# EV3 vs Fix EV3 Rover

EV3 and Fix EV3 Rover both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Fix EV3 Rover's written reviews are positive against 65% of EV3's. Fix EV3 Rover also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 13.0). EV3's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 10 months) and ratings volume (1.9K vs 9). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. EV3 sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Fix EV3 Rover sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for EV3 against 4.6 for Fix EV3 Rover. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: EV3 has 1.9K ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 65% of EV3's written reviews are positive against 100% of Fix EV3 Rover's.

EV3 ships an update every 3 weeks, Fix EV3 Rover every 10 months. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | EV3 | Fix EV3 Rover |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (1.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ev3-multiplayer-drag-racing/id977789461/reviews) | **[4.6 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fix-ev3-rover/id1107122016/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.9K** | 9 |
| Positive reviews | 65.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 10 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 1.3 GB | 28 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [KABloom Interactive, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/977789460) | [David Offen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1107122015) |

## What reviewers say

### EV3

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ev3-multiplayer-drag-racing/id977789461)

Experience the thrill of drag racing with realistic driving mechanics, including a variable gas pedal, steering, and braking. Compete against friends or players worldwide in multiplayer races and tournaments. Enjoy stunning graphics and physics that make you feel the horsepower.

**Highlights:** Realistic variable gas pedal, steering, and braking, Multiplayer races against friends and global players, Tournaments and championships, Cross-device play with the same account, Heart-pounding physics and engine response, Auto Stage system for burnouts and lineup, Stunning graphics

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bronze coin package | $2.99 | one-time |
| Get A Head Start Special | $2.99 | one-time |
| Silver coin package | $4.99 | one-time |
| Gold coin package | $8.99 | one-time |
| 3 Month VIP Membership | $12.99 | one-time |
| Platinum coin package | $19.99 | one-time |
| 6 Month VIP Membership | $19.99 | one-time |
| 1 Year VIP Membership | $34.99 | one-time |
| Ruby coin package | $49.99 | one-time |
| Diamond coin package | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great graphics and physics
- 👍 Realistic drag racing experience
- 🚀 Addictive and fun gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent engine damage and high repair costs
- 🐛 Login and account issues
- 🐛 Crashes and performance problems
- 💰 Monetization and in-app purchases concerns

**Reported bugs**

- Freezing and crashing issues
- Login and account problems
- Incorrect in-app purchase charges

**Requested features**

- More car customization options
- Ability to race against different car classes
- Improved multiplayer functionality
- Offline play mode
- Tuning options like transmission, suspension, and rev limiter


### Fix EV3 Rover

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fix-ev3-rover/id1107122016)

Program a robot vehicle using instructions inspired by LEGO MINDSTORMS EV3. Learn basic programming techniques useful for robotics competitions without needing any equipment or prior experience. Explore a new planet by guiding the robot through challenges.

**Highlights:** LEGO MINDSTORMS EV3-inspired programming, Icon-based and Scratch-based language options, Learn programming for robotics competitions, Robot equipped with motors and sensors, Progressively complex game levels, In-game symbol dictionary

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Fix EV3 Rover Pro upgrade | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is EV3 free?

EV3 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Fix EV3 Rover free?

Fix EV3 Rover is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, EV3 or Fix EV3 Rover?

Fix EV3 Rover is rated higher. EV3 averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.9K ratings, while Fix EV3 Rover averages 4.6 from 9 ratings.

### Do EV3 or Fix EV3 Rover have ads?

Neither EV3 nor Fix EV3 Rover shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, EV3 or Fix EV3 Rover?

EV3 ships an update every 3 weeks, and Fix EV3 Rover every 10 months. Most recently, EV3 was updated on October 19, 2026 and Fix EV3 Rover on October 3, 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.*