Comparison

Race This! vs Shape Shifting Race

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

Head to head
About

Race This!

Compete in thrilling races, mastering easy controls and stunning 3D graphics. Outmaneuver opponents to qualify for subsequent races and claim the title of Racing Champion.

Highlights
  • Race to the finish line
  • Beat opponents
  • Qualify for next race
  • Easy to learn controls
  • Stunning 3D graphics
  • Optimized for mobile
Features
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Put the pedal to the metal and race to the finish line. Beat your opponents to qualify for the next race and become the Racing Champion. - Easy to learn controls - Stunning 3D graphics - Optimised for mobile

About

Shape Shifting Race

Experience thrilling races where you transform your character to overcome diverse environments. Master land, air, and sea challenges to become the top racer. Discover over 50 unique vehicles to enhance your gameplay.

Highlights
  • Transformable characters
  • Engaging levels in exciting environments
  • Land, air, and sea races
  • Over 50 unique vehicles
  • Satisfying gameplay
Features
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Get set for fun, transformed! Dive into Shape Shifting Race - a thrilling game where you can turn your character into anything and win races on land, through the air, and over the sea. Every level brings a new challenge, and with each character being able to shape-shift, the excitement never stops. Put your skills to the test and aim to be the top racer in all environments! Plus, we've got more than 50 unique vehicles in our game store for you to enjoy. Come and join the fun, it's game time! Features: - Engaging levels set in exciting environments - Transformable characters - Satisfying and enjoyable gameplay for all - Store with more than 50 unique vehicles

Screenshots

Race This!4 screens
Shape Shifting Race4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Shape Shifting Race at none against Race This!'s 10. Race This!'s advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 weeks). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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. Race This! sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Shape Shifting Race asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Race This! against 4.6 for Shape Shifting Race. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.7K and 2.9K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 36% of Race This!'s written reviews are positive against 38% of Shape Shifting Race's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Race This! ships an update fortnightly, Shape Shifting Race every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Race This! versus Shape Shifting Race: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRace This!Shape Shifting Race
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (1.7K ratings) — better4.6 (2.9K ratings)
Positive reviews36.4% of reviews38.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.7K2.9K — better
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size442 MB345 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperRaketspelVira Games Inc.

Customer experience

Race This!

All ratings1,719 ratings
Positive88.9%
Neutral5.5%
Negative5.5%
Written reviews77 reviews
Positive36.4%
Neutral20.8%
Negative42.9%

Shape Shifting Race

All ratings2,872 ratings
Positive90.0%
Neutral4.7%
Negative5.3%
Written reviews21 reviews
Positive38.1%
Neutral4.8%
Negative57.1%

User reviews

Race This!

From 1.7K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Smooth gameplay
  • 👍 Polished graphics
  • 🔥 Enjoyable arcade-style racing
  • 💯 Constantly updated

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Glitches and bugs after updates
  • 💰 Aggressive monetization with ads
  • 🔒 Paid option to remove ads not working as expected
  • 🔄 Progress reset or cars removed after updates

Shape Shifting Race

From 2.9K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Fun gameplay
  • 🚀 Smooth performance
  • 💡 Interesting leagues and upgrades

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent glitches and crashes
  • ⚠️ Unresponsive customer support
  • 🔋 High battery consumption

Bugs and requests

Race This!

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Game freezing or crashing
  • Invisible walls and other physics issues
  • Incorrect country settings after updates
  • Inability to upgrade cars or access features

Requested features

4 requests
  • More car customization options
  • Additional race modes and tracks
  • Ability to replay races with upgraded cars
  • Better progression system without pay walls

Shape Shifting Race

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Game stops loading after reaching max levels
  • Glitches in higher ranks

Requested features

2 requests
  • Add chat feature
  • Improve progress saving and restore options

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Race This!

One-time10
  • 15000 Credits$2.99
  • No ads$3.99
  • 30000 Credits$4.99
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  • Gold Bar Small Pack$4.99
  • Starter Pack$6.99
  • Value Pack 1$9.99
  • 60000 Credits$9.99
  • Gold Bar Medium$9.99
  • Gold Bar Large Pack$14.99
  • Gold Bars Extra Large Pack$24.99
None

Shape Shifting Race

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Race This! free?
Race This! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Shape Shifting Race free?
Shape Shifting Race is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Race This! or Shape Shifting Race?
Race This! is rated higher. Race This! averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.7K ratings, while Shape Shifting Race averages 4.6 from 2.9K ratings.
Do Race This! or Shape Shifting Race have ads?
Both Race This! and Shape Shifting Race show ads.
Which is updated more often, Race This! or Shape Shifting Race?
Race This! ships an update fortnightly, and Shape Shifting Race every 5 weeks. Most recently, Race This! was updated on November 3, 2026 and Shape Shifting Race on November 3, 2026.

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