# Checkpoint Champion vs Vacatown

The clearest difference is rating: Vacatown at 5.0 against Checkpoint Champion's 4.3. Vacatown also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). Checkpoint Champion's advantage is ratings volume (80 vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.6). On price, update cadence, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Vacatown holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Checkpoint Champion has 80 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Checkpoint Champion | Vacatown |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (80 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/checkpoint-champion/id912284340/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vacatown/id6745417335/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **80** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 79.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 137 MB | 226 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Protostar](https://appshunter.io/developer/901595359) | [Rui Yong Corp](https://appshunter.io/developer/1590022723) |

## 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


### Vacatown

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vacatown/id6745417335)

Build your dream vacation town starting from a small restaurant. Attract visitors, expand with shops and attractions, and manage staff to create a bustling paradise. Design your town, upgrade facilities, and grow its reputation.

**Highlights:** Build and expand a vacation town, Manage restaurants and shops, Attract and serve visitors, Design town layout and decorations, Upgrade facilities and manage staff, Strategic town planning

**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 Vacatown free?

Vacatown is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Checkpoint Champion or Vacatown?

Vacatown is rated higher. Checkpoint Champion averages 4.3 out of 5 from 80 ratings, while Vacatown averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Checkpoint Champion or Vacatown have ads?

Checkpoint Champion shows ads; Vacatown does not.

### Which is updated more often, Checkpoint Champion or Vacatown?

Checkpoint Champion ships an update every 2 months, and Vacatown every 2 months. Most recently, Checkpoint Champion was updated on October 24, 2026 and Vacatown on October 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.*