# Need for Speed™ Most Wanted vs Red Dead Redemption

The clearest difference is price: Need for Speed™ Most Wanted at $4.99 against Red Dead Redemption's $39.99. Need for Speed™ Most Wanted also leads on ratings volume (2.1K vs 357) and chart position (#4 vs #21). Red Dead Redemption's advantage is rating (4.4 vs 3.6) and review sentiment (74% vs 38%). On update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Need for Speed™ Most Wanted costs $4.99 and Red Dead Redemption $39.99 up front. Need for Speed™ Most Wanted sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Red Dead Redemption asks for nothing beyond the download.

Red Dead Redemption holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Need for Speed™ Most Wanted has 2.1K ratings behind it against 357, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 38% of Need for Speed™ Most Wanted's written reviews are positive against 74% of Red Dead Redemption's.

Need for Speed™ Most Wanted ships an update every 4 months, Red Dead Redemption every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Need for Speed™ Most Wanted | Red Dead Redemption |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$4.99** | $39.99 |
| Rating | [3.6 (2.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/need-for-speed-most-wanted/id540925164/reviews) | **[4.4 (357 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/red-dead-redemption/id6746390893/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.1K** | 357 |
| Positive reviews | 38.0% of reviews | **73.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 3 months** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#4** | #21 |
| Size | 2.0 GB | 2.8 GB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Electronic Arts](https://appshunter.io/developer/284800461) | [Rockstar Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/330049731) |

## What reviewers say

### Need for Speed™ Most Wanted

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/need-for-speed-most-wanted/id540925164)

**Currently charting:** #4 Top Paid · Racing, #34 Top Paid · Action, #84 Top Grossing · Racing, #97 Top Paid · Games, #155 Top Paid (US App Store)

Experience intense street racing with high-speed chases and customizable cars. Outrun police and rivals, customize your vehicles with mods, and prove your skills to become the Most Wanted. Features realistic damage and stunning graphics.

**Highlights:** Outrun police and rivals, Customize over 40 unique cars, Realistic full-car damage, Earn Speed Points to unlock cars, Challenge friends on the Wanted List, Touch or tilt steering options

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Rookie Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Gearhead Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Street Racer Pack! | $8.99 | one-time |
| Speed Demon Pack | $14.99 | one-time |
| Most Wanted Pack | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 🎮 Great mobile racing experience
- 💯 Best mobile NFS game
- 🕹️ Fun and addictive

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and crashes
- 🎮 Lack of controller support
- 🚗 Limited car customization
- 🚓 Frustrating police AI

**Reported bugs**

- Game not launching or crashing
- Progression reset issues
- Compatibility problems with newer devices
- Glitches with NFS edition cars

**Requested features**

- Free roam mode
- More cars and customization options
- Controller support
- Multiplayer mode


### Red Dead Redemption

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/red-dead-redemption/id6746390893)

**Currently charting:** #21 Top Paid · Adventure, #39 Top Paid · Action, #116 Top Paid · Games, #154 Top Grossing · Adventure, #192 Top Paid (US App Store)

Embark on an epic journey across the American West and Mexico as a former outlaw forced to hunt down his old gang. Survive a zombie apocalypse in a chilling horror story. This mobile version includes the complete single-player experiences of both acclaimed titles.

**Highlights:** Hunt down former gang members, Explore the American West and Mexico, Survive a zombie apocalypse, Complete single-player experiences, Includes bonus content

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Need for Speed™ Most Wanted free?

Need for Speed™ Most Wanted costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Red Dead Redemption free?

Red Dead Redemption costs $39.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Need for Speed™ Most Wanted or Red Dead Redemption?

Red Dead Redemption is rated higher. Need for Speed™ Most Wanted averages 3.6 out of 5 from 2.1K ratings, while Red Dead Redemption averages 4.4 from 357 ratings.

### Do Need for Speed™ Most Wanted or Red Dead Redemption have ads?

Neither Need for Speed™ Most Wanted nor Red Dead Redemption shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Need for Speed™ Most Wanted or Red Dead Redemption?

Need for Speed™ Most Wanted ships an update every 4 months, and Red Dead Redemption every 3 months. Most recently, Need for Speed™ Most Wanted was updated on November 11, 2026 and Red Dead Redemption on November 12, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Need for Speed™ Most Wanted or Red Dead Redemption?

Need for Speed™ Most Wanted currently peaks at #4 in the App Store charts, and Red Dead Redemption at #21. 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.*