# Reckless Racing 3 vs MudRunner Mobile

The clearest difference is price: Reckless Racing 3 at $2.99 against MudRunner Mobile's $5.99. Reckless Racing 3 also leads on iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.6). MudRunner Mobile's advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (3.1K vs 363). On rating, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Reckless Racing 3 costs $2.99 and MudRunner Mobile $5.99 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.

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.

Reckless Racing 3 ships an update every 3 months, MudRunner Mobile every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on October 27, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Reckless Racing 3 | MudRunner Mobile |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$2.99** | $5.99 |
| Rating | [4.4 (363 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reckless-racing-3/id882453590/reviews) | **[4.6 (3.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mudrunner-mobile/id1465720386/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 363 | **3.1K** |
| Positive reviews | 63.0% of reviews | **64.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #123 | **#13** |
| Size | 372 MB | 918 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pixelbite](https://appshunter.io/developer/428934441) | [Focus Entertainment](https://appshunter.io/developer/406173890) |

## What reviewers say

### Reckless Racing 3

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reckless-racing-3/id882453590)

**Currently charting:** #123 Top Paid · Racing (US App Store)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Kickstarter Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Small Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Big Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Massive Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Rock'n Roller Pack | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- Multiplayer mode
- More tracks and cars
- Improved drift and gymkhana modes
- Ability to upgrade cars


### MudRunner Mobile

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mudrunner-mobile/id1465720386)

**Currently charting:** #13 Top Paid · Racing, #92 Top Paid · Simulation, #140 Top Grossing · Racing (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| MudRunner - The Valley DLC | $1.99 | one-time |
| MudRunner - The Ridge DLC | $1.99 | one-time |
| MudRunner - American Wilds DLC | $1.99 | one-time |
| MudRunner - Old-timers DLC | $1.99 | one-time |
| MudRunner - The Valley DLC | $2.99 | one-time |
| MudRunner - The Ridge DLC | $2.99 | one-time |
| MudRunner - American Wilds DLC | $2.99 | one-time |
| MudRunner - Old-timers DLC | $2.99 | one-time |
| MudRunner - 4-DLC PACK | $5.99 | one-time |
| MudRunner - 4-DLC PACK | $8.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


## Frequently asked 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 $5.99, 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 27, 2026 and MudRunner Mobile on October 27, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Reckless Racing 3 or MudRunner Mobile?

Reckless Racing 3 currently peaks at #123 in the App Store charts, and MudRunner Mobile at #13. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*