# Retro Racing vs Rush Rally 3

The clearest difference is update cadence: Rush Rally 3 at every 6 weeks against Retro Racing's every 21 months. Rush Rally 3 also leads on ratings volume (3K vs 92) and chart position (#20 vs #140). Retro Racing's advantage is price ($1.99 vs $4.99) and review sentiment (93% vs 80%). On rating, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Retro Racing costs $1.99 and Rush Rally 3 $4.99 up front. Retro Racing sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Rush Rally 3 sells 4 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 — 4.6 for Retro Racing against 4.8 for Rush Rally 3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Rush Rally 3 has 3K ratings behind it against 92, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 93% of Retro Racing's written reviews are positive against 80% of Rush Rally 3's.

Retro Racing ships an update every 21 months, Rush Rally 3 every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on November 10, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Retro Racing | Rush Rally 3 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$1.99** | $4.99 |
| Rating | [4.6 (92 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/retro-racing/id436151675/reviews) | **[4.8 (3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rush-rally-3/id1437096541/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 92 | **3K** |
| Positive reviews | **92.9% of reviews** | 80.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 21 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #140 | **#20** |
| Size | 9 MB | 275 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mr Qwak Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/374029019) | [Brownmonster Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/903355996) |

## What reviewers say

### Retro Racing

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/retro-racing/id436151675)

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

Experience thrilling top-down racing with classic arcade-style gameplay. Choose your vehicle, collect power-ups, and master racing lines to outmaneuver opponents and cones at breakneck speeds. Enjoy silky smooth 60FPS action and a two-player split-screen mode.

**Highlights:** Choose your car, Collect power-ups, Master racing lines, Avoid obstacles, Two player split-screen, 60FPS action

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Car Pack | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Smooth gameplay
- 🚀 Responsive controls
- 💎 Addictive and fun
- 🕹️ Authentic retro feel
- 🎨 Great visuals and aesthetics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤕 Uncomfortable hand position
- 🔍 Lack of track map
- 🚗 Limited car and track selection
- 🔒 In-app purchases required for competitiveness

**Reported bugs**

- Acceleration issues
- Data loss/reset problems

**Requested features**

- More tracks and levels
- Landscape mode option
- Permanent car upgrades
- Championship/tournament modes
- Online multiplayer


### Rush Rally 3

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rush-rally-3/id1437096541)

**Currently charting:** #20 Top Paid · Racing, #135 Top Paid · Simulation (US App Store)

Experience console-quality rally racing with realistic car dynamics, real-time damage, and diverse weather conditions. Compete in career modes, rally cross, and weekly global events. Customize and upgrade your garage of vehicles.

**Highlights:** Realistic car dynamics and damage, 60fps racing in various weather, Over 72 unique rally stages, Career, Rally Cross, and Live Events modes, Multiplayer and Ghost Racing, Livery editor and car customization, Optimized touch and controller support

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Live Event Service | $1.99 | one-time |
| Classic DLC Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Gravel Track Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Retro Expansion Pack | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Unbelievably good gameplay
- 👍 Excellent graphics and performance
- 👍 Superb car customization and tuning
- 👍 Engaging career mode
- 👍 Smooth controller support

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional glitches and crashes
- 🐛 Unrealistic collision physics with barriers
- 🐛 Inconsistent car handling and grip

**Reported bugs**

- Multiplayer connectivity issues
- Saved progress occasionally lost
- Skill games mode crashes

**Requested features**

- More modern rally cars
- Improved damage modeling
- Ability to view rear-view mirror
- Colorblind accessibility options
- Wider variety of tracks and locations


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Retro Racing free?

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

### Is Rush Rally 3 free?

Rush Rally 3 costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Retro Racing or Rush Rally 3?

Rush Rally 3 is rated higher. Retro Racing averages 4.6 out of 5 from 92 ratings, while Rush Rally 3 averages 4.8 from 3K ratings.

### Do Retro Racing or Rush Rally 3 have ads?

Neither Retro Racing nor Rush Rally 3 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Retro Racing or Rush Rally 3?

Retro Racing ships an update every 21 months, and Rush Rally 3 every 6 weeks. Most recently, Retro Racing was updated on November 10, 2026 and Rush Rally 3 on November 10, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Retro Racing or Rush Rally 3?

Retro Racing currently peaks at #140 in the App Store charts, and Rush Rally 3 at #20. 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.*