# Mud Bogging vs 4x4 Mania

The clearest difference is rating: 4x4 Mania at 4.6 against Mud Bogging's 3.8. 4x4 Mania also leads on review sentiment (84% vs 47%) and ratings volume (24K vs 208). Mud Bogging's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs monthly). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Mud Bogging sells 8 one-off in-app purchases and 4x4 Mania sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

4x4 Mania holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 4x4 Mania has 24K ratings behind it against 208, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 47% of Mud Bogging's written reviews are positive against 84% of 4x4 Mania's.

Mud Bogging ships an update weekly, 4x4 Mania monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mud Bogging | 4x4 Mania |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (208 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mud-bogging/id792828146/reviews) | **[4.6 (24K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/4x4-mania/id1087085679/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 208 | **24K** |
| Positive reviews | 47.3% of reviews | **84.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#41** |
| Size | 67 MB | 1.5 GB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Antithesis Design, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/575946484) | [Dually Games Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1063981970) |

## What reviewers say

### Mud Bogging

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mud-bogging/id792828146)

Compete in thrilling mud pit races to win the season. Master clutch and gas control to escape the mud or upgrade your vehicle to speed through the pit. Choose from a variety of vehicles and race in different leagues.

**Highlights:** Bracket racing, Clutch and gas control, Vehicle upgrades, 27 unique vehicles, 3 mud drag classes, 3 racing leagues

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Open Pickups | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Vans/SUVs | $0.99 | one-time |
| Open ATVs | $0.99 | one-time |
| Open Pickups | $1.99 | one-time |
| Open more Vans and SUVs | $1.99 | one-time |
| Open more ATVs | $1.99 | one-time |
| Withdraw $30,000 | $2.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Fun and engaging gameplay mechanics
- 🎨 Good graphics and visual design
- ⏱️ Quick time killer for casual play
- 🏎️ Enjoyable racing and mudding concept
- 🎯 Easy to learn controls

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashing throughout gameplay
- 💰 Severe money/reward glitches preventing progression
- 📱 iOS compatibility issues (iOS 11+)
- ⏱️ Very short gameplay (completable in under an hour)
- 💸 Requires excessive real money purchases

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes when viewing shop/vehicles
- Game crashes when purchasing vehicles
- Game crashes when winning tournaments
- Game crashes during races
- Money disappears when leaving and rejoining

**Requested features**

- Longer mud pits and tracks
- More vehicles and truck options
- Custom truck/player creation
- Vehicle customization and painting
- Multiple race tracks and tournament options


### 4x4 Mania

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/4x4-mania/id1087085679)

**Currently charting:** #41 Top Grossing · Racing, #190 Top Free · Racing (US App Store)

Experience extreme off-roading with customizable trucks. Engage in mud bogging, rock crawling, dune racing, and demolition derbies. Explore diverse environments and compete with friends online.

**Highlights:** Truck customization, Off-road activities (mud bogging, rock crawling, racing), Online multiplayer with chat, Diverse environments, Custom Map Editor, Realistic physics simulation, Photo Mode

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Membership | $4.99 | per month |
| Small Gold Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Small Cash Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Vehicle Purchase | $3.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Small Special Offer | $4.99 | one-time |
| Medium Gold Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Medium Cash Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| 70 000 Points | $9.99 | one-time |
| Large Gold Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Large Special Offer | $14.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Awesome game
- 🚀 Lots of customization options
- 🚀 Realistic physics and damage
- 👍 Great graphics for a mobile game
- 👍 Fun and addictive gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
- 🔋 Game drains battery quickly
- 💰 Expensive upgrades and in-app purchases
- 🐛 Unreliable AI and race results
- 🐛 Bugs with camera angles and controls

**Reported bugs**

- Vehicles get stuck on small obstacles
- Inconsistent race results and placement
- Crashes and freezes when loading maps
- Upgrades and parts disappearing after updates
- Tire size not properly reflected in visuals

**Requested features**

- Add newer truck models (Duramax, Cummins, Powerstroke)
- Implement engine swaps and turbo/supercharger options
- Allow customization of gear ratios and suspension setups
- Add trailers and the ability to tow multiple vehicles
- Introduce new map types (rally, sand dunes, etc.)


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mud Bogging free?

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

### Is 4x4 Mania free?

4x4 Mania is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Mud Bogging or 4x4 Mania?

4x4 Mania is rated higher. Mud Bogging averages 3.8 out of 5 from 208 ratings, while 4x4 Mania averages 4.6 from 24K ratings.

### Do Mud Bogging or 4x4 Mania have ads?

4x4 Mania shows ads; Mud Bogging does not.

### Which is updated more often, Mud Bogging or 4x4 Mania?

Mud Bogging ships an update weekly, and 4x4 Mania monthly. Most recently, Mud Bogging was updated on September 22, 2026 and 4x4 Mania on September 28, 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.*