# Payback 2 vs Vegas Crime Simulator

The clearest difference is rating: Payback 2 at 4.7 against Vegas Crime Simulator's 3.9. Payback 2 also leads on review sentiment (85% vs 59%) and ratings volume (55K vs 424). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Payback 2 sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Vegas Crime Simulator sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Payback 2 holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Payback 2 has 55K ratings behind it against 424, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 85% of Payback 2's written reviews are positive against 59% of Vegas Crime Simulator's.

Payback 2 ships an update every 2 months, Vegas Crime Simulator every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Payback 2 | Vegas Crime Simulator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (55K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/payback-2/id570426586/reviews)** | [3.9 (424 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vegas-crime-simulator/id1081817078/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **55K** | 424 |
| Positive reviews | **85.2% of reviews** | 59.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#113** | — |
| Size | 179 MB | 308 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Apex Designs Games LLP](https://appshunter.io/developer/1684922634) | [Naxeex LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1562847934) |

## What reviewers say

### Payback 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/payback-2/id570426586)

**Currently charting:** #113 Top Free · Racing (US App Store)

Experience intense, action-packed gameplay with a variety of campaign events, including gang battles, races, and tank duels. Compete with friends and millions of players online, or create your own custom events with diverse cities, modes, and vehicles.

**Highlights:** Varied campaign events, Extensive online multiplayer, Hourly, daily, and weekly challenges, Custom event creation, Diverse cities, game modes, and vehicles

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 200 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| 500 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Disable Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Coin Doubler | $2.99 | one-time |
| 1200 Coins | $3.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Episode 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Episode 3 | $4.99 | one-time |
| 2500 Coins | $7.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Custom Mode | $9.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited Coins | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Smooth gameplay
- 🚀 Offline playability
- 💡 Customizable game modes
- 🎨 Good graphics and visuals
- 🕹️ Fun and addictive

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 📺 Too many intrusive ads
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 🔨 Unfinished or unpolished features
- 🚗 Unrealistic vehicle physics

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes and freezes
- Vehicles and physics issues
- Multiplayer matchmaking problems
- Inconsistent or missing game progress
- Unresponsive controls and input issues

**Requested features**

- Add more vehicles and customization options
- Improve graphics and animations
- Implement a story mode or campaign
- Add more game modes and multiplayer features
- Reduce the number of ads or make them less intrusive


### Vegas Crime Simulator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vegas-crime-simulator/id1081817078)

Engage in a thrilling third-person gangster simulator set in a vast open 3D world. Complete quests, steal cars, and fight criminals to rise from the bottom. Customize your character with unique abilities and outfits to navigate the dangerous streets of Vegas.

**Highlights:** Open 3D world, Gangster confrontations, Character customization, Skill improvement, Superhero abilities, Vehicle and weapon combat

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 24000 MONEY | $0.99 | one-time |
| 300 GEMS | $0.99 | one-time |
| Limited offer | $0.99 | one-time |
| 280000 MONEY | $10.99 | one-time |
| 3500 GEMS | $10.99 | one-time |
| 580000 MONEY | $19.99 | one-time |
| 7200 GEMS | $19.99 | one-time |
| 3400000 MONEY | $99.99 | one-time |
| 42000 GEMS | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Entertaining game
- 💎 Ability to collect money/items
- 🎮 Iconic console game brought to mobile

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches (missions not registering, slow loading, crashes)
- 💰 Excessive ads and in-app purchases
- 🚗 Issues with vehicle physics and controls

**Reported bugs**

- Characters not moving
- Vehicles getting stuck or not functioning properly
- Crashes during loading or gameplay
- Ads not working as intended

**Requested features**

- Bring back old version of the game
- Add more missions, vehicles, and customization options
- Improve graphics and performance
- Reduce ads and monetization
- Expand the game world (add airports, ports, etc.)


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Payback 2 free?

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

### Is Vegas Crime Simulator free?

Vegas Crime Simulator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Payback 2 or Vegas Crime Simulator?

Payback 2 is rated higher. Payback 2 averages 4.7 out of 5 from 55K ratings, while Vegas Crime Simulator averages 3.9 from 424 ratings.

### Do Payback 2 or Vegas Crime Simulator have ads?

Both Payback 2 and Vegas Crime Simulator show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Payback 2 or Vegas Crime Simulator?

Payback 2 ships an update every 2 months, and Vegas Crime Simulator every 4 months. Most recently, Payback 2 was updated on October 29, 2026 and Vegas Crime Simulator on October 28, 2026.

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