# Minecart Chase vs Car Simulator 2

The clearest difference is ads: Minecart Chase at none against Car Simulator 2's shown. Minecart Chase also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.5) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 weeks). Car Simulator 2's advantage is ratings volume (25K vs 1.2K) and chart position (#158 vs unranked). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Minecart Chase sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Car Simulator 2 sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Minecart Chase holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Car Simulator 2 has 25K ratings behind it against 1.2K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 93% of Minecart Chase's written reviews are positive against 83% of Car Simulator 2's.

Minecart Chase ships an update every 2 weeks, Car Simulator 2 every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Minecart Chase | Car Simulator 2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/minecart-chase/id525938675/reviews)** | [4.5 (25K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/car-simulator-2/id1456091972/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1.2K | **25K** |
| Positive reviews | **93.2% of reviews** | 82.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#158** |
| Size | 24 MB | 2.2 GB |
| Requires iOS | **5.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Peta Vision](https://appshunter.io/developer/401432180) | [OppanaGames FZC LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1666882652) |

## What reviewers say

### Minecart Chase

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/minecart-chase/id525938675)

Embark on a thrilling adventure as an archeologist escaping with a mystic diamond. Control a minecart, slide down hills, and jump to evade pursuers. Explore exotic locations, collect treasures, and complete missions to upgrade your cart.

**Highlights:** Control minecart with touch and hold, Use hills for jumps and boosts, Collect gold coins and keys, Complete over 50 missions, Upgrade cart abilities (speed, power, control), Explore changing temple valleys

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Coin Starter Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| Gold Cart | $1.99 | one-time |
| Coin Mega Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Defense Cart | $4.99 | one-time |
| Speed Cart | $5.99 | one-time |
| Coin Ultra Pack | $8.99 | one-time |
| Super Cart | $9.99 | one-time |
| Coin Ultimate Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| Golden Super Cart | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 🚀 Smooth and responsive controls
- 💡 Unique minecart-based mechanics
- 🎨 Charming and colorful visuals

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and performance issues
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases for upgrades
- 📢 Intrusive and distracting advertisements
- 🕹️ Difficulty in avoiding obstacles and enemies

**Reported bugs**

- Booster not working as intended
- Treasure chest rewards not being saved properly
- Orientation issues on certain devices

**Requested features**

- More diverse and challenging levels
- Ability to customize or unlock new minecarts
- Option to disable advertisements
- Improved leaderboards and social features


### Car Simulator 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/car-simulator-2/id1456091972)

**Currently charting:** #158 Top Grossing · Racing, #168 Top Free · Racing (US App Store)

Experience a realistic driving simulator with an expansive open world and over 130 vehicles. Compete in races, upgrade your cars, and explore the city solo or online with other players. Earn currency to customize your vehicles, garages, and even purchase a house.

**Highlights:** Realistic driving physics, Open world exploration, Over 130 cars, Online multiplayer, Car customization and upgrades, Missions and races, Dynamic day-night cycle

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Disable interstitial Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| 55.000 Coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| 121.000 Coins | $5.99 | one-time |
| Diamond | $7.99 | one-time |
| 331.000 Coins | $8.99 | one-time |
| G-Wagen M | $9.99 | one-time |
| Haste | $9.99 | one-time |
| Car Bull | $12.99 | one-time |
| 100 Blueprints | $14.99 | one-time |
| 718.000 Coins | $17.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great game
- 🚀 Awesome graphics
- 🚀 Fun to drive around
- 🚀 Lots of cars to choose from
- 🚀 Customization options

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitches and bugs
- 🐛 Frequent crashes
- 🐛 Black screen when exiting car
- 🐛 Drifting issues with certain cars
- 💰 Expensive cars and upgrades

**Reported bugs**

- Disappearing cars in garages
- Inconsistent fuel consumption
- Difficulty connecting to online mode
- Freezing and crashing on older devices

**Requested features**

- More car brands and models
- Larger map and more locations
- Ability to own and customize houses
- Multiplayer mode with friends
- Character customization


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Minecart Chase free?

Minecart Chase is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Car Simulator 2 free?

Car Simulator 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Minecart Chase or Car Simulator 2?

Minecart Chase is rated higher. Minecart Chase averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while Car Simulator 2 averages 4.5 from 25K ratings.

### Do Minecart Chase or Car Simulator 2 have ads?

Car Simulator 2 shows ads; Minecart Chase does not.

### Which is updated more often, Minecart Chase or Car Simulator 2?

Minecart Chase ships an update every 2 weeks, and Car Simulator 2 every 6 weeks. Most recently, Minecart Chase was updated on November 6, 2026 and Car Simulator 2 on November 9, 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.*