Comparison

Reckless Racing 3 vs MudRunner Mobile

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

Head to head
About

Reckless Racing 3

Experience thrilling off-road racing with a vast selection of vehicles and diverse game modes. Master power slides, perform stunts in Gymkhana, and compete in chaotic mashups. Features realistic physics and stunning graphics for an immersive racing adventure.

Highlights
  • Dirtier racetracks and epic power slides
  • 60 events in 9 career seasons
  • Gymkhana precision stunt driving
  • Drift mode for scoring points
  • Cars vs Trucks vs Buggies mashup races
  • Detailed physics and complex graphics
  • Customizable touch controls and gamepad support
Features
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Reckless Racing is back with dirtier racetracks, more epic power slides, eye-popping graphics and the largest selection of cars and trucks to date. Play the career mode loaded with 60 events in 9 different seasons and the Arcade mode featuring 24 challenges, or compete on the online leaderboards in Single Event. Reckless Racing 3 has the most detailed physics and complex graphics so far, giving you the smoothest racing experience ever. GYMKHANA The precision stunt driving mode, Gymkhana, is the latest addition in race events. It’s the true skill test for any seasoned race driver and features a special range of suped-up rally cars. DRIFT MODE Feeling the need to skid in every corner? Well then, this is the event mode for you. Score points for awesome drifts and huge bonuses for executing them perfectly. RECKLESS MASHUP The mixed starting grid is being reintroduced to all races, pitching Cars vs Trucks vs Buggies in a reckless mashup. Do you want to go big and bully your opponents or be small and quick? It’s up to you, but beware the A.I. drivers have been infused with an extra dose of reckless behavior. Strap down and get ready for some pure racing delight! • Probably the best power slides in the world! • 36 routes in 6 different environments. • 28 cars and trucks to choose from. • Career, Arcade and Single Event game modes. • Gymkhana, Drift, Hot Lap and Race event types. • More detailed and complex graphics and physics than ever. • Customizable touch controls. • Full gamepad support. • Features optional IAPs for players who want to unlock things faster. • Record and share videos (currently disabled for some devices). • GameCenter leaderboards and achievements. • iCloud support. • English, Deutsch, Français, Español, Italiano, 简体中文, 한국어, 日本人, Português do Brasil ************** Requires: iPhone 4S or newer iPad 2 or newer iPod Touch 5 or newer **************

About

MudRunner Mobile

Experience the ultimate off-roading simulation on mobile. Drive powerful all-terrain vehicles across extreme Siberian landscapes, overcoming muddy terrain, rivers, and other obstacles with realistic physics. Explore 15 diverse open worlds and complete challenging objectives.

Highlights
  • Ultimate off-road experience
  • Master realistic physics
  • 15 open worlds to explore
  • 16 incredible vehicles
  • Extreme Siberian landscapes
  • Dynamic day-night cycles
Features
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MudRunner, the off-roading simulation from the multi-million seller franchise, for the first time on mobile! Drive and master incredible all-terrain vehicles to venture across extreme landscapes! • THE ULTIMATE OFF-ROAD EXPERIENCE • OVERCOME THE ELEMENTS & MASTER REALISTIC PHYSICS • 15 OPEN WORLDS TO EXPLORE • 16 INCREDIBLE VEHICLES THE ULTIMATE OFF-ROAD EXPERIENCE MudRunner is the ultimate off-road experience, putting you in the driver seat and daring you to take charge of incredible all-terrain vehicles, venturing across extreme Siberian landscapes with only a map and compass as guides! OVERCOME THE ELEMENTS & MASTER REALISTIC PHYSICS Complete your objectives and deliveries by enduring perilous conditions across wild, untamed landscapes in extreme conditions with dynamic day-night cycles. Overcome muddy terrain, raging rivers and other obstacles that all realistically react to the weight and movement of your vehicle powered by the game's advanced physics engine. 15 OPEN WORLD MAPS TO EXPLORE Explore 15 immersive environments with 6 sandbox maps and 9 challenge maps, enhanced by stunning graphics. Choose what path to take, through difficult terrain, rivers, forests, swamps, mountains... nature and its dangers will always put you to the test. 16 INCREDIBLE VEHICLES From light vehicles designed for scouting the path ahead to heavy duty military trucks, drive 16 powerful all-terrain vehicles, each with its own characteristics and attachable equipment. FIND US ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook: facebook.com/MudRunnerVideoGame Twitter: @PlaySnowRunner Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/snowrunnergame/?hl=fr

Screenshots

Reckless Racing 34 screens
MudRunner Mobile3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: MudRunner Mobile at every 5 weeks against Reckless Racing 3's every 3 months. MudRunner Mobile also leads on ratings volume (3.1K vs 363) and chart position (#8 vs #53). Reckless Racing 3's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.6). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

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

Reckless Racing 3 costs $2.99 and MudRunner Mobile $2.99 up front. Reckless Racing 3 sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and MudRunner Mobile sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

MudRunner Mobile holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MudRunner Mobile has 3.1K ratings behind it against 363, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 63% of Reckless Racing 3's written reviews are positive against 65% of MudRunner Mobile's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Reckless Racing 3 ships an update every 3 months, MudRunner Mobile every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Reckless Racing 3 versus MudRunner Mobile: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterReckless Racing 3MudRunner Mobile
Price$2.99$2.99
Rating4.4 (363 ratings)4.6 (3.1K ratings) — better
Positive reviews63.0% of reviews64.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3633.1K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#53#8 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size372 MB918 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperPixelbiteFocus Entertainment

Customer experience

Reckless Racing 3

All ratings363 ratings
Positive85.7%
Neutral3.6%
Negative10.7%
Written reviews276 reviews
Positive63.0%
Neutral6.9%
Negative30.1%

MudRunner Mobile

All ratings3,066 ratings
Positive91.4%
Neutral3.3%
Negative5.3%
Written reviews953 reviews
Positive64.7%
Neutral10.7%
Negative24.6%

User reviews

Reckless Racing 3

From 363 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Smooth gameplay
  • 👍 Great graphics
  • 🎮 Supports controllers
  • 🕹️ Enjoyable racing and drifting
  • 💯 Excellent value for money

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
  • 🎮 Inconsistent controls
  • 🤖 Unbalanced AI difficulty
  • 🚗 Limited car customization options

MudRunner Mobile

From 3.1K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Realistic physics
  • 👍 Faithful port of console version
  • 🚀 Smooth gameplay
  • 👍 Challenging and immersive off-road experience
  • 👍 Great value for money

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes and stability issues
  • 🔧 Limited graphics options
  • 🔧 Lack of controller support
  • 🔧 Camera issues and limited view options
  • 🔧 Glitchy physics in certain scenarios

Bugs and requests

Reckless Racing 3

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Compatibility issues on newer devices
  • Screen size not optimized for all devices
  • Audio not working for some users

Requested features

4 requests
  • Multiplayer mode
  • More tracks and cars
  • Improved drift and gymkhana modes
  • Ability to upgrade cars

MudRunner Mobile

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Watchpoints resetting after relaunching the game
  • Missions not registering progress correctly
  • Vehicles getting stuck in terrain
  • Crane controls and functionality issues

Requested features

5 requests
  • Multiplayer mode
  • First-person/cockpit view
  • More vehicle and map variety
  • Ability to customize vehicles
  • Improved UI and controls

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Reckless Racing 3

One-time5
  • Kickstarter Pack$0.99
  • Small Pack$1.99
  • Big Pack$3.99
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  • Massive Pack$9.99
  • Rock'n Roller Pack$19.99
10 purchases

MudRunner Mobile

One-time10
  • MudRunner - The Valley DLC$1.99
  • MudRunner - The Ridge DLC$1.99
  • MudRunner - American Wilds DLC$1.99
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  • MudRunner - Old-timers DLC$1.99
  • MudRunner - The Valley DLC$2.99
  • MudRunner - The Ridge DLC$2.99
  • MudRunner - American Wilds DLC$2.99
  • MudRunner - Old-timers DLC$2.99
  • MudRunner - 4-DLC PACK$5.99
  • MudRunner - 4-DLC PACK$8.99

Questions

Is Reckless Racing 3 free?
Reckless Racing 3 costs $2.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is MudRunner Mobile free?
MudRunner Mobile costs $2.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Reckless Racing 3 or MudRunner Mobile?
MudRunner Mobile is rated higher. Reckless Racing 3 averages 4.4 out of 5 from 363 ratings, while MudRunner Mobile averages 4.6 from 3.1K ratings.
Do Reckless Racing 3 or MudRunner Mobile have ads?
Neither Reckless Racing 3 nor MudRunner Mobile shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Reckless Racing 3 or MudRunner Mobile?
Reckless Racing 3 ships an update every 3 months, and MudRunner Mobile every 5 weeks. Most recently, Reckless Racing 3 was updated on October 18, 2026 and MudRunner Mobile on October 19, 2026.
Which is more popular, Reckless Racing 3 or MudRunner Mobile?
Reckless Racing 3 currently peaks at #53 in the App Store charts, and MudRunner Mobile at #8. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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