# Retro Racing 2 vs Derby Madness

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Retro Racing 2 | Derby Madness |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (156 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/retro-racing-2/id574100120/reviews) | **[4.8 (8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/derby-madness/id1280965727/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 156 | **8K** |
| Positive reviews | 69.2% of reviews | **84.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 46 MB | 1.4 GB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Mr Qwak Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/374029019) | [Dimension Technics](https://appshunter.io/developer/372972949) |

## What reviewers say

### Retro Racing 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/retro-racing-2/id574100120)

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:** Game Controller support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Stallion | $0.99 | one-time |
| Willmans | $1.99 | one-time |
| Premium Version | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- Cones placed in awkward positions
- Occasional crashes or performance issues

**Requested features**

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


### Derby Madness

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/derby-madness/id1280965727)

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:** Game Controller support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Starter Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| 200,000 Coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| 10 Diamonds | $2.99 | one-time |
| Ad Free | $4.99 | one-time |
| 500,000 Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| 30 Diamonds | $4.99 | one-time |
| 1000,000 Coins | $7.99 | one-time |
| 60 Diamonds | $7.99 | one-time |
| 3000,000 Coins | $12.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- Multiplayer mode
- More tracks and cars
- Customization options
- Demolition derby mode
- Steering wheel/controller support


## Frequently asked 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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