# VS. Racing 2 vs Reckless Racing 3

The clearest difference is price: VS. Racing 2 at Free against Reckless Racing 3's $2.99. VS. Racing 2 also leads on ratings volume (3.7K vs 363) and review sentiment (76% vs 63%). Reckless Racing 3's advantage is chart position (#131 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 17.0). On rating, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

VS. Racing 2 is free to download; Reckless Racing 3 costs $2.99 up front. VS. Racing 2 sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Reckless Racing 3 sells 5 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 — 4.5 for VS. Racing 2 against 4.4 for Reckless Racing 3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: VS. Racing 2 has 3.7K ratings behind it against 363, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 76% of VS. Racing 2's written reviews are positive against 63% of Reckless Racing 3's.

VS. Racing 2 ships an update every 2 months, Reckless Racing 3 every 3 months. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | VS. Racing 2 | Reckless Racing 3 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $2.99 |
| Rating | **[4.5 (3.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vs-racing-2/id497693461/reviews)** | [4.4 (363 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reckless-racing-3/id882453590/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.7K** | 363 |
| Positive reviews | **75.7% of reviews** | 63.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#131** |
| Size | 48 MB | 372 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **8.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Codemancer](https://appshunter.io/developer/1567802317) | [Pixelbite](https://appshunter.io/developer/428934441) |

## What reviewers say

### VS. Racing 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vs-racing-2/id497693461)

Experience arcade-style racing with a massive single-player campaign and multiplayer modes. Customize cars, upgrade performance, and use power-ups to defeat rivals. Enjoy vibrant graphics and challenging AI.

**Highlights:** Massive single-player campaign, Internet ghost-race mode, Local multiplayer over WiFi/Bluetooth, Power-ups and car upgrades, Car customization and pimping, Multiple control options, Vibrant retina graphics

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small pile of diamonds | $0.99 | one-time |
| Small pile of diamonds | $1.99 | one-time |
| Large pile of diamonds | $1.99 | one-time |
| Small pile of diamonds | $2.99 | one-time |
| Large pile of diamonds | $3.99 | one-time |
| Small pile of diamonds | $4.99 | one-time |
| Large pile of diamonds | $5.99 | one-time |
| Large pile of diamonds | $9.99 | one-time |
| Bucket of diamonds | $19.99 | one-time |
| Chest of diamonds | $49.99 | one-time |


### Reckless Racing 3

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reckless-racing-3/id882453590)

**Currently charting:** #131 Top Paid · Racing (US App Store)

Experience thrilling off-road racing with a vast selection of vehicles and diverse game modes. Master power slides, perform stunts in Gymkhana, and compete in chaotic mashups. Features realistic physics and stunning graphics for an immersive racing adventure.

**Highlights:** Dirtier racetracks and epic power slides, 60 events in 9 career seasons, Gymkhana precision stunt driving, Drift mode for scoring points, Cars vs Trucks vs Buggies mashup races, Detailed physics and complex graphics, Customizable touch controls and gamepad support

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Kickstarter Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Small Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Big Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Massive Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Rock'n Roller Pack | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 👍 Great graphics
- 🎮 Supports controllers
- 🕹️ Enjoyable racing and drifting
- 💯 Excellent value for money

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 🎮 Inconsistent controls
- 🤖 Unbalanced AI difficulty
- 🚗 Limited car customization options

**Reported bugs**

- Compatibility issues on newer devices
- Screen size not optimized for all devices
- Audio not working for some users

**Requested features**

- Multiplayer mode
- More tracks and cars
- Improved drift and gymkhana modes
- Ability to upgrade cars


## Frequently asked questions

### Is VS. Racing 2 free?

VS. Racing 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Reckless Racing 3 free?

Reckless Racing 3 costs $2.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, VS. Racing 2 or Reckless Racing 3?

VS. Racing 2 is rated higher. VS. Racing 2 averages 4.5 out of 5 from 3.7K ratings, while Reckless Racing 3 averages 4.4 from 363 ratings.

### Do VS. Racing 2 or Reckless Racing 3 have ads?

Neither VS. Racing 2 nor Reckless Racing 3 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, VS. Racing 2 or Reckless Racing 3?

VS. Racing 2 ships an update every 2 months, and Reckless Racing 3 every 3 months. Most recently, VS. Racing 2 was updated on October 29, 2026 and Reckless Racing 3 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.*