# Checkpoint Champion vs Car Clash 2!

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Car Clash 2! at none against Checkpoint Champion's 10. Car Clash 2! also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (daily vs every 2 months). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Checkpoint Champion sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Car Clash 2! asks for nothing beyond the download.

Checkpoint Champion ships an update every 2 months, Car Clash 2! daily. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Checkpoint Champion | Car Clash 2! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (80 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/checkpoint-champion/id912284340/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **80** | — |
| Positive reviews | 79.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 137 MB | 95 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Protostar](https://appshunter.io/developer/901595359) | [Merlot Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1741684677) |

## What reviewers say

### Checkpoint Champion

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/checkpoint-champion/id912284340)

Test your driving skills in intense 10-second challenges across various terrains. Master drifting, hairpin turns, and turbo boosts with simple controls to become a champion. Compete on leaderboards and unlock retro cars.

**Highlights:** 10-second driving challenges, Simple 2-touch controls, Multiple terrain types, Retro-inspired cars, Game Center leaderboards, Endless Arenas, Video replays

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TOFU EXPRESS XR | $0.99 | one-time |
| VINTAGE WHITE Ladybird | $0.99 | one-time |
| FLOWER POWER Ladybird | $0.99 | one-time |
| OLD RACER Ladybird | $0.99 | one-time |
| GHOST WHITE GT-450 | $0.99 | one-time |
| BLUE ROADSTER GT-450 | $0.99 | one-time |
| OUTRUNNER GT-450 | $0.99 | one-time |
| HYPERCOLOR GT-450 | $0.99 | one-time |
| STREET DEMON GT-450 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Protostar Supporter Pack | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 👍 Addictive and fun
- 🎨 Excellent graphics
- 💡 Unique control scheme
- 🎮 Retro arcade feel

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Sensitive/twitchy controls
- 🔍 Limited car selection
- 🕹️ Difficult to master
- 💰 Aggressive monetization with ads

**Reported bugs**

- Occasional lag/performance issues
- Unresponsive buttons/controls

**Requested features**

- More car models and customization options
- Additional game modes like racing
- Ability to adjust control sensitivity
- Multiplayer/competitive features


### Car Clash 2!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/car-clash-2/id6503680539)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Checkpoint Champion free?

Checkpoint Champion is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Car Clash 2! free?

Car Clash 2! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Checkpoint Champion or Car Clash 2! have ads?

Checkpoint Champion shows ads; Car Clash 2! does not.

### Which is updated more often, Checkpoint Champion or Car Clash 2!?

Checkpoint Champion ships an update every 2 months, and Car Clash 2! daily. Most recently, Checkpoint Champion was updated on October 24, 2026 and Car Clash 2! on October 17, 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.*