# GRID™ Autosport vs Absolute Drift

The clearest difference is price: Absolute Drift at $0.99 against GRID™ Autosport's $9.99. Absolute Drift also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). GRID™ Autosport's advantage is review sentiment (72% vs 46%) and ratings volume (2.9K vs 716). On rating, ads, monetization model and chart position there is nothing between them.

GRID™ Autosport costs $9.99 and Absolute Drift $0.99 up front. GRID™ Autosport sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Absolute Drift asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for GRID™ Autosport against 4.6 for Absolute Drift. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2.9K and 716 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 72% of GRID™ Autosport's written reviews are positive against 46% of Absolute Drift's.

GRID™ Autosport ships an update every 3 months, Absolute Drift monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | GRID™ Autosport | Absolute Drift |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $9.99 | **$0.99** |
| Rating | [4.6 (2.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grid-autosport/id1179421849/reviews) | **[4.6 (716 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/absolute-drift/id1356770278/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.9K** | 716 |
| Positive reviews | **72.3% of reviews** | 45.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#25** | #43 |
| Size | 3.8 GB | 390 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **7.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Feral Interactive Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/402470125) | [Noodlecake](https://appshunter.io/developer/370828169) |

## What reviewers say

### GRID™ Autosport

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grid-autosport/id1179421849)

**Currently charting:** #25 Top Paid · Racing, #157 Top Paid · Simulation, #191 Top Grossing · Racing (US App Store)

Experience console-quality racing with a mix of simulation and arcade handling. Choose from 100 cars and 100 circuits, with intuitive controls and scalable difficulty. Download additional content for free.

**Highlights:** Console-quality graphics and performance, 100 high-performance cars, 100 diverse circuits, Intuitive touch, tilt, and gamepad controls, Scalable difficulty settings, Free additional car and track downloads

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| HD Textures | Free | one-time |
| All DLC | Free | one-time |
| Drag Pack | Free | one-time |
| Road & Track Pack | Free | one-time |
| Sprint Pack | Free | one-time |
| Coupé Style Pack | Free | one-time |
| Best of British Pack | Free | one-time |
| Black Edition Pack | Free | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fantastic graphics
- 🚀 Console-quality gameplay
- 👍 No in-app purchases
- 👍 Customizable controls
- 👍 Variety of cars and tracks

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and performance issues
- 🔋 Drains battery quickly
- 👎 Difficult controls, especially on mobile
- 👎 Unresponsive steering

**Reported bugs**

- Save data corruption
- Inability to download DLC
- Crashes on launch

**Requested features**

- Improved cockpit view and interior details
- More customization options
- Multiplayer mode
- Ability to use own music
- Optimized performance for newer devices


### Absolute Drift

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/absolute-drift/id1356770278)

**Currently charting:** #43 Top Paid · Racing (US App Store)

Master the art of drifting across various game modes and challenging levels. Explore unique environments, customize cars, and compete for top spots on global leaderboards. Enjoy an immersive soundtrack and controller support.

**Highlights:** Master drifting skills, 6 unique drift cars with customization, 3 game modes: Driftkhana, Drifting, Mountain Drifting, 34 challenging levels, 5 Free-Roaming areas, Online leaderboards, MFi Controller Support

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 👍 Satisfying drifting mechanics
- 🎨 Unique art style
- 🎵 Great soundtrack

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Small buttons and controls
- 🔋 Battery draining
- 🐛 Progress reset issues
- 🤯 Steep learning curve

**Reported bugs**

- Crashing on launch
- Inconsistent gear shifting
- Corrupted replays
- Broken Game Center integration

**Requested features**

- Manual transmission option
- Customizable button sizes
- More cars and customization
- Separate leaderboards for controller and touch


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GRID™ Autosport free?

GRID™ Autosport costs $9.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Absolute Drift free?

Absolute Drift costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, GRID™ Autosport or Absolute Drift?

Absolute Drift is rated higher. GRID™ Autosport averages 4.6 out of 5 from 2.9K ratings, while Absolute Drift averages 4.6 from 716 ratings.

### Do GRID™ Autosport or Absolute Drift have ads?

Neither GRID™ Autosport nor Absolute Drift shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, GRID™ Autosport or Absolute Drift?

GRID™ Autosport ships an update every 3 months, and Absolute Drift monthly. Most recently, GRID™ Autosport was updated on October 28, 2026 and Absolute Drift on October 26, 2026.

### Which is more popular, GRID™ Autosport or Absolute Drift?

GRID™ Autosport currently peaks at #25 in the App Store charts, and Absolute Drift at #43. 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.*