# CarX Drift Racing 2 vs Drift Master 3D

CarX Drift Racing 2 and Drift Master 3D both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 70% of CarX Drift Racing 2's written reviews are positive against 27% of Drift Master 3D's. CarX Drift Racing 2 also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (38K vs 998). Drift Master 3D's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 weeks). On price, rating and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. CarX Drift Racing 2 sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.49 per month. Drift Master 3D 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 4.7 for Drift Master 3D. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CarX Drift Racing 2 has 38K ratings behind it against 998, 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 27% of Drift Master 3D's.

CarX Drift Racing 2 ships an update every 5 weeks, Drift Master 3D fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CarX Drift Racing 2 | Drift Master 3D |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (38K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/carx-drift-racing-2/id1198510863/reviews) | **[4.7 (998 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drift-master-3d/id1618428735/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **38K** | 998 |
| Positive reviews | **70.2% of reviews** | 26.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Best chart rank | **#52** | — |
| Size | 3.0 GB | 155 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [CarX Technologies](https://appshunter.io/developer/1179670377) | [Piziz Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1501836961) |

## What reviewers say

### CarX Drift Racing 2

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

**Currently charting:** #52 Top Grossing · Racing, #99 Top Grossing · Sports, #110 Top Free · Racing, #126 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


### Drift Master 3D

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drift-master-3d/id1618428735)

Engage in a prestigious drifting competition. Tap and hold to drift, earn money, and build popularity. Upgrade your car with your earnings to become the ultimate drifter.

**Highlights:** Drifting competition, Earn money, Build popularity, Car upgrades, Intense levels, Improved graphics

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good game
- 🚀 Kept entertained for hours

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Constant lag and freezing issues
- 🐛 Upgrades reset when changing cars
- 🔋 Too many ads
- 🐛 Crashes after ads

**Reported bugs**

- Upgrades reset when changing cars
- Unable to purchase or earn new cars after update

**Requested features**

- Ability to purchase new cars with drifting money
- Larger chest and smaller crop top for female character
- More car customization options
- More cars to unlock


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CarX Drift Racing 2 free?

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

### Is Drift Master 3D free?

Drift Master 3D is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, CarX Drift Racing 2 or Drift Master 3D?

Drift Master 3D is rated higher. CarX Drift Racing 2 averages 4.6 out of 5 from 38K ratings, while Drift Master 3D averages 4.7 from 998 ratings.

### Do CarX Drift Racing 2 or Drift Master 3D have ads?

Drift Master 3D shows ads; CarX Drift Racing 2 does not.

### Which is updated more often, CarX Drift Racing 2 or Drift Master 3D?

CarX Drift Racing 2 ships an update every 5 weeks, and Drift Master 3D fortnightly. Most recently, CarX Drift Racing 2 was updated on October 31, 2026 and Drift Master 3D on October 24, 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.*