Comparison

Deadlock vs Dubai Racing

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

Head to head
About

Deadlock

Engage in intense 3D online multiplayer battles as a dualstick shooter. Compete in daily and weekly tournaments to earn unlock points and customize your arsenal with over 30 weapons and armor pieces. Practice offline in survival or bot matches before joining global arenas.

Highlights
  • 3D online multiplayer action
  • Daily and weekly tournaments
  • Over 30 weapons and armor
  • Offline practice modes
  • Multiple gameplay modes
  • Ranked progression system
  • Game Center integration
Features
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From Crescent Moon, makers of the hit titles Aralon: Sword and Shadow and Gears, comes a new breed of Multiplayer game. Step into the world of DEADLOCK, the most Epic 3d online dualstick shooter on the App Store! Join in on the action and play against thousands of other players in online matches. Compete in daily and weekly tournaments to win unlock points. Over 30 different weapons, armor, and attachments - including different pistols, rifles, machine guns, grenades, scopes,and flashbangs! Practice your shooting skills before entering in online matches by playing Survival Mode and Bot Matches offline! System Requirements: Game Center, iOS 4.1 or higher, iPhone 3GS and up, iPad 1 or iPad 2 Features: - Gorgeous 3d Graphics - Up to 8 player online multiplayer action. - Over 30 weapons including assault rifles, sub machine guns, grenades and more. - Robust loadout system including multiple weapon attachments, and armor. - 3 Gameplay modes at launch including Deathmatch, Team Deathmatch and Capture & Hold - 30 ranks to earn with rewards for each rank you earn. - Asynchronous Online Tournaments – automatically be entered into new tournaments running every day and every week to win unlock points which can be used to unlock new weapons and items. - Gamecenter integration for tournaments and achievements, character stat tracking. - Character synchronization between multiple devices (iPad/iPhone/iPod Touch) - 7 Maps Like Facebook.com/CrescentMoonGames and follow @cm_games on Twitter for more great games and deals!

About

Dubai Racing

Experience high-octane offroad racing through Dubai's deserts and city streets. Start with a dune buggy and unlock a garage of 4x4 trucks and rally cars. Earn coins to upgrade your vehicles and climb global leaderboards in competitive time trials.

Highlights
  • Immersive desert and city tracks
  • Vehicle upgrades and customization
  • Unlockable offroad vehicles
  • Competitive rally time trials
  • Global leaderboards
  • Earn coins to progress
Features
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Gear up for Dubai Offroad – the ultimate desert rally racing adventure! Blaze through Dubai’s golden dunes and city streets in high-octane offroad racing. Start with a humble dune buggy and prove your skills to unlock a garage full of 4x4 trucks and rally cars. Win races to earn coins and upgrade your ride – beef up the engine, suspension, tires, and transmission for maximum performance. Feel the thrill of competitive rally driving as you dominate challenging offroad tracks and climb the global leaderboards! Features: Immersive Desert Tracks: Race across multiple offroad tracks set in Dubai’s deserts and cityscapes. Each track offers vibrant visuals, from sun-scorched dunes to the iconic Dubai skyline. Upgrade & Customize: Collect coins from races to upgrade your vehicle’s engine, suspension, tires, and transmission. Tune your offroad machine for better speed, handling, and durability to tackle any terrain. Multiple Offroad Vehicles: Begin with a classic dune buggy and unlock a fleet of powerful offroad vehicles, including rugged 4x4 trucks and high-performance rally cars. Each vehicle brings a unique driving experience and style. Competitive Rally Time Trials: Test your skills in 1000m, 3000m, and 5000m rally time trial races. Drift, jump, and speed through checkpoints as you race against the clock. Global Leaderboards: Compete with players worldwide in thrilling leaderboard racing events and see your name climb to the top. Chase the best track times and prove you’re the #1 desert rally racer in Dubai. Progress Your Way: Earn coins by winning races, or grab optional coin packs to speed up your progress. Unlock new vehicles faster, max out upgrades, and blaze your trail to offroad glory at your own pace. Get ready to rev your engines and experience a vibrant, competitive, and immersive offroad racing adventure in the deserts of Dubai. Dubai Offroad brings you the excitement of desert rally racing, deep vehicle customization, and the thrill of beating the odds on every dune. Will you become the ultimate offroad champion?

Screenshots

Deadlock4 screens
Dubai Racing4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Dubai Racing at 5.0 against Deadlock's 4.3. Dubai Racing also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 75%). Deadlock's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 7 months) and ratings volume (4K vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

Both are free to download. Deadlock sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Dubai Racing sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Dubai Racing holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Deadlock has 4K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of Deadlock's written reviews are positive against 100% of Dubai Racing's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Deadlock ships an update monthly, Dubai Racing every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Deadlock versus Dubai Racing: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDeadlockDubai Racing
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (4K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings4K — better1
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 7 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS4.1 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size77 MB264 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperCrescent Moon Games LLCOff-Road Studios

Customer experience

Deadlock

All ratings3,972 ratings
Positive81.2%
Neutral7.1%
Negative11.7%
Written reviews1,348 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral10.3%
Negative14.7%

Dubai Racing

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Deadlock

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Unable to log in
  • Losing connection during matches
  • Unlock points not registering properly
  • Crashes on loading screens
  • Laggy performance

Requested features

5 requests
  • More maps and game modes
  • Easier way to earn unlock points
  • Offline progression
  • First-person mode
  • Ability to kick players from matches

Dubai Racing

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Deadlock

One-time4
  • 4 Unlock Points$0.99
  • 16 Unlock Points$2.99
  • 40 Unlock Points$4.99
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  • 120 Unlock Points$9.99
7 purchases

Dubai Racing

One-time7
  • Buy 250 coins.$0.99
  • No Ads.$0.99
  • Buy 3000 Coins$2.99
Show 4 more
  • Buy 5000 Coin$4.99
  • English$9.99
  • Buy 20000 Coins$19.99
  • Usa$49.99

Questions

Is Deadlock free?
Deadlock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Dubai Racing free?
Dubai Racing is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Deadlock or Dubai Racing?
Dubai Racing is rated higher. Deadlock averages 4.3 out of 5 from 4K ratings, while Dubai Racing averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Deadlock or Dubai Racing have ads?
Neither Deadlock nor Dubai Racing shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Deadlock or Dubai Racing?
Deadlock ships an update monthly, and Dubai Racing every 7 months. Most recently, Deadlock was updated on November 1, 2026 and Dubai Racing on October 11, 2026.

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