Comparison

Comet Racer vs River Raiders

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

Head to head
About

Comet Racer

Embark on thrilling races through cosmic environments and abandoned mines. Navigate challenging mazes filled with power-ups and secrets, competing against the clock or your own best times. Enjoy replayability with a 3-star system and customize your experience with different control modes.

Highlights
  • Cosmic and comet race tracks
  • Power-ups for ship protection
  • Hidden secrets and passages
  • 3-star replayability system
  • Multiple control modes
  • iTunes music support
Features
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Prepare for wild races inside abandoned mining rocks and comets throughout the universe! Race against the clock or your own shadow through squiggly mazes packed with power-ups, secret passages and hidden items. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * TOUCH ARCADE SAYS: - "Comet Racer is easy to get into and fun to try to master. It's one of those games that can draw you in for hours..." Featured by APPLE, Jan 2010, as: - "What's Hot" in iTunes - "Hot New Games" in App Store * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * THIS IS COMET RACER: - Varying RACE TRACKS in space and inside comets - 3 Control Modes - Hidden secrets and surprises spread throughout the game - Power-ups to protect your ship - Donut Games' highly acclaimed 3-star system: Improved replay value! - Collectors Icon #18 - Support for playing your own iTunes music in the background TECH FEATURES: - Game Center support - MFi controller support - ION Arcade controller support - Universal App (iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch) * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Enjoy another Donut Games release!

About

River Raiders

Experience a modern take on classic arcade shooters. Navigate treacherous rivers, engage enemy forces, and manage fuel to survive increasingly challenging levels. Master precision flying and quick reactions to achieve the highest scores.

Highlights
  • Classic top-down jet combat
  • Responsive touchscreen controls
  • Fuel management for strategic gameplay
  • Progressive difficulty and unpredictable challenges
  • Offline play
  • Handcrafted maps inspired by classic era
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The River Raid you remember, rebuilt for your phone. River Raiders is a modern tribute to one of the most iconic top-down shooters of the Atari 2600 era. No ads. No in-app purchases. Fully unlocked from the first second. Just you, the river, and everything trying to shoot you down. Fly fast. Shoot straight. Stay alive. Enemy tankers, helicopters, jets, and fortified bridges crowd every stretch of the River of No Return. Tight channels, scarce fuel, and increasingly aggressive formations make every run unpredictable. As you push deeper, the river narrows and the pressure climbs. Only the sharpest pilots survive. FEATURES - Premium and complete: fully unlocked, no ads, no in-app purchases - Endless arcade action with handcrafted maps inspired by the original era - Classic top-down jet combat rebuilt for modern touchscreen play - Fuel management adds real stakes to every run: slow down to refuel or push forward and risk it - Responsive controls with customizable layout for quick dodges and accurate shots - Progressive difficulty as the river narrows and enemy formations tighten - Universal: plays great on both iPhone and iPad - Full offline play, no internet required HOW IT PLAYS Bank left and right through twisting river paths. Time your shots to destroy enemy aircraft and blast bridges for high-value points. Fuel drains constantly. When the gauge runs low, finding a depot becomes a race against time. Study the river. Learn its patterns. Refine your route. Go farther than you did last run. How deep into enemy territory can you make it? Prove your skill. Become a River Raider.

Screenshots

Comet Racer3 screens
River Raiders4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: River Raiders at every 6 weeks against Comet Racer's every 15 months. Comet Racer's advantage is review sentiment (78% vs 50%) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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

Comet Racer costs $1.99 and River Raiders $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Comet Racer against 5.0 for River Raiders. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 5 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 78% of Comet Racer's written reviews are positive against 50% of River Raiders's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Comet Racer ships an update every 15 months, River Raiders every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Comet Racer versus River Raiders: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterComet RacerRiver Raiders
Price$1.99$1.99
Rating5.0 (5 ratings)5.0 (5 ratings)
Positive reviews78.1% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings55
Update frequencyEvery 15 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
Best chart rank#116 — better#149
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB92 MB
Age rating+4+4
DeveloperDonut GamesLost Leaf Studio

Customer experience

Comet Racer

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews169 reviews
Positive78.1%
Neutral8.3%
Negative13.6%

River Raiders

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Comet Racer

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Crashes
  • Incompatible with older devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • More levels
  • Online leaderboards
  • Tilt controls
  • Race mode

River Raiders

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Comet Racer

No in-app purchases

None

River Raiders

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Comet Racer free?
Comet Racer costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is River Raiders free?
River Raiders costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Comet Racer or River Raiders?
Comet Racer and River Raiders are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 5 and 5 ratings respectively.
Do Comet Racer or River Raiders have ads?
Neither Comet Racer nor River Raiders shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Comet Racer or River Raiders?
Comet Racer ships an update every 15 months, and River Raiders every 6 weeks. Most recently, Comet Racer was updated on November 10, 2026 and River Raiders on November 9, 2026.
Which is more popular, Comet Racer or River Raiders?
Comet Racer currently peaks at #116 in the App Store charts, and River Raiders at #149. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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