# Highway Crash Derby vs Runner Jack

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Runner Jack at none against Highway Crash Derby's 6. Runner Jack also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (6.0 vs 15.0). Highway Crash Derby's advantage is update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 10 months) and ratings volume (1.1K vs 15). On price, rating, review sentiment and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Highway Crash Derby sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Runner Jack asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Highway Crash Derby against 4.6 for Runner Jack. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Highway Crash Derby has 1.1K ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 80% of Highway Crash Derby's written reviews are positive against 72% of Runner Jack's.

Highway Crash Derby ships an update every 6 weeks, Runner Jack every 10 months. Both last shipped on October 23, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Highway Crash Derby | Runner Jack |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/highway-crash-derby/id650419312/reviews)** | [4.6 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/runner-jack/id657651795/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.1K** | 15 |
| Positive reviews | **80.1% of reviews** | 72.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 10 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 226 MB | 157 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **6.0** |
| 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) | [Mintah Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1436916050) |

## What reviewers say

### Highway Crash Derby

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

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


### Runner Jack

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/runner-jack/id657651795)

Test your log running skills as a lumberjack in this fast-paced endless runner. Swipe in different directions to navigate obstacles and see how far you can go. Join the community on Facebook to share your thoughts.

**Highlights:** Fast-paced gameplay, Endless runner mechanics, Swipe controls (left, right, up, down), Log running challenges, Community engagement via Facebook

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Highway Crash Derby free?

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

### Is Runner Jack free?

Runner Jack is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Highway Crash Derby or Runner Jack?

Highway Crash Derby is rated higher. Highway Crash Derby averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while Runner Jack averages 4.6 from 15 ratings.

### Do Highway Crash Derby or Runner Jack have ads?

Highway Crash Derby shows ads; Runner Jack does not.

### Which is updated more often, Highway Crash Derby or Runner Jack?

Highway Crash Derby ships an update every 6 weeks, and Runner Jack every 10 months. Most recently, Highway Crash Derby was updated on October 23, 2026 and Runner Jack on October 23, 2026.

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