# Nitro RC vs Offroad Outlaws

The clearest difference is rating: Offroad Outlaws at 4.5 against Nitro RC's 3.9. Offroad Outlaws also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (91K vs 56). Nitro RC's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Nitro RC sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Offroad Outlaws sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Offroad Outlaws holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Offroad Outlaws has 91K ratings behind it against 56, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 63% of Nitro RC's written reviews are positive against 73% of Offroad Outlaws's.

Nitro RC ships an update every 4 months, Offroad Outlaws weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Nitro RC | Offroad Outlaws |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (56 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nitro-rc/id446695127/reviews) | **[4.5 (91K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/offroad-outlaws/id1286538410/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 56 | **91K** |
| Positive reviews | 63.3% of reviews | **73.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#6** |
| Size | 134 MB | 1.2 GB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Intuitive Computers](https://appshunter.io/developer/306478085) | [Battle Creek Games, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1798540630) |

## What reviewers say

### Nitro RC

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nitro-rc/id446695127)

Experience the thrill of gas-powered radio-controlled vehicles. Choose from various RC cars to race against AI opponents or challenge the clock. Practice your skills in a free-play mode and share your achievements on the leaderboard.

**Highlights:** Gas-powered RC vehicle simulation, Multiple vehicle types (rock crawler, dune buggy), Race mode against AI, Time Trial mode, Practice mode for free driving, Game Center leaderboard integration, Unlockable cars and tracks

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bundle 1 | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Realistic RC car physics
- 👍 Great graphics and sound effects
- 💡 Potential for more cars and tracks
- 🚀 Smooth gameplay on newer devices

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent flipping and crashing of cars
- 🔒 Limited free content, need to pay for more
- 🔋 Sensitive controls can be difficult to master
- 🐛 Occasional performance issues and crashes

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on launch for some devices
- Incorrect car/track navigation indicators

**Requested features**

- Multiplayer mode
- More customization options for cars
- Larger, more varied track selection
- Damage modeling and repair system
- Free drive/freeplay mode


### Offroad Outlaws

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/offroad-outlaws/id1286538410)

**Currently charting:** #6 Top Grossing · Racing, #31 Top Free · Racing, #84 Top Grossing · Simulation, #136 Top Free · Simulation (US App Store)

Experience the ultimate offroad adventure with extensive vehicle customization, diverse open-world environments, and a powerful map editor. Engage in various jobs, roleplay scenarios, and multiplayer races with friends. Design your own trails or explore community-created maps.

**Highlights:** Drive diverse vehicles, Deep truck customization, Open-world exploration, Map Maker tool, Multiplayer modes, Job and roleplay missions

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Offroad Outlaws VIP | $4.99 | per month |
| Offroad Outlaws Elite | $9.99 | per month |
| Vehicle Purchase | $1.99 | one-time |
| 100 Gold | $2.99 | one-time |
| Premium Vehicle Purchase | $3.99 | one-time |
| Car Show Winner | $3.99 | one-time |
| Car Show Winner | $4.99 | one-time |
| Premium Vehicle Purchase | $4.99 | one-time |
| 250 Gold | $5.99 | one-time |
| 750 Gold | $12.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great game, fantastic off-road physics
- 👍 Lots of customization options
- 🚀 Smooth gameplay and graphics
- 👍 Engaging multiplayer experience
- 🚀 Constantly updated with new content

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and stability issues
- 🔧 Difficult to earn in-game currency
- 🔧 Unrealistic engine/exhaust sounds
- 🔧 Limited map selection
- 🔧 Glitchy physics and suspension behavior

**Reported bugs**

- Vehicles disappearing from player's garage
- Inability to load certain maps due to crashes
- Inconsistent suspension and handling behavior
- Glitches with the trailer and towing system

**Requested features**

- Add more realistic engine and exhaust sounds
- Implement a daily login bonus system
- Allow players to create and share custom maps
- Introduce new vehicle types like semi-trucks, rally cars, and ATVs
- Improve the visual damage model and mud physics


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Nitro RC free?

Nitro RC is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Offroad Outlaws free?

Offroad Outlaws is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Nitro RC or Offroad Outlaws?

Offroad Outlaws is rated higher. Nitro RC averages 3.9 out of 5 from 56 ratings, while Offroad Outlaws averages 4.5 from 91K ratings.

### Do Nitro RC or Offroad Outlaws have ads?

Both Nitro RC and Offroad Outlaws show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Nitro RC or Offroad Outlaws?

Nitro RC ships an update every 4 months, and Offroad Outlaws weekly. Most recently, Nitro RC was updated on November 1, 2026 and Offroad Outlaws on November 6, 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.*