# Loop Drive 2 vs The Planes

The clearest difference is monetization model: The Planes at free with in-app purchases against Loop Drive 2's subscription. Loop Drive 2's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (77% vs 50%). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Loop Drive 2 sells 16 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per 7 days and The Planes sells 30 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Loop Drive 2 against 4.6 for The Planes. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3.5K and 797 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 77% of Loop Drive 2's written reviews are positive against 50% of The Planes's.

Loop Drive 2 ships an update every 5 weeks, The Planes every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Loop Drive 2 | The Planes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (3.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loop-drive-2/id1065849294/reviews) | **[4.6 (797 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-planes-airplane-games/id6480200870/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3.5K** | 797 |
| Positive reviews | **77.0% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 86 MB | 295 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Gameguru](https://appshunter.io/developer/978359163) | [BYV](https://appshunter.io/developer/1289684786) |

## What reviewers say

### Loop Drive 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loop-drive-2/id1065849294)

Engage in an addictive arcade racing game where you must skillfully navigate circular tracks, adjusting speed to avoid collisions. Earn coins to unlock new vehicles and climb leaderboards by surviving as long as possible. Challenge friends and test your reaction times in this fast-paced experience.

**Highlights:** Circular track racing, Speed adjustment for acceleration and braking, Car collection and unlocking, Leaderboard climbing, Multiplayer challenges, Multiple difficulty levels

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (16)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP Access | $12.99 | per 7 days |
| Otobus | $0.99 | one-time |
| Truck | $0.99 | one-time |
| 4 Tickets | $1.99 | one-time |
| Taxi | $1.99 | one-time |
| Station | $2.99 | one-time |
| Pack Of 2000 MP | $3.99 | one-time |
| 15 Tickets | $4.99 | one-time |
| Schoolbus | $4.99 | one-time |
| Tir | $4.99 | one-time |
| Policecar | $6.99 | one-time |
| Greenbike | $8.99 | one-time |
| Redbike | $8.99 | one-time |
| 80 Tickets | $19.99 | one-time |
| Skater | $19.99 | one-time |
| Riotpeople | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Addictive and fun
- 👍 Simple and easy to play
- 🚀 Great way to pass time

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Game crashes when reaching high scores
- 🔍 Lack of features and content
- 💰 Aggressive monetization with ads

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes when collecting large coins
- Inconsistent performance when using certain vehicles

**Requested features**

- More game modes and levels
- Ability to reverse or change directions
- Reduce intrusive ads


### The Planes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-planes-airplane-games/id6480200870)

Pilot various aircraft to destroy enemy stickmen, their buildings, and equipment. Engage in aerial combat with cannons and bombs, upgrade your planes, and conquer enemy airports. Enjoy realistic destruction physics and intuitive controls in this action-packed flight simulator.

**Highlights:** 3D stickman aerial combat, Destructible buildings and equipment, Plane upgrades (speed, weapons), Conquer enemy airports, Realistic destruction physics, Intuitive flight controls

**In-app purchases (30)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 week subscription | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 months subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| Remove annoing banners | $0.99 | one-time |
| 100 Crystals | $0.99 | one-time |
| Increase speed | $0.99 | one-time |
| 350 Crystals | $1.49 | one-time |
| Increase speed 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| 700 Crystals | $2.49 | one-time |
| Expert Pack | $2.49 | one-time |
| Bomber Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| No ads but with a bonus | $2.99 | one-time |
| Increase speed 3 | $2.99 | one-time |
| 1000 Crystals | $3.99 | one-time |
| New skin 3 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Pro Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Foxhound Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| 1000 Crystals with discount | $4.99 | one-time |
| New skin 4 | $4.99 | one-time |
| New skin 5 | $5.99 | one-time |
| 2000 Crystals | $7.49 | one-time |
| Triple Offer | $7.99 | one-time |
| Blade Pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| New skin 6 | $7.99 | one-time |
| 3500 Crystals | $9.99 | one-time |
| All coins x2 | $9.99 | one-time |
| 5000 Crystals | $9.99 | one-time |
| New skin 7 | $9.99 | one-time |
| 2000 Crystals with discount | $12.99 | one-time |
| 3500 Crystals with discount | $17.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Loop Drive 2 free?

Loop Drive 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is The Planes free?

The Planes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Loop Drive 2 or The Planes?

The Planes is rated higher. Loop Drive 2 averages 4.6 out of 5 from 3.5K ratings, while The Planes averages 4.6 from 797 ratings.

### Do Loop Drive 2 or The Planes have ads?

The Planes shows ads; Loop Drive 2 does not.

### Which is updated more often, Loop Drive 2 or The Planes?

Loop Drive 2 ships an update every 5 weeks, and The Planes every 2 months. Most recently, Loop Drive 2 was updated on October 22, 2026 and The Planes on October 25, 2026.

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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.*