# Tail Drift > Free-to-play 360-degree arcade racer with sky-based tube tracks and plane upgrades. (iPhone/iPad app by Blocky Pixel Pty Ltd.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tail-drift/id779076618 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Blocky Pixel Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1018118676) - Category: Games, Action, Racing - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 4.20/5 from 20 App Store ratings · 98 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 7.0 · 219 MB - Languages: American English, French (France), German (Germany), Italian, Japanese, Korean, European Portuguese, Russian, Chinese (Simplified, China), European Spanish and 2 more - Released: 2014-10-08 - Data updated: 2026-08-17 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tail-drift/id779076618/reviews.md ## What is Tail Drift? "Tail Drift is like Mario Kart if it took place on tubes in the sky..." PocketGamer Jump into the pilot seat and take to the skies in this free to play 360 degree arcade racer. Zoom through fantastic environments including floating islands, ancient temples and desert canyons. Compete with friends to win the Crown for each event and dominate the Leaderboards! == Recommended for iPhone 5 and up == Features: • 3 tours featuring 27 unique events to compete in • 9 beautifully hand-crafted tracks to compete on • 3 different event types including Classic Race, Time Trial, and Time Extension • 8 unique planes to purchase and upgrade • Upgrade each plane's speed, handling, acceleration and boost • 4 unique power ups to give you the competitive edge including turbo boost, deadly mines, coin magnet and stun cannons • Supports Game Center with 27 leaderboards and 13 achievements • Play in English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Russian, Korean, Japanese, Simplified and Traditional Chinese, Brazilian Portuguese and Turkish! ## Key features - 360-degree arcade racing - Unique planes to purchase and upgrade - Multiple event types (Race, Time Trial, Time Extension) - Power-ups for competitive edge - Leaderboards and achievements - Multiple language support ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | 1500 Coins | $0.99 | one-time | | 3000 Coins | $1.99 | one-time | | 4500 Coins | $2.99 | one-time | | Cloudburst | $1.99 | one-time | | Blaze | $1.99 | one-time | | Zephyr | $1.99 | one-time | | Baron von Pappe | $2.99 | one-time | | Monsoon | $2.99 | one-time | | Tempest | $2.99 | one-time | | Baxter | $3.99 | one-time | ## What do users think of Tail Drift? Overall sentiment: mixed **Pros** - 🎮 Fun and addictive gameplay mechanics - 🎨 Attractive graphics and visual design - 🎵 Enjoyable music and sound design - ✈️ Unique plane racing concept - 🏁 Variety of tracks and game modes - ⚡ Smooth and fluid motion controls - 🎯 Easy to pick up, challenging to master - 🏆 Good replayability with progression system - 🎪 Cute and charming aesthetic **Cons** - 📺 Excessive and intrusive advertisements - 🎮 Sluggish and unresponsive tilt controls - 🐛 Laggy performance and frame rate issues - 💰 Aggressive monetization and paywalls - ⏱️ Fuel/energy system limits gameplay - 📍 Poor camera positioning and tracking - 🎯 Difficult to see and hit target zones - 🔧 Inconsistent plane handling mechanics - ❌ Removed controller support in updates - 🔄 Lack of immediate restart functionality **Commonly reported bugs** - App crashes on startup/first screen - Incompatible with iPhone 4 and older devices - Plane doesn't move where directed - Tilt control is sluggish and unresponsive - Game-breaking performance lag - Ads cause performance degradation - Coins appear below flight path - Green target zones invisible from distance **Most requested features** - Multiplayer mode - More planes and aircraft variety - Additional levels and tracks - Racing line indicators or visual guides - Controller support restoration - Game Center sync across devices - Option to skip or reduce ads - Improved camera system - More power-up variety - Faster progression and coin rewards ## Recent user reviews (10 of 98) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tail-drift/id779076618/reviews.md ### 5/5 — Great game *2024-08-23* I just keep coming back for more after all these years ### 3/5 — A little hard *2021-08-28* I’m trying to get 3 stars (not to be confused with my rating number) on a time trial, but the game is a little bit fast. Don’t get me wrong the game is fun, but you need to lower the sense of speed a little bit. Make it better and I’ll give 5 stars ### 5/5 — Sic as brah *2018-06-10, version 2.0.0* Dis game is sic fire. Instal dis or you haven't lived. Legit. ### 5/5 — Fun flying *2018-04-13* This game is so much fun pass the greens to add more time at a speed record get a boost at races you can have a power up and boost too I hope you like my review thanks ### 5/5 — I'm impressed *2017-08-03, version 2.0.0* Love the landscape. Love the happy music. Love the plane models. Sometimes simplicity isn't a bad thing and this is a good example ### 2/5 — No controller support *2017-06-02* This use to have external controller support but not anymore? Is just tilt control now and the tilt control is sluggish. There no way to race when you keep crashing because the tilt is so sluggish . ### 4/5 — Tail Drift *2017-01-21, version 2.0.0* A cute little plane racing game Quite addicting and enjoyable for young children. Great quality being a unity game Fun and competitive ### 5/5 — Best *2017-01-17* The game is really good it's so much fun and I'm wondering why it's not popular, but the games should add more planes. Keep it up!!! ### 2/5 — Ok... *2017-01-16* Overall, I think the concept is great, but the controls are a little wonky and the plane never really moves where you direct it to go which makes me very frustrated at it. ### 5/5 — Good but... *2016-12-13* Love it!!! I play it every day, but it needs more planes. Keep up the good work! ## Frequently asked questions about Tail Drift ### What kind of game is Tail Drift? Tail Drift is a free-to-play 360-degree arcade racer set in the sky. Players pilot unique planes through fantastic environments, competing in various event types to dominate leaderboards. ### What are the key features of Tail Drift? Key features include 360-degree racing, 3 tours with 27 events, 9 unique tracks, 3 event types (Classic Race, Time Trial, Time Extension), 8 upgradable planes, 4 power-ups, Game Center integration with leaderboards and achievements, and multi-language support. ### Is Tail Drift free to play? Yes, Tail Drift is free to play. It offers in-app purchases for items such as unique planes and upgrades, allowing players to enhance their gameplay experience. ### What devices is Tail Drift compatible with? The game is recommended for iPhone 5 and up. It also supports a wide range of languages, including English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Russian, Korean, Japanese, Chinese, Brazilian Portuguese, and Turkish. ### How can I compete with other players in Tail Drift? You can compete with friends and other players by aiming to win the Crown for each event and by climbing the global Leaderboards. The game also supports Game Center with 27 leaderboards and 13 achievements to unlock. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 2.0.0 — 2016-12-04 This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon. - Fancy new league layout! - Ads removed! ### 1.0.5 — 2015-06-10 Hey Pilots, this is our biggest update yet! - Four brand new planes to fly - the Wildfire, Baxter, Tempest and Monsoon - Aces High is a brand new racing league with new art and 9 new tracks to race - You spoke and we listened. Gas has been removed. Now you can race as often as you want without having to wait for timers or having to spend Coins - New end race music features 3 different music tracks depending on how you race - Plane upgrade prices have been reduced so you can kit out your plan faster - Introducing the new Coin Magnet powerup which automatically collects coins for you - New Power-up Machine lets you start the race with a competitive advantage. Simply watch a video or pay coins to get a starting power-up - Time Trial races have been shortened to make them more fun - Pop up hints are available at race start explain some cool features you may have missed - We've added 13 achievements and 9 new leaderboards - Fixed an issue with Portuguese - Fixed some Chinese text. Thanks to our Chinese fans for helping choose the right words - General bug fixes. Whew! ### 1.0.3 — 2015-01-21 Hey Pilots, Tail Drift is now free to play! Here's what's new: - Planes take fuel which refills over time for free, or you can fill up with coins or by watching an ad - it's up to you! - Streamlined league experience automatically takes you to the next race! - Support for French, German, Italian, Spanish, Russian, Korean, Japanese, Simplified and Traditional Chinese, Brazilian Portuguese and Turkish! - Free coins for players who bought the original! - General fixes and tweaks! ### 1.0.2 — 2014-10-31 Listen up Pilots! We've tightened a few bolts and trimmed a few flaps, and have a slick update for you to take to the skies. Even better graphics, fixed bugs and tweaked levels, you're in for a smoother ride! Here are the changes in this high-flying update! - Higher quality textures! We've made the game look even nicer with crisper graphics - Stopped place markers from flickering - Fixed bug with star sounds even when stars weren't earned - Added a "You" marker to your ghost in Time Trial - Fixed bug with blank Player Avatars in the Tour screen - Various track fixes and tweaks - Bug and crash fixes ### 1.0 — 2014-10-08 No release notes. ## Apps similar to Tail Drift | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Swordigo](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swordigo/id499125840) | 4.7 (7,851) | Free | Games | | [Beach Buggy Blitz](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beach-buggy-blitz/id558204510) | 4.4 (921) | Free | Games | | [Apple Knight 2](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/apple-knight-2/id6447652073) | 4.8 (3,380) | Free | Games | | [Super Cat Tales: PAWS](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/super-cat-tales-paws/id1621279892) | 4.8 (1,173) | Free | Games | | [Air Wings®](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/air-wings/id496386846) | 4.3 (1,178) | Free | Games | | [Rogue Robot Simulator Extreme](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rogue-robot-simulator-extreme/id1551321183) | 4.5 (19,394) | Free | Games | ## More apps by Blocky Pixel Pty Ltd - [Astro Attack](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/astro-attack/id1018118677) All apps by Blocky Pixel Pty Ltd: https://appshunter.io/developer/1018118676 ## Related topics [minn kota ultrex](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/minn-kota-ultrex) --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-17.*