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Highway Rider vs Highway Racer Pro

Highway Rider 4.4★ · Free + IAP · ⚠ stale 60
Winner Highway Racer Pro
Highway Racer Pro 4.7★ · Free + IAP 75

Highway Racer Pro offers better graphics and a more modern racing experience, but Highway Rider might appeal more to players seeking nostalgia for its older versions, despite its current issues.

Full reviews: Highway Rider · Highway Racer Pro

Highway Racer Pro generally receives praise for its graphics and gameplay mechanics, though recent updates have caused frustration for some users regarding progression and in-app purchases. Highway Rider, while still enjoyed by some for its nostalgic value, faces significant criticism for recent updates that introduced excessive ads and removed beloved features, leading many long-time players to prefer its older versions.

Head to head

Features and Gameplay edge: Highway Racer ProR5R6R9R10
Highway Rider Many Highway Rider users express strong dissatisfaction with recent updates, stating that beloved features like old characters, specific crash animations, and game modes (like fugitive mode) have been removed or altered, making the game less fun than it used to be R6R9R10R15. Some still find the core gameplay fun and addicting R5, but others note issues with realistic physics and car variety .
Highway Racer Pro Highway Racer Pro users generally praise its graphics and game mechanics . However, recent updates have introduced a new progression system and leveling mechanics that many find frustrating, making it difficult to unlock cars and progress without significant grinding or in-app purchases R61. Some users also wish for features like a first-person view or nitro boosts , and some criticize the 'real physics' claim as inaccurate .
Ease of Use and Reliability edge: Highway RiderR7R24R57R70
Highway Rider Highway Rider users report issues with reversed turning controls that cannot be changed R7 and problems with ads blocking gameplay R24. Some users also mention the game being less playable on standard iPhone screens due to improved graphics R57.
Highway Racer Pro Highway Racer Pro faces significant reliability issues, with many users reporting that the game crashes on loading or refuses to load at all, even on newer devices like the iPhone 12 Pro Max and iPhone 14 R70R71R85R88. Some users also experience input lag in rotate mode and freezing after updates .
Price and Value (Free vs. Paid) tieR1R4R7R13
Highway Rider Highway Rider users frequently complain about an excessive number of ads, often appearing after every death or ride, making the game barely playable R1R7R13R19. Some users also report issues with in-app purchases not delivering promised items, like gas caps R1R4.
Highway Racer Pro Highway Racer Pro is heavily criticized for being 'pay to win,' with users stating that the money earned from races is too little compared to vehicle and upgrade costs R61R100R111R120. Many feel forced to spend real money to progress, with some updates even deleting previously purchased vehicles or customizations without compensation . Ads are also present and can ruin game time .
Support and Updates tieR8R10R12R15
Highway Rider Many Highway Rider users plead for the developers to revert to older versions of the game, indicating a strong preference for previous updates and dissatisfaction with current changes R8R10R12R15. Some acknowledge that developers might have tried to adjust after backlash , and one user thanked them for bringing the game back to what it was .
Highway Racer Pro Highway Racer Pro users are highly critical of recent updates, which they claim have ruined the game by changing progression mechanics, deleting purchased items, and introducing bugs . Users request that developers test updates before releasing them and address network optimization and bug fixes .
Pick Highway Rider if

you are a long-time player seeking nostalgia and are willing to tolerate numerous ads and potentially frustrating changes from older versions .

Pick Highway Racer Pro if

you prioritize modern graphics and gameplay mechanics in a racing game and are prepared for a potential grind or in-app purchases to progress, and can overlook occasional loading issues .

Evidence note: Both apps have a significant number of negative reviews related to recent updates, indicating a common trend of user dissatisfaction when developers alter core game mechanics or monetization strategies. Highway Rider's negative reviews are heavily skewed towards ads and changes from its 'old version,' while Highway Racer Pro's are more about 'pay-to-win' mechanics and technical issues.

Frequently asked

Are there many ads in Highway Rider?
Yes, Highway Rider has a significant problem with ads, with many users reporting that they appear after every ride or death, making the game barely playable and frustrating R1R7R13R19.
Does Highway Racer Pro have 'pay to win' elements?
Yes, Highway Racer Pro is frequently criticized for being 'pay to win,' as users find that the in-game currency earned from races is insufficient for the high cost of vehicles and upgrades, often requiring real money to progress through the campaign R61R100R111R120.
Did recent updates improve Highway Rider?
No, many Highway Rider users believe recent updates have ruined the game by removing beloved features, changing physics, and introducing excessive ads, with numerous requests for developers to revert to older versions R6R8R9R10.
Are there loading issues with Highway Racer Pro?
Yes, many users report significant loading issues with Highway Racer Pro, including the app crashing or refusing to load at all, even on newer iPhone models and with good Wi-Fi connections R70R71R85R88.

What reviewers actually said

Built only from these 120 real reviews (foreign ones translated). Superscripts jump to the quote here. Apple has no per-review links, so [ref] opens that app's reviews on the App Store.

  1. [R5] Highway Rider 5/5 · US The first thing I thought of when I saw the video of the game: This was just the best game I ever played in my whole entire life all because it is very fun and not just fun but also very satisfying to my opinion
  2. [R6] Highway Rider 3/5 · US Nostalgia just isn’t there: Honestly they ruined it with the new version. If it was possible to make a setting to change the game to the og graphics and physics it would bring that feeling back.. and the moment I saw the ad after just dying once had me lokey tear up ngl, and the gameplay is slower than it used to be, but that could be just the fact I’m old now but still
  3. [R9] Highway Rider 3/5 · US Why did they remove helmets?: Ruined the game
  4. [R10] Highway Rider 2/5 · US New update: Version 2.4 is better than 2.3 or 2.2, but I used to play this game all the time until I updated to version 2.2. Can you please update the app so it was like version 1.9. I miss getting awarded with gas caps, the blood, and riding with the Junkie, (guy in the motorcycle outfit.) Also the background and the nurse on the next page, and at the before the game started with the motorcycle w
  5. [R7] Highway Rider 1/5 · US Still missing updated iPad graphics: Update March 2026: The turning controls are now reversed, with no way to change them, so if you turn to the right, you actually go left. And the amount, type, and length of adds is really bad. Review update for version 1.8.4: Most of the crashes on iOS 8 devices when collecting mPoints have been fixed. However, the updated graphics introduced last year still
  6. [R24] Highway Rider 3/5 · US Adds: Just fix the adds, every time you play you get add blocked.
  7. [R57] Highway Rider 3/5 · GB Used to be great, now...not so much: Collision detection is distinctly flawed. Which is ironic for a game like this. And the improved graphics? I don’t see much difference except that it makes the game almost unplayable on a standard iPhone screen because you can’t see what’s coming...
  8. [R70] Highway Racer Pro 1/5 · US Crashing: Crashes on loading im using ip12 pro max i tried deleting and reinstalling , turning off the wifi. Nothing works
  9. [R1] Highway Rider 1/5 · US I spent money it did not give caps and to meny adds: L game
  10. [R4] Highway Rider 1/5 · US Where is my gas caps: I just spent $6 on this game and it don’t give me my gas caps I need refund now
  11. [R13] Highway Rider 1/5 · US Used to be a fun: Now so much ads and not even fun
  12. [R8] Highway Rider 5/5 · US CHANGE IT BACK TO THE OLD WAY: This game was WAYYYYYYY more fun than it is now SO PLEASE FOR THE LOVE OF GOD PLEASE CHANGE IT BACK
  13. [R12] Highway Rider 3/5 · US A rating: The old version was way better
  14. [R15] Highway Rider 3/5 · US How they can make it better: This game has been out for years now longer than fortnight there’s time for another up or can we go back to the older version I was way better there where more characters and bikes and when the characters die they used to come out the hospital
  15. [R19] Highway Rider 1/5 · US Greed loses customers: This game used to be my favorite mobile game with the rice rocket bike. Now its trash and yhey shove idiot game ads in your face as soon as you doe once. F that. Im not waiting for those stupid ads to end to play another round. I deleted the whole game. So for the douche bags who thought changing it up and stuffing it full of ads would do something for you, no. It lost a lon
  16. [R61] Highway Racer Pro 2/5 · US Holy Pay to Win: The amount of money you get from races is so little compared to the cost of the vehicles and upgrades. What is this? $40 for a in game car. I like the game but grinding money in this game is annoying. Increase money from races.
  17. [R100] Highway Racer Pro 1/5 · US Game is a moneygrab: Game is decent for a mobile game. But the ftp grind for money is insulting. You need to drop 300k intk your car just to do the campaign and the campaign only gives like 50k. You have to watch ads, do the event races, and BUY money just to be able to progress. I cant even buy another decent car or even customize my car how I want because all my money goes to upgrades. BECAUSE I
  18. [R111] Highway Racer Pro 3/5 · GB Love this game BUT: Love this game but the fact the rewards are so low and upgrades cost so much game is great but a funnel for micro transactions massive adjustments need made to pay out
  19. [R120] Highway Racer Pro 3/5 · GB way to hard to make cash: Game is good but no point playing as it too hard to earn any money and as soon as you get a new map all the missions are not even possible without upgrading a car with money you don’t have
  20. [R71] Highway Racer Pro 5/5 · US Can’t open app: I can’t open the app on my iPhone 14 😭🙏
  21. [R85] Highway Racer Pro 1/5 · US Don’t lode: The game doesn’t load scam
  22. [R88] Highway Racer Pro 1/5 · US Rating: Never loaded I let it sit and try to load for 30-40 minutes and it kept saying connecting to server and never loaded

Synthesized from 120 recent App Store reviews · updated July 2026 · View on the App Store