# Static Shift Racing vs APEX Racer

Static Shift Racing and APEX Racer both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 80% of Static Shift Racing's written reviews are positive against 62% of APEX Racer's. Static Shift Racing also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Static Shift Racing sells 22 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days and APEX Racer sells 17 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Static Shift Racing against 4.7 for APEX Racer. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 13K and 25K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 80% of Static Shift Racing's written reviews are positive against 62% of APEX Racer's.

Static Shift Racing ships an update every 2 weeks, APEX Racer monthly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Static Shift Racing | APEX Racer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (13K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/static-shift-racing/id1618130846/reviews)** | [4.7 (25K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/apex-racer/id1668705222/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 13K | **25K** |
| Positive reviews | **79.7% of reviews** | 62.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #73 | **#37** |
| Size | 161 MB | 325 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Timbo Jimbo Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1618130848) | [G63 Holdings LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1668705224) |

## What reviewers say

### Static Shift Racing

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/static-shift-racing/id1618130846)

**Currently charting:** #73 Top Grossing · Racing (US App Store)

Customize your dream car with extensive modification options and take it to the streets to race against real players in an open world. Compete in various race types and challenges to prove your skills and unlock new vehicles.

**Highlights:** In-depth car customization, Open-world exploration, Real-time multiplayer races, Multiple race types, Car performance upgrades, Growing car list, Controller support

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

**In-app purchases (22)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SSR Plus | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| 80 Credits | $0.99 | one-time |
| Offer | $0.99 | one-time |
| 125 Credits | $1.29 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $1.29 | one-time |
| 250 Credits | $2.49 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $2.49 | one-time |
| 300 Credits | $2.99 | one-time |
| Offer | $2.99 | one-time |
| 500 Credits | $4.99 | one-time |
| Offer | $4.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $4.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Mount Hidoro | $5.99 | one-time |
| 1,200 Credits | $9.99 | one-time |
| Offer | $9.99 | one-time |
| 1,000 Credits + 500 Bonus | $9.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $9.99 | one-time |
| 2,500 Credits | $19.99 | one-time |
| Offer | $19.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $19.99 | one-time |
| 2,000 Credits + 1,800 Bonus | $19.99 | one-time |
| 8,000 Credits + 8,000 Bonus | $79.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth and responsive gameplay
- 👍 Excellent graphics and visuals
- 🎨 Impressive car customization options
- 🎶 Great soundtrack and audio design
- 🎮 Satisfying drift mechanics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🕰️ Slow progression and grindy gameplay
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases for cars and parts
- 🔒 Online-only requirement limits accessibility
- 🤖 Overly difficult AI opponents
- 🔁 Repetitive race and challenge structure

**Reported bugs**

- Verification code not being received for account creation
- Occasional crashes and performance issues
- Handbrake getting stuck during drifting
- Inconsistent race results and scoring

**Requested features**

- Offline mode or single-player progression
- Expanded map with more diverse environments
- Multiplayer and social features (e.g., leaderboards, friends, challenges)
- More advanced engine and performance tuning options
- Adjustable camera angles and control settings


### APEX Racer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/apex-racer/id1668705222)

**Currently charting:** #37 Top Grossing · Racing, #59 Top Grossing · Sports, #122 Top Free · Racing, #147 Top Free · Sports (US App Store)

Experience retro-style racing with modern 3D visuals. Customize and tune dozens of cars with hundreds of parts to build your ultimate ride. Compete in various game modes to dominate leaderboards and cruise with other racers.

**Highlights:** Retro 2.5D graphics with modern 3D visuals, Extensive car tuning and customization, Dozens of cars and hundreds of parts, Variety of game modes (racing, cruising), Leaderboard competition, Community interaction and feedback system

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (17)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Cash Pack #1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| ELEGANCE PACK (Special) | $1.99 | one-time |
| Gold Pack #1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Taurus Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Trackday Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Gold Pack #2 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Car Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Car Pack #11 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Car Pack #17 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Cash Pack #3 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Car Pack #3 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Gold Pack #3 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Car Pack #4 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Supporter (Pro) | $7.99 | one-time |
| Gold Pack #04 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Gold Pack #05 | $16.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great game
- 🚀 Awesome customization
- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 🚀 Fantastic graphics
- 🚀 Lots of car variety

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes
- 🐛 Buggy menus and customization
- 🐛 Parts disappearing or not equipping properly
- 🐛 Inconsistent race rewards
- 🐛 Tuning issues and limitations

**Reported bugs**

- Loading screen crashes
- Dealership cars not loading
- Incorrect car performance stats
- Sold parts not returning to inventory
- Challenges not progressing properly

**Requested features**

- Online multiplayer
- Dyno tuning feature
- More race types and events
- Improved tutorial and guidance
- Better cloud sync and account management


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Static Shift Racing free?

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

### Is APEX Racer free?

APEX Racer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Static Shift Racing or APEX Racer?

Static Shift Racing is rated higher. Static Shift Racing averages 4.7 out of 5 from 13K ratings, while APEX Racer averages 4.7 from 25K ratings.

### Do Static Shift Racing or APEX Racer have ads?

Neither Static Shift Racing nor APEX Racer shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Static Shift Racing or APEX Racer?

Static Shift Racing ships an update every 2 weeks, and APEX Racer monthly. Most recently, Static Shift Racing was updated on October 24, 2026 and APEX Racer on October 24, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Static Shift Racing or APEX Racer?

Static Shift Racing currently peaks at #73 in the App Store charts, and APEX Racer at #37. 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.*