Comparison

Retro Racing 2 vs Derby Madness

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

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About

Retro Racing 2

Experience classic 2D top-down racing with a modern twist. Choose unique cars, collect power-ups, and compete on diverse tracks. Enjoy split-screen multiplayer and climb leaderboards for hours of nostalgic fun.

Highlights
  • Classic 2D Top-Down Racing
  • Variety of Cars with Unique Attributes
  • Power-Ups for Performance Boosts
  • Multiple Challenging Level Packs
  • Split-Screen Multiplayer (up to 4 players)
  • Global Leaderboards
Features
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PLEASE NOTE: Play the Lessons and Practice level packs for free. A one-time in-app purchase unlocks the full game. Rev your engines and get ready for a thrilling ride with Retro Racing 2, the ultimate old-school retro racing game that brings back the excitement of classic 2D top-down racing. Choose from a variety of cars, each with unique performance characteristics, and race across diverse tracks and challenging environments. Collect power-ups, to increase Top Speed, Acceleration and Tires, or for an instant Nitro boost, and speed your way to the top of the leaderboard! This nostalgic yet fresh racing game offers an adrenaline-pumping experience that will keep you hooked for hours. Slick graphics and exhilarating gameplay make Retro Racing 2 a must-play for racing enthusiasts of all ages. Features • Classic 2D Top-Down Racing: Enjoy the simplicity and thrill of retro-style racing with modern enhancements. • Cars: Choose from a variety of cars, each with distinct speed, handling, and acceleration attributes to suit your racing style and track. • Power-Ups: Collect power-ups scattered across the tracks to boost your car’s performance and gain an edge over your rivals. • Level Packs: Race through various challenging environments including: • Practice: Hone your skills and master the tracks before taking on tougher challenges. • Circuits: Traditional racing tracks for a pure, competitive experience. • Snow: Slippery and unpredictable tracks to test your control. • Sand: Tight sandy tracks that require careful handling and quick reflexes to avoid sliding off course. • Split-Screen Multiplayer: Compete with up to 4 players in split-screen mode and quadruple the fun! • Leaderboards: Climb to the top of the leaderboard, showcasing your racing prowess and achieving the ultimate bragging rights. Why You'll Love It • Fun for All Ages: Simple yet engaging gameplay makes it perfect for players of all ages. • Replay Value: Multiple cars, power-ups, and level packs, every race offers a new and exciting challenge, will keep you coming back to improve on your best time. • Competitive Spirit: The leaderboard adds a competitive edge, encouraging players to continuously improve their skills and outperform their friends. Get Ready to Race! Join the Retro Racing 2 community and relive the glory days of arcade racing with a modern twist. Whether you’re a seasoned racer or a newcomer, there’s always a thrill waiting for you on the track. Download Retro Racing 2 today and experience the ultimate in retro racing fun!

About

Derby Madness

Experience intense, real-time demolition derby action with realistic car deformations and crashes. Engage in various game modes, customize and upgrade vehicles, and enjoy dynamic pile-ups and destructions on diverse tracks.

Highlights
  • Real-time simulated driving and crashes
  • Upgradeable and customizable vehicles
  • Multiple racing tracks and locations
  • 8 diverse racing game modes
  • Up to 32 cars in a single race
  • Replay mode
Features
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Derby Madness offers a unique real time simulated driving experience with full of actions such as pile ups, crashes, overthrows, push outs, spin outs, slaloms and destructions. ================ The Main Features ================ * Unique gameplay with many actions and crashes - fast and hard actions with push outs, spin outs, overthrows and pile ups - real time simulated car deformations and crashes - with skill tests and destruction series - a lot of cars in one race (up to 32) - replay mode * Many locations with different racing tracks * Wide variety of upgradeable and customizable vehicles to choose from - old cars, big cars, fast cars, racing cars - customize your vehicle with unique paintings - upgrade your car for better performance and longer durabilty * 8 racing game modes, such as - single races - destruction series - skill series - tournaments * 5 achievable difficulty levels with different events * Easy handling - choose between touch, tilt or gamepad steering Derby Madness is the sequel to Bus Derby racing game. If you liked Bus Derby, you will love Derby Madness. Immerse yourself in a world of real, fast-paced demolition derby games with Derby Madness, where every race is an adrenaline-fuelled smash of speed and destruction! The game was featured in "The Best New Games This Week"

Screenshots

Retro Racing 24 screens
Derby Madness4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Derby Madness at 4.8 against Retro Racing 2's 4.0. Derby Madness also leads on ratings volume (8K vs 156) and review sentiment (85% vs 69%). Retro Racing 2's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 6 weeks) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Retro Racing 2 sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Derby Madness sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Derby Madness holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Derby Madness has 8K ratings behind it against 156, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 69% of Retro Racing 2's written reviews are positive against 85% of Derby Madness's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Retro Racing 2 ships an update weekly, Derby Madness every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Retro Racing 2 versus Derby Madness: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRetro Racing 2Derby Madness
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (156 ratings)4.8 (8K ratings) — better
Positive reviews69.2% of reviews84.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1568K — better
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size46 MB1.4 GB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperMr Qwak LimitedDimension Technics

Customer experience

Retro Racing 2

All ratings153 ratings
Positive74.5%
Neutral7.2%
Negative18.3%
Written reviews130 reviews
Positive69.2%
Neutral12.3%
Negative18.5%

Derby Madness

All ratings7,552 ratings
Positive95.3%
Neutral2.1%
Negative2.6%
Written reviews476 reviews
Positive84.9%
Neutral6.5%
Negative8.6%

User reviews

Retro Racing 2

From 156 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎮 Fun and retro-style gameplay
  • 👍 Great value for money
  • 🎨 Appealing graphics and visuals
  • 🕹️ Responsive and intuitive controls
  • 🕹️ Tight and challenging gameplay

Room to improve

  • 💰 Paid content locked behind paywall
  • 🕹️ Lack of controller support
  • 🕰️ Short game length
  • 🕹️ Difficulty spikes in later levels

Derby Madness

From 8K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Great game
  • 🚀 Awesome physics
  • 🚀 Realistic damage
  • 👍 Fun gameplay
  • 👍 Addictive

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Unstable after in-app purchases
  • 🐛 Overheating issues
  • 🐛 Unresponsive controls
  • 🐛 Unfair AI behavior
  • 🔋 Drains battery quickly

Bugs and requests

Retro Racing 2

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Cones placed in awkward positions
  • Occasional crashes or performance issues

Requested features

4 requests
  • More tracks and game modes
  • Online multiplayer
  • Solo time trial mode
  • Customization options (e.g., liveries)

Derby Madness

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Crashing after in-app purchases
  • Ads muting the game audio
  • Inconsistent cornering physics
  • Respawn time issues

Requested features

11 requests
  • Multiplayer mode
  • More tracks and cars
  • Customization options
  • Demolition derby mode
  • Steering wheel/controller support
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  • Larger/customizable buttons
  • More destructive physics
  • Endurance race mode
  • Open world/free roam mode
  • Boss races
  • Track building mode

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Retro Racing 2

One-time3
  • Stallion$0.99
  • Willmans$1.99
  • Premium Version$5.99
9 purchases

Derby Madness

One-time9
  • Starter Pack$0.99
  • 200,000 Coins$2.99
  • 10 Diamonds$2.99
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  • Ad Free$4.99
  • 500,000 Coins$4.99
  • 30 Diamonds$4.99
  • 1000,000 Coins$7.99
  • 60 Diamonds$7.99
  • 3000,000 Coins$12.99

Questions

Is Retro Racing 2 free?
Retro Racing 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Derby Madness free?
Derby Madness is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Retro Racing 2 or Derby Madness?
Derby Madness is rated higher. Retro Racing 2 averages 4.0 out of 5 from 156 ratings, while Derby Madness averages 4.8 from 8K ratings.
Do Retro Racing 2 or Derby Madness have ads?
Both Retro Racing 2 and Derby Madness show ads.
Which is updated more often, Retro Racing 2 or Derby Madness?
Retro Racing 2 ships an update weekly, and Derby Madness every 6 weeks. Most recently, Retro Racing 2 was updated on November 6, 2026 and Derby Madness on November 7, 2026.

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