Comparison

Vertigo Overdrive vs Derby Madness

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

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About

Vertigo Overdrive

Experience an adrenaline-fueled anti-gravity racing adventure with futuristic hovercrafts. Navigate challenging, gravity-defying tracks at extreme speeds across two distinct game modes. Customize your vehicles and immerse yourself in a sci-fi world with stunning visuals and powerful soundtracks.

Highlights
  • Anti-gravity hovercraft racing
  • Two game modes: Classic and Elimination
  • 5 unique racing vehicles
  • 5 futuristic racing tracks
  • Customizable hovercraft colors
  • High-definition visual effects
  • Game Centre Leaderboard
Features
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Vertigo is a thrilling hovercraft anti-gravity racing game that takes you on an extensive adventure and adrenaline rush. Race your hovercrafts through challenging gravity-defying tracks, pushing speeds beyond limits as you challenge yourself towards the pursuit of victory. Vertigo offers 2 modes of play, Classic and Elimination, where you must put your hovercraft’s speed and agility to the test and race against tough opponents. This addicting sci-fi 3D racing game, with various in-app purchases, offers high-definition visual effects, sophisticated graphics, in-built music tracks, and a personable game story; Vertigo is sure to be the best action-packed hovercraft racing game you ever experience! So are you prepared to take on this high-voltage racing challenge and emerge as a victor? ### Special Features of Vertigo ### Energy boosting and action-packed game play 5 different ultra-speed racing vehicles 5 revolutionary and futuristic racing tracks and environments 8 powerful soundtracks for an immersive game play 2 game play modes; Classic and Elimination Unlimited hovercraft color selection via mixing RGB sliders Unique, high-contrast and stunning graphics Easy to use tilt and touch controls In-app purchases; Upgrades and Boosts Game Centre Leaderboard and Social Media sharing # # # Join the Community # # # Get an insight into more games developed by Game Plan8 through our official website and social media profile. Official Game Plan8 website: http://www.gameplan8.com/ Like Game Plan8 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mygameplan8 Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Game_Plan8 # # # Hardware Requirements # # # Vertigo runs smoothly on iPhone 5 and above. It supports all prior and latest iOS Versions. Enhanced support for iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus and all Retina and non-Retina iPads

About

Derby Madness

Experience intense, real-time demolition derby action with realistic car deformations and crashes. Engage in various game modes, customize and upgrade vehicles, and enjoy dynamic pile-ups and destructions on diverse tracks.

Highlights
  • Real-time simulated driving and crashes
  • Upgradeable and customizable vehicles
  • Multiple racing tracks and locations
  • 8 diverse racing game modes
  • Up to 32 cars in a single race
  • Replay mode
Features
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Derby Madness offers a unique real time simulated driving experience with full of actions such as pile ups, crashes, overthrows, push outs, spin outs, slaloms and destructions. ================ The Main Features ================ * Unique gameplay with many actions and crashes - fast and hard actions with push outs, spin outs, overthrows and pile ups - real time simulated car deformations and crashes - with skill tests and destruction series - a lot of cars in one race (up to 32) - replay mode * Many locations with different racing tracks * Wide variety of upgradeable and customizable vehicles to choose from - old cars, big cars, fast cars, racing cars - customize your vehicle with unique paintings - upgrade your car for better performance and longer durabilty * 8 racing game modes, such as - single races - destruction series - skill series - tournaments * 5 achievable difficulty levels with different events * Easy handling - choose between touch, tilt or gamepad steering Derby Madness is the sequel to Bus Derby racing game. If you liked Bus Derby, you will love Derby Madness. Immerse yourself in a world of real, fast-paced demolition derby games with Derby Madness, where every race is an adrenaline-fuelled smash of speed and destruction! The game was featured in "The Best New Games This Week"

Screenshots

Vertigo Overdrive4 screens
Derby Madness4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Derby Madness at 4.8 against Vertigo Overdrive's 2.8. Derby Madness also leads on review sentiment (85% vs 44%) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 38 months). Vertigo Overdrive's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 9) and ads (none vs shown). On price, monetization model and device support 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

Both are free to download. Derby Madness sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. Vertigo Overdrive asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Derby Madness holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Derby Madness has 8K ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 44% of Vertigo Overdrive's written reviews are positive against 85% of Derby Madness's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Vertigo Overdrive ships an update every 38 months, Derby Madness every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Vertigo Overdrive versus Derby Madness: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVertigo OverdriveDerby Madness
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.8 (8 ratings)4.8 (8K ratings) — better
Positive reviews44.4% of reviews84.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings88K — better
Update frequencyEvery 38 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS10.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size509 MB1.4 GB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperGame Plan8 LLCDimension Technics

Customer experience

Vertigo Overdrive

All ratings8 ratings
Positive37.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative62.5%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive44.4%
Neutral11.1%
Negative44.4%

Derby Madness

All ratings7,552 ratings
Positive95.3%
Neutral2.1%
Negative2.6%
Written reviews476 reviews
Positive84.9%
Neutral6.5%
Negative8.6%

Bugs and requests

Vertigo Overdrive

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Derby Madness

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Crashing after in-app purchases
  • Ads muting the game audio
  • Inconsistent cornering physics
  • Respawn time issues

Requested features

11 requests
  • Multiplayer mode
  • More tracks and cars
  • Customization options
  • Demolition derby mode
  • Steering wheel/controller support
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  • Larger/customizable buttons
  • More destructive physics
  • Endurance race mode
  • Open world/free roam mode
  • Boss races
  • Track building mode

In-app purchases

None

Vertigo Overdrive

No in-app purchases

9 purchases

Derby Madness

One-time9
  • Starter Pack$0.99
  • 200,000 Coins$2.99
  • 10 Diamonds$2.99
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  • Ad Free$4.99
  • 500,000 Coins$4.99
  • 30 Diamonds$4.99
  • 1000,000 Coins$7.99
  • 60 Diamonds$7.99
  • 3000,000 Coins$12.99

Questions

Is Vertigo Overdrive free?
Vertigo Overdrive is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Derby Madness free?
Derby Madness is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Vertigo Overdrive or Derby Madness?
Derby Madness is rated higher. Vertigo Overdrive averages 2.8 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Derby Madness averages 4.8 from 8K ratings.
Do Vertigo Overdrive or Derby Madness have ads?
Derby Madness shows ads; Vertigo Overdrive does not.
Which is updated more often, Vertigo Overdrive or Derby Madness?
Vertigo Overdrive ships an update every 38 months, and Derby Madness every 6 weeks. Most recently, Vertigo Overdrive was updated on November 1, 2026 and Derby Madness on November 10, 2026.

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