Payback 2 Downloads & RevenuePayback 2 · App Store & Google Play
Payback 2 gets 50k+ downloads a day worldwide (AppInsider estimate, November 2026, rounded down to a band).
Payback 2 by Apex Designs Games LLP is on App Store and Google Play. Active Users (MAU & DAU), Downloads, rankings, keywords, revenue, and rating totals.
Payback 2 dropped from #44 to #47 in IN Racing Grossing, yet downloads doubled weekly, indicating strong underlying momentum.
Full timeline · 36 events in the last 12 months
- 🚀Payback 2: now shown next to Gangstar Vegas - Mafia action, MadOut 2: Grand Auto Racing 3D, Flex City RP: Online Car GameiOSthe store's “similar apps” for it changed: who it's seen as competing with
- 🚀Payback 2: now shown next to Minecraft: Dream it, Build it!, Block World 3D: Craft & Build, X Survive: Open World SandboxAndroidthe store's “similar apps” for it changed: who it's seen as competing with
- 📈Payback 2 entered the top 100iOSTop Grossing · Racing · FR
- 📈Payback 2 entered the top 100iOSTop Grossing · Racing · DE
- 📈Payback 2 entered the top 100iOSTop Grossing · Racing · AE
- 📈Payback 2 entered the top 100iOSTop Grossing · Racing · ID
- 📈Payback 2 entered the top 100iOSTop Free · Racing · BR
- 📈Payback 2 entered the top 100AndroidTop Grossing · Arcade · MX
- 📈Payback 2 entered the top 100AndroidTop Free · All Games · MX
- 🔎Payback 2 reached Top 10 for “vegas”iOS#10 in India search · popularity 48
- 📈Payback 2 entered the top 10AndroidTop Free · Arcade · MX
- 📈Payback 2 entered the top 100 in 2 chartsAndroidTop Free · Arcade · NL · Top Free · Arcade · SE
- 📈Payback 2 charting in a new countryAndroidSweden
- 📈Payback 2 charting in a new country in 6 chartsAndroidSpain · Mexico · Netherlands · Thailand · +2 more
- 📈Payback 2 entered the top 100 in 4 chartsAndroidTop Free · Arcade · ES · Top Free · Arcade · TH · Top Free · Arcade · TR · Top Free · Arcade · TW
- 📈Payback 2 entered the top 100iOSTop Grossing · Racing · CA
- 📈Payback 2 entered the top 100AndroidTop Free · Arcade · JP
- 📈Payback 2 charting in a new countryiOSAustralia
- 📈Payback 2 entered the top 100iOSTop Grossing · Racing · AU
- 📈Payback 2 entered the top 100iOSTop Free · Racing · US
- 📈Payback 2 charting in a new countryiOSRussia
- 📈Payback 2 entered the top 100iOSTop Grossing · Racing · IN
- 📈Payback 2 charting in a new countryiOSGermany
- 📈Payback 2 entered the top 100 in 2 chartsiOSTop Grossing · Racing · IT · Top Grossing · Racing · SA
- 📈Payback 2 entered the top 100iOSTop Free · Racing · AE
- 📈Payback 2 charting in a new country in 2 chartsiOSCanada · Italy
- 🆕Payback 2 first spotted by AppInsideriOS#70 in Top Free · Racing · India
- 🆕Payback 2 first spotted by AppInsiderAndroidSaudi Arabia
- 🆕Payback 2 released on Google PlayAndroid
- 🆕Payback 2 released on the App StoreiOS
Collected from the stores by AppInsider since we first spotted the app. Dates are when we saw each change.
Games › Arcade FreePayback 2 at a glance
AI summary written from our chart and store data, 2026-11-07. It can be wrong: check the numbers above.
Payback 2 is a free-to-play, top-down action shooter that adapts the open-world chaos of Grand Theft Auto into bite-sized, event-based stages for mobile players seeking quick arcade-style thrills. The app maintains steady visibility in the Racing category, ranking #47 in Grossing and holding positions between #70 and #200 across major international markets like the US, UK, and France.
Similar apps: Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas, Mini Motorways, Crossy Road
Action Cartoon 3D Modern short sessions multiplayer IAP
#open world #sandbox #vehicles #combat #customization #arcade
App Store
App details
Google Play
App details
Tech stack
Trackers and permissions of build v2.106.16, from the εxodus privacy report (CC BY-SA).
Payback 2 downloads & installs
Both stores, worldwide. Bands are open; exact numbers are free with an account.
| Store | Downloads / day | Lifetime installs |
|---|---|---|
| App Store | 1k+ | 10M+ |
| Google Play | 50k+ | 100M+ Measured |
| Total | 50k+ Confidence | 100M+ Confidence |
How this is calculated
Where Payback 2's downloads come from Modelled
Last 30 days: organic search, browsing the store, features and paid ads.
Active users
All platforms, worldwide. Free with an account.
Retention · share of new users still active
Time spent · per daily user
How this is calculated
Business model: Ad-led
How Payback 2 makes money: subscriptions, one-off purchases and ads.
Top in-app purchases · App Store US, most popular first
| 1 | 200 Coins | |
| 2 | Disable Ads | |
| 3 | 500 Coins | |
| 4 | Unlimited Coins | |
| 5 | 1200 Coins | |
| 6 | Coin Doubler | |
| 7 | Unlock Episode 2 | |
| 8 | Unlock Custom Mode | |
| 9 | 2500 Coins | |
| 10 | Unlock Episode 3 |
Hidden keywords
Payback 2 shows up in App Store search (US) for 2 words that appear nowhere in its name, subtitle or developer name, so they are almost certainly in its private keyword field, and it ranks in the top 10 for at least one of them.
Where it ranks now
Both stores, across every country we track.
| Store | Best rank | Charting in | US Top Free | US Top Grossing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| App Store | #73 Games › Racing Free | 8 of 30 countries | #108 | – |
| Google Play | #18 Games › Arcade Free | 21 of 23 countries | #65 | – |
Full chart lists: App Store · Google Play.
Review momentum
ⓘ How we measure thisGrowing fastest in 
Italy ▲ +175% · 
Germany ▲ +78% · 
Russia ▲ +57%
New ratings by country (12)
| Country | New ratings a week | Share | Last 2 weeks vs the 2 before |
|---|---|---|---|
 United States | 54 | 41% | ▼ -14% |
| India | 23 | 17% | ▼ -40% |
 France | 10 | 8% | ▼ -17% |
 Saudi Arabia | 9 | 7% | steady |
| Russia | 8.5 | 6% | ▲ +57% |
 United Kingdom | 6 | 5% | ▼ -27% |
| Germany | 5.8 | 4% | ▲ +78% |
 United Arab Emirates | 4 | 3% | steady |
 Australia | 3.2 | 2% | ▲ +50% |
 Brazil | 3.2 | 2% | ▲ +14% |
| Italy | 3.2 | 2% | ▲ +175% |
 Canada | 2.2 | 2% | ▼ -17% |
App Store ratings in the countries we track, 4-week average.
Review momentum (0-100) blends how fast the app collects ratings compared with other apps in its category (60%), whether that pace is speeding up (25%) and what recent raters give it (15%; recent stars well below lifetime pull it down). Ratings counts are read daily. A jump usually means a launch, a feature, ads or a new review prompt.
Ratings
Both stores. Store data, measured.
| Store | Rating | Ratings |
|---|---|---|
| App Store | 4.7 ★ | 55k |
| Google Play | 4.4 ★ | 2.3M 29k written reviews |
| Both stores | 4.4 ★ weighted by ratings | 2.3M |
What users say about Payback 2
From the 50 most recent App Store reviews in the US.
Users overwhelmingly praise the game as a nostalgic, high-quality GTA-style experience with good graphics and offline play. However, recent feedback highlights frustration with excessive ads, lack of controller support, and small UI elements.
Mostly positive (88% of recent reviews give 4–5 stars). People like it for being fun, and few ads. The main complaints are about missing features or content.
What people like
- Fun: “This game low-key a bit fun”
- Ads: “Would have been a 5 start game but there is to much ads”
- Updates: “You have not been updating and I want you to update really bad”
- Design: “Apex designs, this game is amazing!”
Common complaints
- Features & content: “The game is good over all just add an option to customize button size because there too small and maybe change the button design”
About Payback 2
Gaming App of The Day - Kotaku.com
"[Payback 2] manages to create a sense of overblown fun that permeates everything from straightforward races to capture the flag-inspired heists ... an immensely entertaining experience" - pocketgamer.co.uk
Featured as one of the best games of the week by The Guardian
DESCRIPTION:
Payback 2 is the long-awaited sequel to the hit GTA-style game from the early days of the App Store. It concentrates that classic formula by offering exciting event-based gameplay that is all action, all the time.
FEATURES:
• VARIED CAMPAIGN. Fifty campaign events featuring everything from massive gang battles to rocket car races to epic tank duels!
• TAKE ON THE WORLD. Battle your friends or over a million other players online with the game's extensive multiplayer, leaderboard and Game Center support.
• HOURLY, DAILY AND WEEKLY CHALLENGES. Try to beat the rest of the world in the latest new events!
• ENDLESS REPLAYABILITY. Make your own events in "custom mode" using any combination of the game's seven cities, nine game modes, varied weaponry and dozens of vehicles.
Payback 2 App Store
Payback 2 gets 50k+ downloads a day worldwide (AppInsider estimate, November 2026, rounded down to a band).
Payback 2 is #108 in Games › Racing Free in United States and charting in 8 of 30 countries we track.
Updated 8 Nov 2026 · rankings refresh through the day
25 Sep 2026 Games › Racing FreePayback 2 at a glance
AI summary written from our chart and store data, 2026-11-07. It can be wrong: check the numbers above.
Payback 2 is a free-to-play, top-down action shooter that adapts the open-world chaos of Grand Theft Auto into bite-sized, event-based stages for mobile players seeking quick arcade-style thrills. The app maintains steady visibility in the Racing category, ranking #47 in Grossing and holding positions between #70 and #200 across major international markets like the US, UK, and France.
Similar apps: Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas, Mini Motorways, Crossy Road
Action Cartoon 3D Modern short sessions multiplayer IAP
#open world #sandbox #vehicles #combat #customization #arcade
Payback 2 on the App Store
App details
Payback 2 downloads
Worldwide, per day, and installs to date. The band is open; the exact number is free with an account.
How this is calculated
Where Payback 2's downloads come from Modelled
Last 30 days: organic search, browsing the store, features and paid ads.
Active users
All platforms, worldwide. Free with an account.
Retention · share of new users still active
Time spent · per daily user
How this is calculated
Business model: Ad-led
How Payback 2 makes money: subscriptions, one-off purchases and ads.
Top in-app purchases · App Store US, most popular first
| 1 | 200 Coins | |
| 2 | Disable Ads | |
| 3 | 500 Coins | |
| 4 | Unlimited Coins | |
| 5 | 1200 Coins | |
| 6 | Coin Doubler | |
| 7 | Unlock Episode 2 | |
| 8 | Unlock Custom Mode | |
| 9 | 2500 Coins | |
| 10 | Unlock Episode 3 |
Hidden keywords
Payback 2 shows up in App Store search (US) for 2 words that appear nowhere in its name, subtitle or developer name, so they are almost certainly in its private keyword field, and it ranks in the top 10 for at least one of them.
Where it ranks now
Every top chart it appears in across 30 countries.
| Country | Charts | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Games › RacingFree | #108 |
| India | Games › RacingFree | #73 |
| India | Games › RacingGrossing | #85 |
| United Kingdom | Games › RacingFree | #175 |
| India | Games › ActionFree | #143 |
| Saudi Arabia | Games › RacingGrossingGames › RacingFree | #96 |
| Italy | Games › RacingFree | #121 |
| Russia | Games › RacingFree | #170 |
 Indonesia | Games › RacingFree | #183 |
| United Arab Emirates | Games › RacingFree | #138 |
Apps near Payback 2 on the chart
Games › Racing Free, around #108.
Ratings
App Store, worldwide.
Review momentum
ⓘ How we measure thisGrowing fastest in Italy ▲ +175% · Germany ▲ +78% · Russia ▲ +57%
New ratings by country (12)
| Country | New ratings a week | Share | Last 2 weeks vs the 2 before |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 54 | 41% | ▼ -14% |
| India | 23 | 17% | ▼ -40% |
| France | 10 | 8% | ▼ -17% |
| Saudi Arabia | 9 | 7% | steady |
| Russia | 8.5 | 6% | ▲ +57% |
| United Kingdom | 6 | 5% | ▼ -27% |
| Germany | 5.8 | 4% | ▲ +78% |
| United Arab Emirates | 4 | 3% | steady |
| Australia | 3.2 | 2% | ▲ +50% |
| Brazil | 3.2 | 2% | ▲ +14% |
| Italy | 3.2 | 2% | ▲ +175% |
| Canada | 2.2 | 2% | ▼ -17% |
App Store ratings in the countries we track, 4-week average.
Review momentum (0-100) blends how fast the app collects ratings compared with other apps in its category (60%), whether that pace is speeding up (25%) and what recent raters give it (15%; recent stars well below lifetime pull it down). Ratings counts are read daily. A jump usually means a launch, a feature, ads or a new review prompt.
What users say about Payback 2
From the 50 most recent App Store reviews in the US.
Users overwhelmingly praise the game as a nostalgic, high-quality GTA-style experience with good graphics and offline play. However, recent feedback highlights frustration with excessive ads, lack of controller support, and small UI elements.
Mostly positive (88% of recent reviews give 4–5 stars). People like it for being fun, and few ads. The main complaints are about missing features or content.
What people like
- Fun: “This game low-key a bit fun”
- Ads: “Would have been a 5 start game but there is to much ads”
- Updates: “You have not been updating and I want you to update really bad”
- Design: “Apex designs, this game is amazing!”
Common complaints
- Features & content: “The game is good over all just add an option to customize button size because there too small and maybe change the button design”
About Payback 2
Gaming App of The Day - Kotaku.com
"[Payback 2] manages to create a sense of overblown fun that permeates everything from straightforward races to capture the flag-inspired heists ... an immensely entertaining experience" - pocketgamer.co.uk
Featured as one of the best games of the week by The Guardian
DESCRIPTION:
Payback 2 is the long-awaited sequel to the hit GTA-style game from the early days of the App Store. It concentrates that classic formula by offering exciting event-based gameplay that is all action, all the time.
FEATURES:
• VARIED CAMPAIGN. Fifty campaign events featuring everything from massive gang battles to rocket car races to epic tank duels!
• TAKE ON THE WORLD. Battle your friends or over a million other players online with the game's extensive multiplayer, leaderboard and Game Center support.
• HOURLY, DAILY AND WEEKLY CHALLENGES. Try to beat the rest of the world in the latest new events!
• ENDLESS REPLAYABILITY. Make your own events in "custom mode" using any combination of the game's seven cities, nine game modes, varied weaponry and dozens of vehicles.
Latest updates
Payback 2 - The Battle Sandbox Android
Payback 2 - The Battle Sandbox gets 50k+ downloads a day worldwide (AppInsider estimate, November 2026, rounded down to a band).
Payback 2 - The Battle Sandbox is #65 in Games › Arcade Free on Google Play in United States and charting in 21 of 23 countries we track.
Updated 8 Nov 2026 · rankings refresh through the day
Games › Arcade FreePayback 2 - The Battle Sandbox at a glance
AI summary written from our chart and store data, 2026-11-07. It can be wrong: check the numbers above.
Payback 2 is a free, sandbox-style arcade game offering varied combat and racing modes for players seeking high-replayability multiplayer experiences. The app maintains strong visibility in the Free Arcade charts across diverse regions including South Africa, Mexico, India, Turkey, and Russia, indicating sustained global popularity despite its age.
Similar apps: GTA: San Andreas, Just Cause Mobile, Mad City
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#sandbox #action #vehicles #brawling #customization #arcade
Payback 2 - The Battle Sandbox on Google Play
App details
Tech stack
Trackers and permissions of build v2.106.16, from the εxodus privacy report (CC BY-SA).
Payback 2 - The Battle Sandbox downloads
Worldwide, per day, and installs to date. The band is open; the exact number is free with an account.
How this is calculated
Where Payback 2 - The Battle Sandbox's downloads come from Modelled
Last 30 days: organic search, browsing the store, features and paid ads.
Active users
All platforms, worldwide. Free with an account.
Retention · share of new users still active
Time spent · per daily user
How this is calculated
Business model: Ad-led
How Payback 2 - The Battle Sandbox makes money: subscriptions, one-off purchases and ads.
Top in-app purchases · App Store US, most popular first
| 1 | 200 Coins | |
| 2 | Disable Ads | |
| 3 | 500 Coins | |
| 4 | Unlimited Coins | |
| 5 | 1200 Coins | |
| 6 | Coin Doubler | |
| 7 | Unlock Episode 2 | |
| 8 | Unlock Custom Mode | |
| 9 | 2500 Coins | |
| 10 | Unlock Episode 3 |
Where it ranks on Google Play
Every top 200 chart it appears in across 23 countries.
| Country | Charts | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Games › ArcadeFree | #65 |
| Germany | Games › ArcadeFree | #35 |
| India | Games › ArcadeFree | #24 |
| United Kingdom | Games › ArcadeFree | #56 |
| Brazil | Games › ArcadeFree | #27 |
| Mexico | Games › ArcadeFree | #18 |
| France | Games › ArcadeFree | #35 |
 Japan | Games › ArcadeFree | #107 |
| Saudi Arabia | Games › ArcadeFree | #18 |
| Russia | Games › ArcadeFree | #26 |
| United Arab Emirates | Games › ArcadeFree | #24 |
| Italy | Games › ArcadeFree | #51 |
| Australia | Games › ArcadeFree | #69 |
 Turkey | Games › ArcadeFree | #26 |
| Indonesia | Games › ArcadeFree | #40 |
 Spain | Games › ArcadeFree | #47 |
| Mexico | All GamesFree | #192 |
| Canada | Games › ArcadeFree | #96 |
 Netherlands | Games › ArcadeFree | #38 |
| Saudi Arabia | All GamesFree | #187 |
 Thailand | Games › ArcadeFree | #33 |
| India | Games › ArcadeGrossing | #165 |
 Taiwan | Games › ArcadeFree | #124 |
| Saudi Arabia | Games › ArcadeGrossing | #168 |
| Indonesia | Games › ArcadeGrossing | #171 |
 Sweden | Games › ArcadeFree | #75 |
| Netherlands | Games › ArcadeGrossing | #162 |
| United Arab Emirates | Games › ArcadeGrossing | #165 |
| Thailand | Games › ArcadeGrossing | #167 |
Apps near Payback 2 - The Battle Sandbox on the chart
Games › Arcade Free, around #65.
Ratings
Google Play, worldwide.
Review momentum
ⓘ How we measure thisReview momentum (0-100) blends how fast the app collects ratings compared with other apps in its category (60%), whether that pace is speeding up (25%) and what recent raters give it (15%; recent stars well below lifetime pull it down). Ratings counts are read daily. A jump usually means a launch, a feature, ads or a new review prompt.
What users say about Payback 2 - The Battle Sandbox
From the 200 most recent Google Play reviews in the US.
Users generally praise the game's open-world freedom and graphics, often comparing it favorably to GTA. However, significant complaints focus on excessive ads, lack of content updates like motorbikes, and technical issues such as low FPS or bugs.
Mostly positive (93% of recent reviews give 4–5 stars). People like it for being fun, and speed.
What people like
- Fun: “Open world game very fun very good”
- Speed & performance: “payback2 to is performance very good very good graphics”
- Features & content: “need more stories and levels”
- Price & subscription: “so much The game is playback 2 you want to The game and it me or something like the game money can you filly”
About Payback 2 - The Battle Sandbox
"[Payback 2] manages to create a sense of overblown fun that permeates everything from straightforward races to capture the flag-inspired heists ... an immensely entertaining experience" - pocketgamer.co.uk
Featured as one of the best games of the week by The Guardian
"There’s a ton of stuff to do which is what gives Payback 2 such an interesting atmosphere" - Super Game Droid
Android Authority's Indie App of the Day
DESCRIPTION:
Payback 2 includes everything from tank battles to high speed helicopter races to huge gang battles - but you really have to try it get a feel for how much variety there is, and we're adding more all the time!
FEATURES:
• VARIED CAMPAIGN. Fifty campaign events featuring massive street brawls, rocket car races and much, much more!
• TAKE ON THE WORLD. Battle your friends or over a million other players online with the game's extensive multiplayer, leaderboard and Google Play support.
• HOURLY, DAILY AND WEEKLY CHALLENGES. Try to beat the rest of the world in the latest new events!
• ENDLESS REPLAYABILITY. Make your own events in "custom mode" using any combination of the game's seven cities, nine game modes, varied weaponry and dozens of vehicles.
What's new in 2.106.16
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