# CarX Drift Racing 2 vs Absolute Drift

The clearest difference is price: CarX Drift Racing 2 at Free against Absolute Drift's $0.99. CarX Drift Racing 2 also leads on review sentiment (70% vs 46%) and ratings volume (38K vs 717). Absolute Drift's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and device support (4 vs 2). On rating, update cadence, ads and chart position there is nothing between them.

CarX Drift Racing 2 is free to download; Absolute Drift costs $0.99 up front. CarX Drift Racing 2 sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.49 per month. Absolute Drift asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for CarX Drift Racing 2 against 4.6 for Absolute Drift. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CarX Drift Racing 2 has 38K ratings behind it against 717, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 70% of CarX Drift Racing 2's written reviews are positive against 46% of Absolute Drift's.

CarX Drift Racing 2 ships an update every 5 weeks, Absolute Drift monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CarX Drift Racing 2 | Absolute Drift |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $0.99 |
| Rating | [4.6 (38K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/carx-drift-racing-2/id1198510863/reviews) | **[4.6 (717 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/absolute-drift/id1356770278/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **38K** | 717 |
| Positive reviews | **70.2% of reviews** | 45.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #50 | **#44** |
| Size | 3.0 GB | 390 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **7.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [CarX Technologies](https://appshunter.io/developer/1179670377) | [Noodlecake](https://appshunter.io/developer/370828169) |

## What reviewers say

### CarX Drift Racing 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/carx-drift-racing-2/id1198510863)

**Currently charting:** #50 Top Grossing · Racing, #89 Top Grossing · Sports, #104 Top Free · Racing, #114 Top Free · Sports (US App Store)

Experience realistic drift racing with friends in real-time multiplayer rooms. Customize your cars with extensive visual and performance tuning options. Master advanced techniques like tandem drifting with the innovative XDS system.

**Highlights:** Real-time multiplayer drift rooms, Extensive visual car customization, Advanced performance tuning, Realistic driving physics, Tandem drifting with XDS system, Online championships and club racing

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| All Access  (Monthly) | $4.49 | per month |
| SILVER. Great deal. | $1.49 | one-time |
| SILVER. Limited set. | $1.49 | one-time |
| GOLD. Great deal. | $2.49 | one-time |
| GOLD. Limited set. | $2.49 | one-time |
| SILVER. Balanced set | $4.99 | one-time |
| Special pass | $4.99 | one-time |
| GOLD. Balanced set | $5.99 | one-time |
| SILVER. Big set. | $6.99 | one-time |
| SILVER. Large set. | $10.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Amazing graphics and physics
- 👍 Excellent drifting experience
- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 👍 Tons of customization options
- 🚀 Realistic engine sounds

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 💰 Expensive upgrades and cars
- 🕰️ Slow progression and earning money
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🤖 Multiplayer issues like hackers and unfair matchmaking

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes and freezes
- Clipping issues with objects
- Inconsistent car performance between single-player and multiplayer
- Incorrect rewards and currency not being awarded properly

**Requested features**

- Selling/trading unwanted cars
- More tracks and maps
- Engine swapping
- Improved fuel/energy system
- Ability to create custom tracks


### Absolute Drift

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

**Currently charting:** #44 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 CarX Drift Racing 2 free?

CarX Drift Racing 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Absolute Drift free?

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

### Which has better reviews, CarX Drift Racing 2 or Absolute Drift?

Absolute Drift is rated higher. CarX Drift Racing 2 averages 4.6 out of 5 from 38K ratings, while Absolute Drift averages 4.6 from 717 ratings.

### Do CarX Drift Racing 2 or Absolute Drift have ads?

Neither CarX Drift Racing 2 nor Absolute Drift shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, CarX Drift Racing 2 or Absolute Drift?

CarX Drift Racing 2 ships an update every 5 weeks, and Absolute Drift monthly. Most recently, CarX Drift Racing 2 was updated on October 31, 2026 and Absolute Drift on October 30, 2026.

### Which is more popular, CarX Drift Racing 2 or Absolute Drift?

CarX Drift Racing 2 currently peaks at #50 in the App Store charts, and Absolute Drift at #44. 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.*