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Rock Crawling vs its rivals

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

Rock Crawling
This App
Gigabit Off-Road
Nemesis
Offroad Legends 2
Contender
MudRunner Mobile
Contender
Offroad Outlaws
Contender
Extreme SUV Driving Simulator
Peer
Hill Climb Racing 2
Peer
Offroad Unchained
New Kid
Core Identity
DeveloperTapNationGigabit GamesDogbyte GamesFocus EntertainmentBattle Creek Games, LLCAxesInMotionFingersoftRed Bull
CategoryGames---Games-GamesGames
PlatformAndroid, iOS---iOS, Android-iOS, AndroidiOS, Android
Store Metrics
Rating4.4 / 5---4.5 / 5-4.7 / 54.6 / 5
Ratings Count20,037---88,843-181,1142,609
PriceFree---Free-FreeFree
Release DateDec 21, 2020---Dec 21, 2017-Dec 7, 2016Jun 14, 2022
Last UpdatedAug 10, 2025---Apr 21, 2026-Apr 2, 2026Nov 26, 2025
Sentiment & Reviews
Sentimentnegative---mixed-mixed-
Score25/100---55/100-52/100-
Praises
  • Satisfying core physics and visual presentation of the off-road driving experience
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  • Deep vehicle customization and off-road physics keep long-term players engaged in simulation sessions
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  • Addictive Gameplay
  • Nostalgia and Longevity
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Complaints
  • Aggressive ad frequency and placement disrupt the core gameplay loop
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  • Frequent application crashes and stability regressions following the latest update disrupt gameplay sessions
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  • Aggressive Advertising
  • Account and Data Loss
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Requests
  • Cloud-based account synchronization to prevent permanent loss of game progress
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  • Expanded vehicle roster including specific modern trucks and heavy machinery for diverse gameplay
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Strategic Intel
Strengths
  • Physics-based terrain simulation provides authentic engagement
  • Weekly event cadence reinforces recurring user habits
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  • Granular chassis-tuning physics sustain a loyal simulation-focused player base
  • Community-driven map editor creates a self-sustaining content loop
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  • Proprietary physics engine providing a unique 'feel'
  • Robust UGC ecosystem via the Track Editor
  • Massive installed base with 4.8M+ ratings
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Weaknesses
  • 0.16 rating gap between iOS and Android
  • Lack of cloud-save functionality
  • Aggressive ad-load frequency
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  • Frequent initialization errors on Android devices
  • Account synchronization failures causing loss of paid assets
  • Aggressive monetization changes hindering non-paying progression
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  • Intrusive ad frequency (interstitials every 2 races)
  • Unreliable cloud-save synchronization
  • Perceived 'pay-to-win' shift in the economy
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Pricingfreemium---subscription-freemiumfreemium
MomentumMaintenance---Intense-IntenseSteady
Update Cadence2 versions, ~57d avg---5 versions, 4 majors/6mo, ~5d avg-5 versions, 4 majors/6mo, ~2d avg5 versions

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