# Tiny Ride vs Marble Derby

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Marble Derby at 100% against Tiny Ride's 28%. Marble Derby also leads on update cadence (daily vs fortnightly) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Tiny Ride's advantage is ratings volume (1.2K vs 15) and monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Tiny Ride sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Marble Derby sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Marble Derby holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tiny Ride has 1.2K ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 28% of Tiny Ride's written reviews are positive against 100% of Marble Derby's.

Tiny Ride ships an update fortnightly, Marble Derby daily. Both last shipped on November 13, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tiny Ride | Marble Derby |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tiny-ride/id6775941016/reviews) | **[5.0 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/marble-derby/id6822723997/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.2K** | 15 |
| Positive reviews | 28.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Daily** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#6** | — |
| Size | 319 MB | 27 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [TabTale LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/402016394) | [CHAIS NATHANIEL BAKER](https://appshunter.io/developer/6822723999) |

## What reviewers say

### Tiny Ride

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tiny-ride/id6775941016)

**Currently charting:** #6 Top Free · Racing, #34 Top Free · Simulation, #37 Top Grossing · Racing (US App Store)

Launch a miniature remote-controlled car with a slingshot and navigate through oversized everyday environments. Upgrade your car and slingshot to achieve greater distances and unlock new areas to explore.

**Highlights:** Slingshot launching of RC car, Explore oversized everyday worlds, Car upgrades for speed and control, Slingshot upgrades for launch power, Collect rewards and unlock new areas

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Ticket Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Small Gem Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Medium Ticket Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $6.99 | one-time |
| Large Ticket Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Medium Gem Pack | $12.99 | one-time |
| Double Rocket Booster | $12.99 | one-time |
| Large Gem Pack | $24.99 | one-time |
| Mega Gem Pack | $49.99 | one-time |


### Marble Derby

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/marble-derby/id6822723997)

Customize and race your own marble against nine rivals on dynamic tracks. Earn points and coins to unlock new looks, power-ups, and collectibles. Enjoy quick, friendly races for all ages.

**Highlights:** Marble customization (color, pattern, accessories), Race against 9 rivals on dynamic tracks, Unlock new looks and power-ups, Earn coins and Marble Points, Collect badges and achievements, Quick races under a minute

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 500 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| 1,300 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| 3,500 Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| 8,000 Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| 20,000 Coins | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tiny Ride free?

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

### Is Marble Derby free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Tiny Ride or Marble Derby?

Marble Derby is rated higher. Tiny Ride averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while Marble Derby averages 5.0 from 15 ratings.

### Do Tiny Ride or Marble Derby have ads?

Both Tiny Ride and Marble Derby show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Tiny Ride or Marble Derby?

Tiny Ride ships an update fortnightly, and Marble Derby daily. Most recently, Tiny Ride was updated on November 13, 2026 and Marble Derby on November 13, 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.*