# Apex Racing vs Racing Master

The clearest difference is update cadence: Racing Master at fortnightly against Apex Racing's every 2 months. Racing Master also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.5) and ratings volume (3.6K vs 234). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Apex Racing sells 8 one-off in-app purchases and Racing Master sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Racing Master holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Racing Master has 3.6K ratings behind it against 234, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 71% of Apex Racing's written reviews are positive against 78% of Racing Master's.

Apex Racing ships an update every 2 months, Racing Master fortnightly. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Apex Racing | Racing Master |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (234 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/apex-racing/id1611957727/reviews) | **[4.8 (3.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/racing-master/id6461415696/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 234 | **3.6K** |
| Positive reviews | 70.7% of reviews | **78.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #140 | **#38** |
| Size | 1.8 GB | 3.2 GB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Aldis Butlers](https://appshunter.io/developer/1611957729) | [NETEASE INTERACTIVE ENTERTAINMENT PTE. LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1485225410) |

## What reviewers say

### Apex Racing

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/apex-racing/id1611957727)

**Currently charting:** #140 Top Grossing · Racing (US App Store)

Experience realistic racing with online multiplayer, time attack, and drift challenges. Tune your vehicles with customizable parts and performance upgrades. Compete on real-world tracks and climb global leaderboards.

**Highlights:** Online multiplayer racing, Time attack and drift challenges, Real-world track recreation, Vehicle customization and tuning, Global leaderboards, In-game chat system

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Purchase tokens | $2.99 | one-time |
| Small package | $2.99 | one-time |
| +100 tickets | $6.99 | one-time |
| Vehicle purchase | $6.99 | one-time |
| Vehicle purchase | $7.99 | one-time |
| Big package | $9.99 | one-time |
| Vehicle purchase | $9.99 | one-time |
| Purchase tokens | $28.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 🚀 Great graphics
- 🚀 Realistic car sounds
- 👍 Customization options
- 👍 Good selection of cars

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Autobahn map crashes
- 🐛 Inconsistent steering and handling
- 🐛 Difficult to earn in-game currency
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs

**Reported bugs**

- Autobahn map crashes
- Inability to create accounts
- Frequent app crashes

**Requested features**

- First person view
- More maps and weather conditions
- Improved traffic and AI
- More car customization options
- Controller support


### Racing Master

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/racing-master/id6461415696)

**Currently charting:** #38 Top Grossing · Racing, #67 Top Grossing · Sports, #70 Top Free · Racing, #100 Top Free · Sports (US App Store)

Experience realistic racing with over 100 licensed vehicles and deep customization options. Compete in thrilling races on global tracks with immersive visuals and authentic engine sounds. Engage in real-time PvP battles and tournaments.

**Highlights:** Over 100 officially licensed vehicles, Deep vehicle customization, Real-world scanned tracks, Realistic visuals and engine sounds, Real-time PvP racing, Competitive tournaments

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Card | $4.99 | per month |
| Weekly Card | $0.99 | one-time |
| 70 Gems | $0.99 | one-time |
| Novice Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Fortune Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| 350 Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| Monthly Card | $4.99 | one-time |
| Fortune Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Fortune Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Ruby Key Fund | $14.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Apex Racing free?

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

### Is Racing Master free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Apex Racing or Racing Master?

Racing Master is rated higher. Apex Racing averages 4.5 out of 5 from 234 ratings, while Racing Master averages 4.8 from 3.6K ratings.

### Do Apex Racing or Racing Master have ads?

Both Apex Racing and Racing Master show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Apex Racing or Racing Master?

Apex Racing ships an update every 2 months, and Racing Master fortnightly. Most recently, Apex Racing was updated on November 5, 2026 and Racing Master on November 5, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Apex Racing or Racing Master?

Apex Racing currently peaks at #140 in the App Store charts, and Racing Master at #38. 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.*