Comparison

Side by Side Rally vs XTrem Racing

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

Head to head
About

Side by Side Rally

Compete in thrilling 1v1 rally races against ghost cars of players worldwide. Collect and upgrade over 20 unique rally cars through a gacha system. Master challenging tracks and climb the global rankings to become the ultimate rally champion.

Highlights
  • Top-down rally racing gameplay
  • Collect and upgrade 20+ rally cars
  • 1v1 battles against user ghost cars
  • Gacha system for car acquisition
  • World ranking system
  • Slipstream and blocking mechanics
  • Steering, accelerator, and brake assists
Features
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A top-down rally racing game! Collect over 20 rally cars and win 1v1 battles. Pull gacha, upgrade your machines, and climb to world No.1! [What kind of game?] - A top-view rally racing game! - Get and level up 20 rally cars through gacha! - Compete 1vs1 with ghost cars of users from all over the world! - Race through intense ups and downs of mountain passes, slippery snow-covered roads, and forests with poor visibility! - Aim to be the rally champion in the world rankings! [Control the rally car!] - Use swipes or a gamepad to steer the car - The accelerator is automatic; use the brake button to slow down - Steering, accelerator, and brake assists can be turned ON/OFF in the options [Battle with rivals!] - The battle begins when you overtake a rival car - Stick behind a rival car to benefit from the slipstream effect, reducing air resistance and allowing for acceleration - Blocking a rival car will slow them down - Pull away from a rival car to win - Winning earns you rank points and prize money [Get & level up rally cars with gacha!] - Press the button to pit in when you enter the pit area - You can draw two types of gacha in the pit - Ad gacha is less likely to yield rare cars but can be drawn for free every 2 minutes - Premium gacha costs 1000 coins to draw and has a higher chance of yielding super rare rally cars - Cars you already own will level up - Choose and switch to your favorite rally car - You can also level up by driving distances [Increase your overall level to efficiently earn rank points!] - The total level of all your rally cars is your overall level - As your overall level increases, so does the multiplier for rank points earned when you win [The battle continues even when you’re not playing!] - Your fastest lap play data will appear as a ghost car in other players’ games - If your ghost wins, you earn rank points, and if it loses, you lose points - Try to set the fastest laps to earn points through your ghost car [Sound] Free BGM & music material by MusMus Voice by ondoku3.com

About

XTrem Racing

Experience intense racing across diverse environments with over 30 cars and 70 tracks. Master drifting, high-speed chases, and precise control with realistic physics and dynamic lighting. Upgrade your vehicles and compete to become the ultimate speed king.

Highlights
  • Over 30 unique cars
  • 70+ diverse tracks
  • Realistic driving physics
  • Drifting, SuperCar, and Monoplace classes
  • In-app purchases for unlocks and ad removal
  • Stunning 3D graphics
Features
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Ready to exceed your limits? Step into XTrem Racing, the ultimate racing experience where every turn counts. Drive over 30 unique cars across 3 racing classes: - Rally – master the art of drifting. - SuperCar – pure power and insane speed. - Monoplace – precision and control on every curve. Over 80 tracks to conquer! From snow-covered mountains to neon city circuits, challenge yourself on every terrain. Each track brings new challenges, new strategies, and new thrills. Realistic physics. Pure adrenaline! Feel every drift, every crash, and every victory thanks to realistic handling, dynamic lighting, and smart AI opponents. Earn credits, upgrade your cars, and prove you're the fastest driver on the road. In-App Purchases Available! Go full throttle with the Premium options: - Unlock All Tracks – access all 80+ racing tracks instantly. - Unlock All Cars – Rally, SuperCar & Monoplace categories included. - Remove Ads Forever – enjoy a clean, uninterrupted experience. Each purchase is one-time only — lifetime access guaranteed! Why play XTrem Racing? - Stunning 3D graphics, optimized for all devices. - Smooth gameplay and realistic driving physics. - Regular content updates and special events. - Free to play. Download XTrem Racing now and prove you're the true king of speed!

Screenshots

Side by Side Rally4 screens
XTrem Racing4 screens

Verdict

The call

Side by Side Rally and XTrem Racing are too close to call on the numbers: across 8 compared parameters — price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Side by Side Rally sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and XTrem Racing sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Side by Side Rally versus XTrem Racing: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSide by Side RallyXTrem Racing
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.0 (8 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—8 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 2 weeks
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size177 MB188 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperMITSUHARU SAIKAWADream-Up

Customer experience

Side by Side Rally

Written reviews4 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative25.0%

XTrem Racing

All ratings8 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Side by Side Rally

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$0.99
3 purchases

XTrem Racing

One-time3
  • Unlock Tracks$0.99
  • Unlock Cars$1.99
  • Skip Ad$2.99

Questions

Is Side by Side Rally free?
Side by Side Rally is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is XTrem Racing free?
XTrem Racing is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Side by Side Rally or XTrem Racing have ads?
Both Side by Side Rally and XTrem Racing show ads.
Which is updated more often, Side by Side Rally or XTrem Racing?
Side by Side Rally ships an update every 2 weeks, and XTrem Racing every 2 weeks. Most recently, Side by Side Rally was updated on October 30, 2026 and XTrem Racing on November 4, 2026.

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