# Smashy Road vs Sling Drift

The clearest difference is rating: Sling Drift at 4.5 against Smashy Road's 4.1. Sling Drift also leads on ratings volume (288K vs 12K). Smashy Road's advantage is review sentiment (63% vs 47%) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Smashy Road sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Sling Drift sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Sling Drift holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sling Drift has 288K ratings behind it against 12K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 63% of Smashy Road's written reviews are positive against 47% of Sling Drift's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Smashy Road ships an update every 3 months, Sling Drift every 5 months. Both last shipped on November 12, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Smashy Road | Sling Drift |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (12K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smashy-road-wanted/id1020119327/reviews) | **[4.5 (288K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sling-drift/id1377372413/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 12K | **288K** |
| Positive reviews | **63.3% of reviews** | 47.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 months** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #124 | **#98** |
| Size | 157 MB | 244 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Bearbit Studios B.V.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1068943242) | [AI Games FZ](https://appshunter.io/developer/1478916023) |

## What reviewers say

### Smashy Road

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smashy-road-wanted/id1020119327)

**Currently charting:** #124 Top Grossing · Racing, #161 Top Free · Racing (US App Store)

Race through diverse environments, evading law enforcement and military vehicles. Unlock 90 unique vehicles, each with distinct behaviors, and compete for high scores on global leaderboards. Explore randomly generated maps with hidden areas for bonus rewards.

**Highlights:** 90 unlockable vehicles, Randomly generated environments, Secret locations, Unique vehicle behaviors, Online leaderboards, Police, SWAT, Army, and Tank chases

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| hovercraft | $2.99 | one-time |
| tank destroyer | $3.99 | one-time |
| f1 | $3.99 | one-time |
| moneyman | $3.99 | one-time |
| time machine | $3.99 | one-time |
| rocket launcher | $3.99 | one-time |
| the beast | $3.99 | one-time |
| oil truck | $3.99 | one-time |
| boom bus | $3.99 | one-time |
| the flipper | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 👍 Great graphics and physics
- 🚀 Offline playability
- 🚀 Variety of cars to unlock

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitches and bugs (falling through map, getting stuck, etc.)
- 💰 Difficult to earn new cars, too many duplicates
- 📺 Too many ads
- 🐛 Inconsistent controls and physics

**Reported bugs**

- Cars getting stuck in the ground
- Sudden screen zooming and glitching
- Game crashes when watching ads
- Inconsistent arrest mechanics

**Requested features**

- More maps and environments
- Ability to customize/upgrade cars
- Multiplayer mode
- Difficulty settings
- Reverse button or better reverse mechanics


### Sling Drift

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sling-drift/id1377372413)

**Currently charting:** #98 Top Free · Racing, #149 Top Grossing · Racing (US App Store)

Master the art of car drifting in this addictive 2D game. Tap and hold to slide your car, collect gems to unlock new vehicles, and conquer challenging race courses. Enjoy easy controls and a multiplayer mode for endless fun.

**Highlights:** Easy one-tap controls, Unlockable sport cars, Addictive gameplay, Multiplayer mode, Gem collection for upgrades, Challenging drift race courses

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP Subscription | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Remove Banner and Game Over Ad | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Addictive and fun gameplay
- 👍 Simple and easy to play
- 🎮 Satisfying drifting mechanics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤖 Excessive and intrusive ads
- 💰 Expensive VIP subscription
- 🐛 Inconsistent mechanics and glitches

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes and freezes
- Incorrect score tracking
- Unresponsive controls

**Requested features**

- Multiplayer mode
- More car customization options
- Varied track themes and environments


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Smashy Road free?

Smashy Road is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Sling Drift free?

Sling Drift is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Smashy Road or Sling Drift?

Sling Drift is rated higher. Smashy Road averages 4.1 out of 5 from 12K ratings, while Sling Drift averages 4.5 from 288K ratings.

### Do Smashy Road or Sling Drift have ads?

Both Smashy Road and Sling Drift show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Smashy Road or Sling Drift?

Smashy Road ships an update every 3 months, and Sling Drift every 5 months. Most recently, Smashy Road was updated on November 12, 2026 and Sling Drift on November 12, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Smashy Road or Sling Drift?

Smashy Road currently peaks at #124 in the App Store charts, and Sling Drift at #98. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*