Comparison

GPixel vs Vector Racer

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

Head to head
About

GPixel

Experience a unique turn-based racing game where strategy meets casual fun. Plan your moves on a pixel grid to outsmart opponents and climb global leaderboards. Enjoy various game modes, weather conditions, and car customization.

Highlights
  • Turn-based pixel grid racing
  • World Tour mode
  • Online leaderboards
  • Time and moves countdown modes
  • Boosters (Turbo, Brakes)
  • Weather conditions
  • Multiplayer options
Features
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Get ready for a unique racing experience with GPixel, the casual yet strategic turn-based racing game for iOS! Plan your moves in advance and outsmart your opponents in grid-based races that simulate real motorsport dynamics on a squared paper-style track. Compete in the revamped World Tour and climb the motorsport leaderboard to become the best driver worldwide! GPixel offers a wide variety of game modes to keep the challenge fresh: – World Tour: unlock all seasons and circuits, improve your scores, and beat your rivals – Online Leaderboards: race to the top! – Time Countdown: finish before time runs out – Moves Countdown: think ahead with limited moves – Night Race: win in total darkness – Dynamic Weather: Snow, Ice, Heatwave, Heavy Rain, Fog, Clouds, and more – Quick Race: compete against the AI or your friends locally with up to 4 players Master 40 unique circuits, unlock over 30 car liveries, dozens of color combos, and power up your car with Boosters like Turbo, Brakes, and more. Avoid hazards like oil puddles and random obstacles, adapt to extreme weather, and prove your skills on every terrain. Download GPixel now and experience the thrill of strategic racing on your iOS device!

About

Vector Racer

Features
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The spirit of 1992. Arcade racing. Pure polygons. Choose your car, hit the grid, and find your line in flat-shaded worlds made from untextured triangles. • Four playable cars with distinct driving styles: the forgiving Club Sport, stable Touring 92, precise Formula, and fast, heavy Hyper GT • Six original circuits: Cedar Hollow, Switchback Pass, Midtown Park, Riviera Run, Summit Ridge, and Harbor Quay • Responsive touch steering, throttle, and brakes with deterministic 60 Hz handling • Set local best laps and three-lap race records for every car and circuit; chase your own best-race ghost • Game Center achievements and leaderboards • A sharp arcade HUD, procedural scenery, synthesized engine audio, and an original hand-built soundtrack No account is required. Lap times and settings stay on your device. No advertising or ad tracking.

Screenshots

GPixel4 screens
Vector Racer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Vector Racer at none against GPixel's shown. GPixel's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases 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. GPixel sells 7 one-off in-app purchases and Vector Racer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GPixel ships an update every 3 weeks, Vector Racer every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
GPixel versus Vector Racer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGPixelVector Racer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (517 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews79.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings517 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size235 MB106 MB
Age rating+44+
DeveloperJacopo GuanziroliStefan Sturm

Bugs and requests

GPixel

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Timed races not functioning properly
  • Inability to progress past certain levels
  • Purchased content not carrying over to new devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • Offline play mode
  • Asynchronous multiplayer
  • Option to disable timed races
  • Improved leaderboard functionality

Vector Racer

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

7 purchases

GPixel

One-time7
  • Add Boosters$0.99
  • Turbo Booster Pack$1.99
  • Brakes Booster Pack$1.99
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  • Speedway Booster Pack$2.99
  • Remove pop-up ads forever!$2.99
  • Pole Position Booster Pack$5.99
  • Starter Pack$6.99
1 purchases

Vector Racer

One-time1
  • FULL GAME UNLOCK$5.99

Questions

Is GPixel free?
GPixel is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Vector Racer free?
Vector Racer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do GPixel or Vector Racer have ads?
GPixel shows ads; Vector Racer does not.
Which is updated more often, GPixel or Vector Racer?
GPixel ships an update every 3 weeks, and Vector Racer every 2 weeks. Most recently, GPixel was updated on November 3, 2026 and Vector Racer on November 10, 2026.

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