize tire selection
- Add more racers
- Implement leaderboards
- Add helmet customization


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Draftmaster 2 free?

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

### Is New Star™ GP free?

New Star™ GP is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Draftmaster 2 or New Star™ GP?

New Star™ GP is rated higher. Draftmaster 2 averages 3.8 out of 5 from 630 ratings, while New Star™ GP averages 4.2 from 366 ratings.

### Do Draftmaster 2 or New Star™ GP have ads?

New Star™ GP shows ads; Draftmaster 2 does not.

### Which is updated more often, Draftmaster 2 or New Star™ GP?

Draftmaster 2 ships an update monthly, and New Star™ GP monthly. Most recently, Draftmaster 2 was updated on October 16, 2026 and New Star™ GP on October 16, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Draftmaster 2 or New Star™ GP?

Draftmaster 2 currently peaks at #199 in the App Store charts, and New Star™ GP at #118. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*