# Wreckfest vs Control Ultimate Edition

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Control Ultimate Edition at none against Wreckfest's 11. Control Ultimate Edition also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs monthly). Wreckfest's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 26.1). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Wreckfest costs $2.99 and Control Ultimate Edition $2.99 up front. Wreckfest sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Control Ultimate Edition asks for nothing beyond the download.

Wreckfest holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 696 and 343 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 65% of Wreckfest's written reviews are positive against 62% of Control Ultimate Edition's.

Wreckfest ships an update monthly, Control Ultimate Edition every 5 days. Both last shipped on October 28, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Wreckfest | Control Ultimate Edition |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | $2.99 |
| Rating | **[4.2 (696 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wreckfest/id1592505377/reviews)** | [4.0 (343 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/control-ultimate-edition/id6502953520/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **696** | 343 |
| Positive reviews | **65.4% of reviews** | 62.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#2** | #4 |
| Size | 1.0 GB | 568 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 26.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 9+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [THQ Nordic Mobile GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/316574911) | [Remedy Entertainment PLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/422020156) |

## What reviewers say

### Wreckfest

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wreckfest/id1592505377)

**Currently charting:** #2 Top Paid · Racing, #17 Top Paid · Action, #41 Top Paid · Games, #70 Top Grossing · Racing, #73 Top Paid (US App Store)

Experience intense demolition derby and no-rules racing with realistic physics. Customize your vehicles with upgrades and armor for unique combat motorsport action. Compete in career modes, challenge modes, and local multiplayer.

**Highlights:** Realistic physics simulation, Deep vehicle customization, Demolition derby arenas, Banger racing, Career mode, Local multiplayer, Unique challenge modes

**Features:** Game Controller support, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Steel & Wheels Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Banger Racing Car Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Modified Monsters Car Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Rusty Rats Car Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| American All-Stars Car Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Getaway Car Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Racing Heroes Car Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Off-Road Car Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Content Bundle 2 | $8.99 | one-time |
| Content Bundle 1 | $10.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth performance
- 🎮 Great controls with controller support
- 🔥 Impressive graphics and physics
- 💰 Good value for money
- 🎉 Fun and addictive gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 🔋 Battery draining issues
- 🔍 Lack of online multiplayer
- 🔧 Customization and tuning limitations

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on startup
- Stuck in reverse issue
- Graphical glitches on certain devices
- Multiplayer server issues

**Requested features**

- Add online multiplayer
- Improve customization options
- Implement cloud save support
- Add more tracks and game modes


### Control Ultimate Edition

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/control-ultimate-edition/id6502953520)

**Currently charting:** #4 Top Paid · Adventure, #16 Top Paid · Action, #36 Top Paid · Games, #65 Top Paid (US App Store)

Engage in a supernatural third-person action-adventure where you wield telekinetic powers and transforming weaponry to combat an ominous enemy. Uncover the dark secrets of a secretive government agency and fight to regain control of a world under threat.

**Highlights:** Supernatural combat, Transforming weaponry, Telekinetic powers, Uncover mysteries, Explore hidden world, Challenging boss fights

**Features:** Game Controller support, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Wreckfest free?

Wreckfest costs $2.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Control Ultimate Edition free?

Control Ultimate Edition costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Wreckfest or Control Ultimate Edition?

Wreckfest is rated higher. Wreckfest averages 4.2 out of 5 from 696 ratings, while Control Ultimate Edition averages 4.0 from 343 ratings.

### Do Wreckfest or Control Ultimate Edition have ads?

Neither Wreckfest nor Control Ultimate Edition shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Wreckfest or Control Ultimate Edition?

Wreckfest ships an update monthly, and Control Ultimate Edition every 5 days. Most recently, Wreckfest was updated on October 28, 2026 and Control Ultimate Edition on October 28, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Wreckfest or Control Ultimate Edition?

Wreckfest currently peaks at #2 in the App Store charts, and Control Ultimate Edition at #4. 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.*