# Final Freeway 2R vs New Star™ GP

The clearest difference is price: New Star™ GP at Free against Final Freeway 2R's $1.99. New Star™ GP also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 7 months) and ratings volume (366 vs 36). Final Freeway 2R's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7) and ads (none vs shown). On chart position and device support there is nothing between them.

New Star™ GP is free to download; Final Freeway 2R costs $1.99 up front. New Star™ GP sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Final Freeway 2R asks for nothing beyond the download.

Final Freeway 2R holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: New Star™ GP has 366 ratings behind it against 36, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 88% of Final Freeway 2R's written reviews are positive against 74% of New Star™ GP's.

Final Freeway 2R ships an update every 7 months, New Star™ GP monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Final Freeway 2R | New Star™ GP |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.6 (36 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/final-freeway-2r/id495500517/reviews)** | [4.2 (366 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/new-star-gp/id1624667058/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 36 | **366** |
| Positive reviews | **87.5% of reviews** | 74.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | #129 | **#123** |
| Size | 59 MB | 397 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [NEWTYPE K.K.](https://appshunter.io/developer/422010861) | [New Star Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/413849591) |

## What reviewers say

### Final Freeway 2R

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/final-freeway-2r/id495500517)

**Currently charting:** #129 Top Paid · Racing (US App Store)

Experience a retro arcade racing game with an 80s vibe. Choose your character and path through 14 stages, racing against the clock and challengers. Enjoy fast-paced action, pixel art, and catchy tunes.

**Highlights:** 14 stages of old-school arcade racing, Real-time road splits for branching paths, Fast driving action, Pixel art graphics, 3 selectable characters with different skills, Game Center Leaderboards and Achievements

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Excellent retro arcade aesthetic and nostalgia
- 🚀 Smooth, fast gameplay at 60fps
- 🎵 Great soundtrack with custom music support
- 👍 Multiple control schemes (tilt, wheel, touch)
- 💎 Outstanding value at low price point

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Previously incompatible with newer iOS versions
- ⏱️ Short gameplay length (15-20 minutes per run)
- 🎮 Limited content and repetitiveness
- 🔊 Audio issues on some devices
- 🎮 Steering wheel controls lack sensitivity

**Reported bugs**

- Game incompatible with iOS 15 and older versions
- No sound on iPad 5
- Bluetooth prompt appears unnecessarily at startup
- Music shorter than gameplay doesn't loop properly
- Steering wheel controls unresponsive in tight situations

**Requested features**

- Additional cars and vehicle variety
- More tracks and stages
- Drift mechanics like original OutRun
- Unlockable characters and content
- Police/chase mode


### New Star™ GP

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/new-star-gp/id1624667058)

**Currently charting:** #123 Top Free · Racing, #140 Top Free · Sports, #197 Top Grossing · Racing (US App Store)

Manage a motorsport team, from technological development to race strategy, then take the wheel in arcade-style races. Progress through decades of racing history with retro visuals and a dynamic soundtrack. Every decision impacts your journey to victory.

**Highlights:** Team management, Race strategy planning, Arcade driving controls, Retro visuals and soundtrack, Career progression through decades, Multiple race event types, Car upgrades and staff perks

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| 1,000 BUX | $0.99 | one-time |
| 5,000 BUX | $1.99 | one-time |
| Championship Mode Unlock | $3.99 | one-time |
| 25,000 BUX | $3.99 | one-time |
| 50,000 BUX | $4.99 | one-time |
| Racer Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great game
- 🚀 Easy to jump into
- 🚀 Lots of fun and variety
- 👍 Realistic F1 career mode
- 👍 Surprising features and mechanics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Poor control options
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🔧 Needs more features

**Reported bugs**

- Halo bars not accurate
- Touch controls not adjustable

**Requested features**

- Add qualifying session
- Customize tire selection
- Add more racers
- Implement leaderboards
- Add helmet customization


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Final Freeway 2R free?

Final Freeway 2R costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is New Star™ GP free?

New Star™ GP is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Final Freeway 2R or New Star™ GP?

Final Freeway 2R is rated higher. Final Freeway 2R averages 4.6 out of 5 from 36 ratings, while New Star™ GP averages 4.2 from 366 ratings.

### Do Final Freeway 2R or New Star™ GP have ads?

New Star™ GP shows ads; Final Freeway 2R does not.

### Which is updated more often, Final Freeway 2R or New Star™ GP?

Final Freeway 2R ships an update every 7 months, and New Star™ GP monthly. Most recently, Final Freeway 2R was updated on September 25, 2026 and New Star™ GP on September 27, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Final Freeway 2R or New Star™ GP?

Final Freeway 2R currently peaks at #129 in the App Store charts, and New Star™ GP at #123. 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.*