Comparison

Hyperburner vs Wreckfest

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

Head to head
About

Hyperburner

Pilot a high-speed spaceship through challenging courses in a distant solar system. Master unique zones, unlock new ships, and compete on leaderboards in this responsive space flier designed for mobile play.

Highlights
  • High-speed space flying
  • Responsive free-steering controls
  • Seven unique zones with five stages each
  • Endless-mode leaderboards
  • Unlockable new ships
  • Instant respawns
Features
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Hyperburner is a high-speed space flier set in a distant colonial solar system. Take your ship through increasingly dangerous courses, unlocking endless-mode leaderboards as you go. Built for mobile with smooth and responsive free-steering, playable in portrait or landscape. Pocketgamer Gold Award: "From the amazing aesthetic to the perfect controls, everything about the game hums with the sort of quality that makes every second you spend with the game a joy" - Fast-paced gameplay, instant respawns. - Master seven unique zones each with five challenging stages. - Test your skills against a list of high-speed endless-mode goals. - Unlock new ships as you progress. "It really nails the feeling of being in control of an escaping spaceship in a sci-fi movie" - Touch Arcaade

About

Wreckfest

Experience intense demolition derby and no-rules racing with realistic physics. Customize your vehicles with upgrades and armor for unique combat motorsport action. Compete in career modes, challenge modes, and local multiplayer.

Highlights
  • Realistic physics simulation
  • Deep vehicle customization
  • Demolition derby arenas
  • Banger racing
  • Career mode
  • Local multiplayer
  • Unique challenge modes
Features
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Burn rubber and shred metal in the ultimate driving playground! Wreckfest is jam-packed with upgrade and customization options. Whether you are preparing for your next demolition derby with reinforced bumpers, roll cages, side protectors and much more, or setting your car up for a banger race with engine performance parts like air filters, camshafts, fuel systems, etc., Wreckfest is shaping up to be the best combative motorsport game out there. • Unique Racing Experience – Exhilarating no-rules racing action with defining, once-in-a-lifetime moments that can be achieved only with a true-to-life physics simulation. Witness insane neck-to-neck fighting on high-speed circuits, face total destruction madness on crazy courses with intersections and oncoming traffic, or go for demolition dominance in derby arenas. • Awesome Cars – Our cars are old, banged up, patched together... They ooze style and character! From old American heavy-hitters to agile Europeans and fun Asians, you won’t find anything like this in other games. • Meaningful Customization – Change not only the look of your cars but also upgrade their body armor – Reinforce them with heavy iron that protects you from damage, but also adds weight, which impacts the cars handling. Modify your car to make a robust tank or a fragile but lightning-fast rocket, or anything in between! • Multiplayer – Wreck your friends in local multiplayer and take racing to the limit while chasing for demolition dominance! • Challenge modes – Have hilarious fun with crop harvesters, lawn mowers, school buses, three-wheelers and much more! • Career Mode – Battle for championships, earn experience, unlock new upgrades and cars, and become the all-time Wreckfest champion! © www.handy-games.com GmbH

Screenshots

Hyperburner4 screens
Wreckfest4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Hyperburner at none against Wreckfest's 11. Hyperburner also leads on rating (4.5 vs 4.2) and review sentiment (83% vs 65%). Wreckfest's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 55 months) and chart position (#2 vs #89). On price, ratings volume, ads 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

Hyperburner costs $2.99 and Wreckfest $2.99 up front. Wreckfest sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Hyperburner asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Hyperburner holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 822 and 696 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of Hyperburner's written reviews are positive against 65% of Wreckfest's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hyperburner ships an update every 55 months, Wreckfest monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Hyperburner versus Wreckfest: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHyperburnerWreckfest
Price$2.99$2.99
Rating4.5 (822 ratings) — better4.2 (696 ratings)
Positive reviews83.2% of reviews — better65.4% of reviews
Number of ratings822 — better696
Update frequencyEvery 55 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
Best chart rank#89#2 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better
Requires iOS10.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size205 MB1.0 GB
Age rating9+9+
DeveloperBad Potion PTY LTDTHQ Nordic Mobile GmbH

Customer experience

Hyperburner

All ratings822 ratings
Positive89.1%
Neutral4.7%
Negative6.2%
Written reviews488 reviews
Positive83.2%
Neutral5.5%
Negative11.3%

Wreckfest

All ratings674 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral5.6%
Negative14.4%
Written reviews885 reviews
Positive65.4%
Neutral11.4%
Negative23.2%

User reviews

Hyperburner

From 822 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Smooth and responsive controls
  • 🎨 Gorgeous visuals and art style
  • 🎵 Excellent soundtrack
  • 🔥 Exhilarating and challenging gameplay
  • 👍 Simple but addictive experience

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes or performance issues
  • 🔍 Difficulty in seeing obstacles at times
  • 🕰️ Levels can feel repetitive or too short
  • 🚫 Lack of support for newer devices
  • 🤢 Flashing effects causing discomfort

Wreckfest

From 696 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Smooth performance
  • 🎮 Great controls with controller support
  • 🔥 Impressive graphics and physics
  • 💰 Good value for money
  • 🎉 Fun and addictive gameplay

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
  • 🔋 Battery draining issues
  • 🔍 Lack of online multiplayer
  • 🔧 Customization and tuning limitations

Bugs and requests

Hyperburner

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Glitches in later levels or endless mode
  • Inconsistent hit detection or collision issues

Requested features

5 requests
  • More levels and zones to explore
  • Additional ships or customization options
  • Multiplayer or leaderboard features
  • Difficulty settings or progression system
  • Support for VR or motion controls

Wreckfest

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Crashes on startup
  • Stuck in reverse issue
  • Graphical glitches on certain devices
  • Multiplayer server issues

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add online multiplayer
  • Improve customization options
  • Implement cloud save support
  • Add more tracks and game modes

In-app purchases

None

Hyperburner

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

Wreckfest

One-time10
  • Steel & Wheels Pack$1.99
  • Banger Racing Car Pack$2.99
  • Modified Monsters Car Pack$2.99
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  • Rusty Rats Car Pack$2.99
  • American All-Stars Car Pack$2.99
  • Getaway Car Pack$2.99
  • Racing Heroes Car Pack$2.99
  • Off-Road Car Pack$2.99
  • Content Bundle 2$8.99
  • Content Bundle 1$10.99

Questions

Is Hyperburner free?
Hyperburner costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Wreckfest free?
Wreckfest costs $2.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Hyperburner or Wreckfest?
Hyperburner is rated higher. Hyperburner averages 4.5 out of 5 from 822 ratings, while Wreckfest averages 4.2 from 696 ratings.
Do Hyperburner or Wreckfest have ads?
Neither Hyperburner nor Wreckfest shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Hyperburner or Wreckfest?
Hyperburner ships an update every 55 months, and Wreckfest monthly. Most recently, Hyperburner was updated on October 26, 2026 and Wreckfest on October 28, 2026.
Which is more popular, Hyperburner or Wreckfest?
Hyperburner currently peaks at #89 in the App Store charts, and Wreckfest at #2. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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