Comparison

Retro Racing 2 vs Draftmaster 2

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

Head to head
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

Draftmaster 2

Experience arcade-style oval racing with cars from various historical and current series. Progress drivers, unlock challenges, and compete on online leaderboards. Features a transfer system for team customization and modding support for custom car sets.

Highlights
  • Arcade oval racing experience
  • Progression system for drivers
  • Unlockable challenges and rewards
  • Driver and team transfer system
  • Online leaderboards with prizes
  • Modding support for custom cars
  • Realistic AI physics engine
Features
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Hit the track with a fun pack racing experience based on the 2024-2020 Cup Series cars as well as other oval racing series from history including 2000 iRoC and 2023 Indycar, progressing your favourite drivers up through the classes whilst receiving rewards and unlocking new challenges along the way! Utilise the new Transfer system, to swap your favourite drivers, teams and manufacturers to switch up the racing your way! Submit your fastest times to the online leaderboards to find out who the real Draft Master is (and win prizes)! Modding support allows players to create their own car sets! A completely rebuilt drafting/physics engine adds further realism to the AI who will now block, team up and wreck in pursuit of the win! Excellent commentary is provided by CARS tour announcer James V Pike.

Screenshots

Retro Racing 24 screens
Draftmaster 24 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Draftmaster 2 at none against Retro Racing 2's shown. Draftmaster 2 also leads on ratings volume (616 vs 153). Retro Racing 2's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs monthly) and rating (4.0 vs 3.8). On price, review sentiment, 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 Draftmaster 2 sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Retro Racing 2 holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 153 and 616 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 69% and 69% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Retro Racing 2 ships an update weekly, Draftmaster 2 monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Retro Racing 2 versus Draftmaster 2: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRetro Racing 2Draftmaster 2
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (153 ratings) — better3.8 (616 ratings)
Positive reviews69.2% of reviews — better69.0% of reviews
Number of ratings153616 — better
Update frequencyWeekly — betterMonthly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size46 MB230 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMr Qwak LimitedJoshua Duffety-Wong

Customer experience

Retro Racing 2

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

Draftmaster 2

All ratings616 ratings
Positive70.3%
Neutral7.1%
Negative22.6%
Written reviews213 reviews
Positive69.0%
Neutral11.7%
Negative19.2%

User reviews

Retro Racing 2

From 153 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

Draftmaster 2

From 616 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎮 Great gameplay
  • 🏁 Realistic NASCAR experience
  • 🕹️ Fun and addictive
  • 💯 Best mobile NASCAR game
  • 🎨 Awesome pixel art and visuals

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Bugs and glitches
  • 🔧 Modding issues
  • 🕰️ Slow progression and grind
  • 🏎️ Unbalanced AI and drafting
  • 🔋 Fuel mechanic limits playtime

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)

Draftmaster 2

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Controls not working at certain tracks
  • Stuck in race with no ability to move
  • Cloned/missing cars in races
  • Progression and car unlocks resetting
  • Crashes and freezes during gameplay

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add more tracks and series (road courses, ARCA, Dirt)
  • Implement qualifying, pit stops, and tire/fuel management
  • Allow custom season creation and driver/car customization
  • Improve AI behavior and lane management
  • Add visual damage and crash physics

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Retro Racing 2

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

Draftmaster 2

One-time5
  • 150 Gears$1.99
  • 450 Gears$4.99
  • Negotiator$4.99
Show 2 more
  • 1100 Gears$9.99
  • 2500 Gears$19.99

Questions

Is Retro Racing 2 free?
Retro Racing 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Draftmaster 2 free?
Draftmaster 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Retro Racing 2 or Draftmaster 2?
Retro Racing 2 is rated higher. Retro Racing 2 averages 4.0 out of 5 from 153 ratings, while Draftmaster 2 averages 3.8 from 616 ratings.
Do Retro Racing 2 or Draftmaster 2 have ads?
Retro Racing 2 shows ads; Draftmaster 2 does not.
Which is updated more often, Retro Racing 2 or Draftmaster 2?
Retro Racing 2 ships an update weekly, and Draftmaster 2 monthly. Most recently, Retro Racing 2 was updated on September 23, 2026 and Draftmaster 2 on September 27, 2026.

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