# Payback 2 vs GTA III

The clearest difference is ads: GTA III at none against Payback 2's shown. Payback 2's advantage is ratings volume (54K vs 580) and review sentiment (85% vs 63%). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Payback 2 sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and GTA III sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Payback 2 against 4.7 for GTA III. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Payback 2 has 54K ratings behind it against 580, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 85% of Payback 2's written reviews are positive against 63% of GTA III's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Payback 2 | GTA III |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (54K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/payback-2/id570426586/reviews) | [4.7 (580 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gta-iii-definitive/id6468843723/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **54K** | 580 |
| Positive reviews | **85.2% of reviews** | 63.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#114** | #204 |
| Size | 179 MB | 1.7 GB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Apex Designs Games LLP](https://appshunter.io/developer/1684922634) | [Rockstar Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/330049731) |

## What reviewers say

### Payback 2

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

**Currently charting:** #114 Top Free · Racing, #191 Top Grossing · 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


### GTA III

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gta-iii-definitive/id6468843723)

**Currently charting:** #204 Top Free · Adventure (US App Store)

Experience a revolutionary open-world crime game set in Liberty City. Explore freely, take on missions, and rise through the criminal underworld. A free trial is available, with the full game unlockable via a one-time purchase.

**Highlights:** Open-world exploration, Criminal underworld gameplay, Mission-based progression, Free trial available, One-time in-app purchase

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Game Access | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Improved graphics
- 👍 Classic GTA gameplay
- 💡 Ported to mobile
- 🎮 Enjoyable experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 🔋 Performance issues
- 💰 Paid content
- 🔇 Missing features (sound, cloud saves)

**Reported bugs**

- No sound on iPad
- Screen flashing issues
- Incompatible with older devices
- Paid content after update

**Requested features**

- Add cloud save support
- Improve performance and stability
- Add more control options
- Localize to more languages


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Payback 2 free?

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

### Is GTA III free?

GTA III is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Payback 2 or GTA III?

Payback 2 and GTA III are both rated 4.7 out of 5 on the App Store, from 54K and 580 ratings respectively.

### Do Payback 2 or GTA III have ads?

Payback 2 shows ads; GTA III does not.

### Which is updated more often, Payback 2 or GTA III?

Payback 2 ships an update every 2 months, and GTA III every 2 months. Most recently, Payback 2 was updated on September 24, 2026 and GTA III on September 24, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Payback 2 or GTA III?

Payback 2 currently peaks at #114 in the App Store charts, and GTA III at #204. 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.*