# Bad Roads vs PPSSPP

The clearest difference is rating: PPSSPP at 4.5 against Bad Roads's 4.0. PPSSPP also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (2.8K vs 4). Bad Roads's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 72%). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bad Roads sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and PPSSPP sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

PPSSPP holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PPSSPP has 2.8K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 100% of Bad Roads's written reviews are positive against 72% of PPSSPP's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Bad Roads ships an update every 4 months, PPSSPP every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bad Roads | PPSSPP |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bad-roads/id6496847006/reviews) | **[4.5 (2.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ppsspp-psp-emulator/id6496972903/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **2.8K** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 72.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 4 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 137 MB | 44 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Laurent Bakowski](https://appshunter.io/developer/1099632510) | [Henrik Rydgård](https://appshunter.io/developer/1741218068) |

## What reviewers say

### Bad Roads

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bad-roads/id6496847006)

Navigate challenging, hand-drawn roads with a truck to deliver duck cages. Test your patience and dexterity to drive as far as possible without losing your cargo. Enjoy a relaxing, addictive driving experience with a charming soundtrack.

**Highlights:** Challenging, hand-drawn roads, Truck driving and cargo delivery, Procedurally generated endless roads, Minimalist graphics, Relaxing country soundtrack, Optimized for all screen sizes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No ADS | $1.99 | one-time |


### PPSSPP

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ppsspp-psp-emulator/id6496972903)

Experience your favorite PSP titles on your iOS device with high-definition graphics and enhanced features. This emulator allows you to play a vast library of PSP games with excellent performance. Access your own game files or explore free homebrew titles.

**Highlights:** Play PSP games on iOS, High-definition graphics, Extra features, High performance, Supports ISO/CSO files, Built-in Homebrew Store

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PPSSPP Gold | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth performance
- 👍 Easy to use
- 💡 Supports controllers
- 🎮 Able to play classic PSP games
- 🔥 Amazing emulation experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes
- 🔋 Battery drain issues
- 🤔 Compatibility problems with certain games
- 🔇 Sound issues with some games

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when trying to load save files
- Controller mapping not working properly
- Certain games not launching or freezing

**Requested features**

- Add support for PS2 and PS3 emulation
- Improve save state functionality
- Implement haptic feedback for on-screen controls
- Allow customization of button mapping
- Add portrait mode support


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bad Roads free?

Bad Roads is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is PPSSPP free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Bad Roads or PPSSPP?

PPSSPP is rated higher. Bad Roads averages 4.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while PPSSPP averages 4.5 from 2.8K ratings.

### Do Bad Roads or PPSSPP have ads?

Bad Roads shows ads; PPSSPP does not.

### Which is updated more often, Bad Roads or PPSSPP?

Bad Roads ships an update every 4 months, and PPSSPP every 4 weeks. Most recently, Bad Roads was updated on October 30, 2026 and PPSSPP on November 5, 2026.

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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.*