Retro Highway vs #DRIVE
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Retro Highway
Experience classic arcade racing with simple controls and challenging gameplay. Dodge traffic, perform stunts, and explore diverse environments. Collect and upgrade bikes, battle rivals, and compete for high scores.
- Simple one-touch controls
- High-speed traffic dodging
- Perform breakneck stunts
- Explore six unique environments
- Collect and upgrade 10+ bikes
- Battle rival bikers and participate in events
- Stylish pixel art graphics and chiptune soundtrack
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Retro Highway is a throwback game that mixes simple controls with the tough challenges of classic arcade games. Dodge traffic at high speed, and jump off ramps to perform breakneck stunts. • Explore six unique environments ranging from a hot desert freeway to a futuristic moon base • Take on daring challenges and compete with your friends or players worldwide for the highest scores • Choose from 10+ bikes and upgrade powerups to match your playstyle • Battle other rival bikers and participate in special events • Enjoy stylish pixel art graphics and an energetic chiptune soundtrack in a total nostalgia rush Hit the Highway and return to the days of pure arcade fun!
#DRIVE
Experience an endless driving game inspired by 1970s action films. Choose your car and destination, then hit the road, but be careful not to crash. Enjoy simple controls and a visually appealing experience.
- Endless driving gameplay
- Inspired by 1970s road movies
- Car and environment selection
- Simple and intuitive controls
- Great graphics and visuals
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#DRIVE is an endless driving videogame inspired by road and action movies from 1970s. As simple as possible, allowing the player to pick a car, pick the place and just hit the road. Just be aware not to hit anything else. No matter where we drive, no matter what we drive or how fast we drive. We simply chose to drive. And you? EULA: https://www.drive.game/eula Terms Of Use: https://www.drive.game/terms-of-use Privacy Policy: https://www.drive.game/privacy-policy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ratings volume: #DRIVE at 32K against Retro Highway's 5.6K. Retro Highway's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence 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
Both are free to download. Retro Highway sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and #DRIVE sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 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 — 4.5 for Retro Highway against 4.6 for #DRIVE. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: #DRIVE has 32K ratings behind it against 5.6K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 80% of Retro Highway's written reviews are positive against 81% of #DRIVE's.
Retro Highway ships an update every 2 months, #DRIVE monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Retro Highway | #DRIVE |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (5.6K ratings) | 4.6 (32K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 79.6% of reviews | 81.5% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 5.6K | 32K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 64 MB | 743 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Gearhead Games ApS | Pixel Perfect Dude S.A. |
Customer experience
Retro Highway
#DRIVE
User reviews
Retro Highway
From 5.6K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Fast-paced gameplay
- 👍 Retro graphics and style
- 💎 Addictive and fun
- 🎮 Nostalgic arcade feel
- 🎶 Great soundtrack
Room to improve
- 🐛 Crashes and bugs
- 💰 Expensive bike upgrades
- 📺 Intrusive ads
- 🕹️ Controls can be unresponsive
- 🕹️ Difficult level design
#DRIVE
From 32K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 👍 Great graphics and visuals
- 🎨 Unique car and environment designs
- 💰 Reasonable in-app purchases
- 🕹️ Simple and intuitive controls
Room to improve
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 🔄 Repetitive and monotonous gameplay
- 📦 Lack of content and map variety
- 🕹️ Challenging controls
- 🤖 Repetitive dialogue and voice lines
Bugs and requests
Retro Highway
Reported bugs
4 issues- Game crashes after watching ads
- Sound issues (muting, no sound effects)
- Steering buttons not registering inputs
- Inconsistent ramp behavior
Requested features
5 requests- Add more levels and environments
- Implement controller support
- Improve level progression and difficulty curve
- Introduce new gameplay modes (e.g. racing, challenges)
- Add more bike customization options
#DRIVE
Reported bugs
5 issues- Terrain not loading properly
- Inconsistent damage/crash mechanics
- Challenges not tracking properly
- Progression system issues
- Crashes and freezes on some devices
Requested features
5 requests- More maps and environments
- Customization options for cars
- Multiplayer or competitive modes
- Offline mode or progress saving
- More diverse challenges and objectives
In-app purchases
Retro Highway
- Starter Pack$2.99
- Remove Ads$2.99
- Event Pass$3.99
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- 2x Coins$3.99
- Unlimited Boost$3.99
- 2x Wrenches$5.99
- Medium Coin Pack$5.99
- Premium Pack$9.99
- Big Coin Pack$9.99
- Premium Pass$12.99
#DRIVE
- #VIP Access Weekly7 Days trial$1.997 Days
- #VIP Access Monthly1 Month trial$5.991 Month
- 10000 Caps + 40 Postcards$0.99
- Tier 1 Name$0.99
- Remove Ads$1.99
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- 25000 Caps + 100 Postcards$1.99
- Remove Ads Plus$2.99
- 60000 Caps + 250 Postcards$3.99
- #DRIVE Pass$5.99
- Unlock All$12.99
