# Payback 2 vs Beach Buggy Racing

The clearest difference is rating: Payback 2 at 4.7 against Beach Buggy Racing's 4.4. Payback 2 also leads on review sentiment (85% vs 72%) and ratings volume (55K vs 6.9K). 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 Beach Buggy Racing sells 11 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 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Payback 2 has 55K ratings behind it against 6.9K, 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 72% of Beach Buggy Racing's.

Payback 2 ships an update every 2 months, Beach Buggy Racing every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Payback 2 | Beach Buggy Racing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (55K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/payback-2/id570426586/reviews)** | [4.4 (6.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beach-buggy-racing/id882119723/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **55K** | 6.9K |
| Positive reviews | **85.2% of reviews** | 71.7% 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 | #121 | **#41** |
| Size | 179 MB | 114 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Apex Designs Games LLP](https://appshunter.io/developer/1684922634) | [Vector Unit](https://appshunter.io/developer/469610085) |

## What reviewers say

### Payback 2

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

**Currently charting:** #121 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


### Beach Buggy Racing

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beach-buggy-racing/id882119723)

**Currently charting:** #41 Top Free · Racing, #84 Top Grossing · Racing (US App Store)

Experience an action-packed off-road kart racing game with unique characters and special abilities. Collect powerups, upgrade vehicles, and race on imaginative 3D tracks. Enjoy fast-paced fun for all ages.

**Highlights:** Action-packed kart racing, Unique rival drivers with special abilities, Collection of crazy powerups, Unlock and upgrade various cars, 15 imaginative 3D race tracks, Multiple game modes, Recruit a team of racers

**Features:** Game Controller support, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Stack of Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Pile of Gems | $1.99 | one-time |
| Coin Doubler | $2.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Go Premium | $3.99 | one-time |
| Exclusive Car Pack - Rhino | $3.99 | one-time |
| Pile of Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| Mound of Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| New Car - Killawatt | $4.99 | one-time |
| Bag of Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| Chest of Coins | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 👍 Great graphics and visuals
- 💡 Variety of characters and customization options
- 🚀 Smooth controls and responsive handling
- 👍 Nostalgic and childhood-evoking experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent game freezes and crashes, especially on Mushroom Grotto track
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🔒 Unfair advantage for AI opponents using power-ups
- 👎 Difficulty level can be frustrating at times

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes on Mushroom Grotto track
- Steering controls not responsive at times
- Inconsistent performance across different devices

**Requested features**

- Add more tracks and locations
- Introduce online multiplayer mode
- Improve power-up balance and fairness
- Allow for more customization options for cars and characters
- Implement a checkpoint system to avoid restarting entire races


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Payback 2 free?

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

### Is Beach Buggy Racing free?

Beach Buggy Racing is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Payback 2 or Beach Buggy Racing?

Payback 2 is rated higher. Payback 2 averages 4.7 out of 5 from 55K ratings, while Beach Buggy Racing averages 4.4 from 6.9K ratings.

### Do Payback 2 or Beach Buggy Racing have ads?

Both Payback 2 and Beach Buggy Racing show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Payback 2 or Beach Buggy Racing?

Payback 2 ships an update every 2 months, and Beach Buggy Racing every 4 months. Most recently, Payback 2 was updated on October 25, 2026 and Beach Buggy Racing on October 24, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Payback 2 or Beach Buggy Racing?

Payback 2 currently peaks at #121 in the App Store charts, and Beach Buggy Racing at #41. 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.*