# Retro Racing vs GT Manager

Retro Racing and GT Manager both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 93% of Retro Racing's written reviews are positive against 45% of GT Manager's. Retro Racing also leads on ads (none vs shown) and chart position (#139 vs unranked). GT Manager's advantage is price (Free vs $1.99) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 21 months). On rating, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

GT Manager is free to download; Retro Racing costs $1.99 up front. Retro Racing sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and GT Manager sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. 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 4.5 for GT Manager. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GT Manager has 1.3K 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 45% of GT Manager's.

Retro Racing ships an update every 21 months, GT Manager fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Retro Racing | GT Manager |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.6 (92 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/retro-racing/id436151675/reviews)** | [4.5 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gt-manager/id1537951774/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 92 | **1.3K** |
| Positive reviews | **92.9% of reviews** | 45.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 21 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#139** | — |
| Size | 9 MB | 1.2 GB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Mr Qwak Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/374029019) | [The Tiny Digital Factory](https://appshunter.io/developer/1438863511) |

## What reviewers say

### Retro Racing

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

**Currently charting:** #139 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


### GT Manager

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gt-manager/id1537951774)

Build and manage your own motorsport team, collecting official GT racing cars. Compete online in sprint and endurance races, mastering race strategies to climb the ranks and reach the elite league.

**Highlights:** Collect over 30 official GT racing cars, Compete head-to-head online, Race on 11 different circuits, Master race strategies, Upgrade cars and sign sponsors, Climb rankings to Elite League

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

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP Subscription Weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| VIP Subscription 1 month | $8.99 | per month |
| Few Credits | $0.99 | one-time |
| Blueprint Booster GT3 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Starter pack discount offer | $2.99 | one-time |
| League GT4 Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Small Credits Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| L4 D3 Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| Blueprint Booster Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| Race Pass | $5.99 | one-time |
| Medium Credits Pack Discount30 | $6.99 | one-time |
| League GT3 Pack | $8.99 | one-time |
| Medium Credits Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Large Credits Pack | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great game
- 🚀 Fun and addictive
- 🚀 Enjoyable gameplay
- 🚀 Good graphics
- 🚀 Detailed management

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Freezing/crashing issues
- 🐛 Server connection problems
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 💰 Pay-to-win mechanics
- 🤖 Unbalanced AI

**Reported bugs**

- Game not loading/launching
- Upgrade buildings not functioning properly
- Disappearing items/progress
- Matchmaking issues
- Frequent crashes and freezes

**Requested features**

- More car customization options
- Offline mode
- Improved weather system
- Longer race distances
- More car and track variety


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Retro Racing free?

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

### Is GT Manager free?

GT Manager is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Retro Racing or GT Manager?

Retro Racing is rated higher. Retro Racing averages 4.6 out of 5 from 92 ratings, while GT Manager averages 4.5 from 1.3K ratings.

### Do Retro Racing or GT Manager have ads?

GT Manager shows ads; Retro Racing does not.

### Which is updated more often, Retro Racing or GT Manager?

Retro Racing ships an update every 21 months, and GT Manager fortnightly. Most recently, Retro Racing was updated on November 1, 2026 and GT Manager on October 29, 2026.

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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.*