Comparison

Hajwala Drift vs Car Simulator 2

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Hajwala Drift

Experience intense and realistic car racing and drifting. Customize vehicles and characters, create custom tracks, and compete online with friends. Explore diverse gameplay modes and environments for an immersive driving adventure.

Highlights
  • Realistic driving experience
  • Car and character customization
  • Custom track creation
  • Online multiplayer (up to 8 players)
  • Voice and text chat
  • Multiple gameplay modes (drifting, police chase, off-road)
  • Day/night and weather control
Features
Currently charting
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HAJWALA is one of the most popular racing and drifting games in the Middle East, delivering an intense and realistic driving experience. Customize your car and character to match your style. Create your own racing tracks, tune your vehicle, perfect your setup, and stand out with a unique design. Play solo or enjoy online mode with up to 8 players at the same time. Stay connected with built-in voice and text chat, bringing you closer to your friends wherever they are. Explore a wide range of gameplay modes and environments, including: - Drifting - Police chase - Off-road desert dune challenges - Burnout challenges - Custom track creation - And more Choose day or night mode and control the weather for a more immersive driving experience. Features: - A large collection of cars to choose from - Car customization and tuning - Character customization - Online multiplayer for up to 8 players - Voice and text chat - Custom track creation - Desert, city, and drifting environments Inspired by Hajwala, a popular style of drifting enjoyed in Saudi Arabia and across the Gulf region, the game brings that unique driving culture into a fun racing and drifting experience. Start your journey now and experience racing and drifting with HAJWALA.

About

Car Simulator 2

Experience a realistic driving simulator with an expansive open world and over 130 vehicles. Compete in races, upgrade your cars, and explore the city solo or online with other players. Earn currency to customize your vehicles, garages, and even purchase a house.

Highlights
  • Realistic driving physics
  • Open world exploration
  • Over 130 cars
  • Online multiplayer
  • Car customization and upgrades
  • Missions and races
  • Dynamic day-night cycle
Features
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Play the most realistic driving simulator! A new open world, over 135 new cars, and amazing gameplay await you! Play online with real players from all over the world, win, and earn currency you can spend on new cars, upgrades, garages, and a house. Cruise all over the city with your friends, upgrade your cars, enter and win insane races, explore a large city, and become the best! Race by your own rules! Let's go! Features: - A fun, free-to-play game that's a blast to play. - Online and single-player modes. - 3D open world. - Daily bonuses and quests. - Fully detailed car models. - Drive from a first- or third-person perspective. - 360-degree car interiors. - Lots of interactive elements in the car models. - Realistic physics and sounds effects. - A mechanic with lots of upgrade options for your cars. - Interactive gas station. - Exciting missions in the form of quests, arcade challenges, and races. - Dynamic day-night cycle. Tips: 1. Buy new cars and upgrade them to win new races. 2. Don't go too fast in the city - drive carefully. 3. Watch out for the cops - they'll give you a ticket if they catch you speeding. 4. Pay attention to interactive tips and dialog boxes. 5. Don't forget to gas up your car at the gas station. 6. You can make extra money by picking up cab fares or working for the mob. 7. Obey the rules of the road.

Screenshots

Hajwala Drift4 screens
Car Simulator 24 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Car Simulator 2 at 4.5 against Hajwala Drift's 4.1. Car Simulator 2 also leads on review sentiment (83% vs 72%). Hajwala Drift's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Hajwala Drift sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Car Simulator 2 sells 12 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Car Simulator 2 holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 19K and 24K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 72% of Hajwala Drift's written reviews are positive against 83% of Car Simulator 2's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hajwala Drift ships an update every 2 months, Car Simulator 2 every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on October 26, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Hajwala Drift versus Car Simulator 2: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHajwala DriftCar Simulator 2
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (19K ratings)4.5 (24K ratings) — better
Positive reviews72.5% of reviews82.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings19K24K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#207#118 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size1.6 GB2.2 GB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRABABA GamesOppanaGames FZC LLC

Customer experience

Hajwala Drift

All ratings18,534 ratings
Positive74.9%
Neutral7.4%
Negative17.8%
Written reviews825 reviews
Positive72.5%
Neutral9.2%
Negative18.3%

Car Simulator 2

All ratings24,423 ratings
Positive88.1%
Neutral3.8%
Negative8.1%
Written reviews1,341 reviews
Positive82.6%
Neutral5.9%
Negative11.6%

User reviews

Hajwala Drift

From 19K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Great game with lots of cars and customization
  • 👍 Multiplayer works well
  • 💡 All cars and customization are free

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
  • 🐛 Laggy performance on some devices
  • 🐛 Bugs with controls and camera

Car Simulator 2

From 24K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Great game
  • 🚀 Awesome graphics
  • 🚀 Fun to drive around
  • 🚀 Lots of cars to choose from
  • 🚀 Customization options

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Glitches and bugs
  • 🐛 Frequent crashes
  • 🐛 Black screen when exiting car
  • 🐛 Drifting issues with certain cars
  • 💰 Expensive cars and upgrades

Bugs and requests

Hajwala Drift

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Game freezes when trying to create custom maps
  • Steering and controls get stuck
  • Frequent crashes on loading screens
  • Graphical glitches and visual bugs

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add more car models and brands
  • Improve graphics and realism
  • Add more customization options like body kits, engines, etc.
  • Improve multiplayer experience with more modes and features
  • Add offline/single player mode

Car Simulator 2

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Disappearing cars in garages
  • Inconsistent fuel consumption
  • Difficulty connecting to online mode
  • Freezing and crashing on older devices

Requested features

10 requests
  • More car brands and models
  • Larger map and more locations
  • Ability to own and customize houses
  • Multiplayer mode with friends
  • Character customization
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  • Realistic damage and repair system
  • Weather effects and seasons
  • Ability to start businesses and jobs
  • Improved navigation and GPS
  • More missions and challenges

In-app purchases

9 purchases

Hajwala Drift

Subscriptions8
  • Lite Subscription$1.991 Month
  • VIP Subscription$4.991 Month
  • Lite Subscription -Three Month$4.993 Months
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  • Lite Subscription - Six Month$9.996 Months
  • VIP Subscription - Three Month$12.993 Months
  • Lite Subscription - One Year$21.991 Year
  • VIP Subscription - Six Month$24.996 Months
  • VIP Subscription - One Year$44.991 Year
One-time1
  • VIP Gift$4.99
12 purchases

Car Simulator 2

One-time12
  • Disable interstitial Ads$1.99
  • 55.000 Coins$2.99
  • Car Velarion$4.99
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  • 121.000 Coins$5.99
  • Diamond$7.99
  • 331.000 Coins$8.99
  • G-Wagen M$9.99
  • Haste$9.99
  • Car Bull$12.99
  • 100 Blueprints$14.99
  • Mansion on the beach$14.99
  • 718.000 Coins$17.99

Questions

Is Hajwala Drift free?
Hajwala Drift is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Car Simulator 2 free?
Car Simulator 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Hajwala Drift or Car Simulator 2?
Car Simulator 2 is rated higher. Hajwala Drift averages 4.1 out of 5 from 19K ratings, while Car Simulator 2 averages 4.5 from 24K ratings.
Do Hajwala Drift or Car Simulator 2 have ads?
Both Hajwala Drift and Car Simulator 2 show ads.
Which is updated more often, Hajwala Drift or Car Simulator 2?
Hajwala Drift ships an update every 2 months, and Car Simulator 2 every 6 weeks. Most recently, Hajwala Drift was updated on October 26, 2026 and Car Simulator 2 on October 26, 2026.
Which is more popular, Hajwala Drift or Car Simulator 2?
Hajwala Drift currently peaks at #207 in the App Store charts, and Car Simulator 2 at #118. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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