# Highway Crash Derby vs Dunk Beetle

The clearest difference is rating: Highway Crash Derby at 4.6 against Dunk Beetle's 4.0. Highway Crash Derby also leads on ratings volume (1.1K vs 3) and chart position (#199 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Highway Crash Derby sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Dunk Beetle sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Highway Crash Derby holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Highway Crash Derby has 1.1K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Highway Crash Derby ships an update every 6 weeks, Dunk Beetle monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Highway Crash Derby | Dunk Beetle |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/highway-crash-derby/id650419312/reviews)** | [4.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dunk-beetle/id6474166822/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.1K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 80.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#199** | — |
| Size | 226 MB | 309 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Koma Studios UG (haftungsbeschraenkt)](https://appshunter.io/developer/363917133) | [ELEMENT6 TECHNOLOGIES COMPANY LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1584950362) |

## What reviewers say

### Highway Crash Derby

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/highway-crash-derby/id650419312)

**Currently charting:** #199 Top Grossing · Racing (US App Store)

Cause massive highway pile-ups by strategically swiping through traffic. The longer you drive without crashing, the higher your score. Unlock and utilize a variety of unique vehicles with special abilities to maximize destruction.

**Highlights:** Cause massive highway crashes, Score based on distance driven, 12 different vehicle types, Rocket boost sports car, Hacker van controls other cars, Explosive pickup truck

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 4000 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Coin Doubler | $3.99 | one-time |
| 25000 Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| 120000 Coins | $19.99 | one-time |
| 400000 Coins | $49.99 | one-time |
| 1200000 Coins | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun and addictive
- 👍 Great crash physics
- 🚗 Nostalgic and classic gameplay
- 💰 Lots of content and vehicles to unlock

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional glitches and performance issues
- 🚧 Repetitive gameplay and lack of new content
- 📱 Screen orientation and UI issues on newer devices
- 🚓 Police cars too overpowered

**Reported bugs**

- Hovercraft causing major lag
- Achievements not tracking properly
- Crashes when using certain vehicles

**Requested features**

- More varied locations and maps
- Improved camera controls and crash cinematics
- Realistic vehicle damage and deformation
- Multiplayer and online features
- Ability to customize and upgrade vehicles


### Dunk Beetle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dunk-beetle/id6474166822)

Guide a young dung beetle with dreams of basketball stardom as he combines music and rhythm with his scoring techniques. Tap to the beat, choose your style, and help him become the best in the insect world.

**Highlights:** Tap-based scoring, Music integration, Style customization, Dunking gameplay, Rhythmic challenges

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Cosmetic Bundle | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Highway Crash Derby free?

Highway Crash Derby is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Dunk Beetle free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Highway Crash Derby or Dunk Beetle?

Highway Crash Derby is rated higher. Highway Crash Derby averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while Dunk Beetle averages 4.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Highway Crash Derby or Dunk Beetle have ads?

Both Highway Crash Derby and Dunk Beetle show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Highway Crash Derby or Dunk Beetle?

Highway Crash Derby ships an update every 6 weeks, and Dunk Beetle monthly. Most recently, Highway Crash Derby was updated on October 26, 2026 and Dunk Beetle on October 21, 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.*