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Grand Prix Story vs its rivals

Side-by-side comparison against Grand Prix Story's closest competitors — identity, store metrics, ratings & sentiment, and strategic intel.

Grand Prix Story
This App
E30 Drift & Modified Simulator
Nemesis
Extreme Car Game Simulator
Contender
Simple Car Simulator: Crash 3D
Contender
Car Merger
Contender
Taxi Car: Driving Games 2026
Contender
Grand Truck Simulator 2
Peer
Projeto Grau
Peer
Frontline: Truck Simulator
Peer
Merge Car - Idle Car Tycoon
Peer
Core Identity
DeveloperKairosoft Co.,LtdOB GamesTechTronicxMadness_GamesChimpWorksFunsol Technologies (Private) LimitedAtomWorkAnderson Mateus de LimaAzur Interactive Games LimitedBaxter Games Newcastle Limited
CategoryGamesSimulationRole PlayingSimulationGamesGamesGamesGamesGamesGames
PlatformAndroid, iOSAndroidAndroidAndroidiOSiOSiOS, AndroidiOS, AndroidiOS, AndroidiOS
Store Metrics
Rating4.7 / 54.7 / 53.3 / 54.1 / 54.7 / 54.3 / 54.2 / 54.6 / 54.5 / 54.7 / 5
Ratings Count39102,7052,3021,42034,1631,3281,1627755315,571
PriceUSD4.99FreeFreeFreeFreeFreeFreeFreeFreeFree
Release DateSep 8, 2011May 14, 2019Jul 1, 2023Feb 5, 2024Dec 9, 2017Aug 6, 2023Dec 3, 2021Apr 12, 2024May 16, 2025Jul 28, 2020
Last UpdatedMar 14, 2023May 1, 2025Feb 10, 2026Apr 8, 2026Oct 31, 2020May 2, 2026Nov 24, 2025Apr 16, 2026Apr 24, 2026Nov 5, 2025
Sentiment & Reviews
Sentimentmixed-----positive-negative-
Score55/100-----75/100-35/100-
Praises
  • Addictive core management loop provides long-term entertainment value for simulation enthusiasts
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  • High-fidelity graphics and realistic driving physics provide an immersive simulation experience for mobile players
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  • Core gameplay loop provides an engaging and challenging experience for fans of tactical vehicle simulations
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Complaints
  • Aggressive monetization and pay-to-win mechanics gate progress for non-paying players
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  • Physics engine inconsistencies cause vehicles to clip through environment textures during active gameplay
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  • Frequent application crashes and stability issues disrupt gameplay sessions across multiple mobile device platforms
  • Aggressive monetization tactics force players to watch unskippable advertisements or purchase trailers to progress
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Requests
  • Improved social features to facilitate easier friend interaction and community engagement
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  • Multiplayer functionality requested to enable social interaction and competitive play between users
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  • Addition of more content and diverse international locations to extend the current gameplay experience
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Strategic Intel
Strengths
  • Pixel art style creates a distinct aesthetic anchor for long-term brand recognition
  • Management loop depth drives high session frequency among simulation enthusiasts
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  • Low-friction merge loop sustains 4.66 rating
  • Focused idle mechanics minimize technical overhead
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  • Community-driven map editor interface sustains DAU/MAU ratios
  • Deep mechanical simulation loop drives long-term retention
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  • Procedural terrain physics [feature: differentiator]
  • WW2 historical logistics theme [segment: niche]
  • Multiplayer competitive loops [mechanism: retention]
  • Offline-first architecture enables access in low-connectivity markets
  • Simple merge-loop mechanics drive high initial user retention
Weaknesses
  • Failed in-app purchases on Android lead to permanent asset loss and negative sentiment
  • Restrictive fuel cooldowns disrupt gameplay flow compared to the original title
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  • No content updates since 2020
  • Monetization limited to ad-supported play
  • Lacks social features common in simulation
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  • Physics engine clipping bugs erode immersion
  • Penalty system for NPC-caused crashes feels punitive
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  • Frequent application crashes [metric: stability]
  • Forced ad-gating [metric: monetization]
  • Progress loss on ad-load [metric: technical]
  • Lack of live-ops events limits long-term player engagement
  • Static progression model creates a ceiling for power-user retention
Pricingfreemiumfreefreefreefreefreefreemiumfreefreemiumfree
MomentumZombie---Zombie-MaintenanceActiveActiveZombie
Update Cadence2 versions, ~1044d avg---1 versions-2 versions, 1 majors/6mo, ~5d avg5 versions5 versions, ~9d avg1 versions

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