# Cro vs Stradale Racing Simulator

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Cro at none against Stradale Racing Simulator's 10. Cro also leads on ratings volume (161 vs 37). Stradale Racing Simulator's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 months) and iOS requirement (7.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Cro costs $1.99 and Stradale Racing Simulator $1.99 up front. Stradale Racing Simulator sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Cro asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Cro against 4.6 for Stradale Racing Simulator. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 161 and 37 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 67% of Cro's written reviews are positive against 64% of Stradale Racing Simulator's.

Cro ships an update every 5 months, Stradale Racing Simulator every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cro | Stradale Racing Simulator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | $1.99 |
| Rating | [4.5 (161 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cro-mag-rally/id281747159/reviews) | **[4.6 (37 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stradale-racing-simulator/id897690207/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **161** | 37 |
| Positive reviews | **66.6% of reviews** | 64.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#99** | #156 |
| Size | 123 MB | 252 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **7.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Pangea Software, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/281736538) | [Laminar Research](https://appshunter.io/developer/290619948) |

## What reviewers say

### Cro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cro-mag-rally/id281747159)

**Currently charting:** #99 Top Paid · Racing (US App Store)

Race primitive vehicles with primitive weapons through different historical ages. Compete against other players in multiplayer modes or race solo on various tracks. Enjoy a wild and original 3D racing experience.

**Highlights:** Networked multiplayer racing, Game controller support, 9 different race tracks, 11 different vehicles, 9 types of powerups, Tag and capture-the-flag modes

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 👍 Great graphics
- 👍 Fun and nostalgic
- 🚀 Responsive controls
- 👍 Good value for money

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and bugs
- 💡 Lack of progression/unlockables
- 💡 No multiplayer/online mode
- 💡 No time trial/leaderboard
- 💡 Repetitive gameplay

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent crashes
- Compatibility issues with older devices
- Bluetooth audio not working
- Screen rotation problems

**Requested features**

- Add multiplayer mode
- Implement progression system with unlockables
- Include time trial and leaderboard features
- Improve steering and camera controls
- Add more tracks and characters


### Stradale Racing Simulator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stradale-racing-simulator/id897690207)

**Currently charting:** #156 Top Paid · Racing (US App Store)

Experience hyper-realistic racing with advanced physics modeling for engine power, tire grip, and aerodynamics. Drive powerful supercars on imaginative, yet plausible, tracks. Enjoy an immersive 3D VR experience with compatible headsets.

**Highlights:** Realistic physics engine, Accurate engine power modeling, Tire cohesion simulation, Aerodynamic drag and downforce, Imaginative track designs, 500+ horsepower supercars, 3D VR support

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tiger Shark | $0.99 | one-time |
| Tiger Shark Hot-Cam | $1.99 | one-time |
| Velocita Touring | $1.99 | one-time |
| Tiger Shark Nitro | $2.99 | one-time |
| Quattro Touring | $2.99 | one-time |
| Velocita Nitro | $3.99 | one-time |
| Venom Touring | $3.99 | one-time |
| Quattro Turbo Nitro | $4.99 | one-time |
| Venom Supercharge | $4.99 | one-time |
| Venom Turbo Nitro | $5.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cro free?

Cro costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Stradale Racing Simulator free?

Stradale Racing Simulator costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Cro or Stradale Racing Simulator?

Stradale Racing Simulator is rated higher. Cro averages 4.5 out of 5 from 161 ratings, while Stradale Racing Simulator averages 4.6 from 37 ratings.

### Do Cro or Stradale Racing Simulator have ads?

Neither Cro nor Stradale Racing Simulator shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Cro or Stradale Racing Simulator?

Cro ships an update every 5 months, and Stradale Racing Simulator every 2 weeks. Most recently, Cro was updated on November 1, 2026 and Stradale Racing Simulator on October 29, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Cro or Stradale Racing Simulator?

Cro currently peaks at #99 in the App Store charts, and Stradale Racing Simulator at #156. 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.*