DATA WING vs Drifto
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
DATA WING
Experience a story-driven racing adventure through a neon-lit computer system. Deliver data, master intuitive controls, and uncover a conspiracy as the system faces an attack. Enjoy a compelling narrative, challenging levels, and a competitive leaderboard.
- Story-driven racing adventure
- Intuitive two-touch controls
- Wall-thrusting racing mechanics
- Over 40 levels
- Competitive crown system and leaderboards
- Original soundtrack
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Blast through a stylish, neon landscape in this story-driven, racing adventure. DATA WINGs deliver critical data throughout the computer system, following Mother's orders without question. But when the system comes under attack, and Mother becomes irrational, something must be done! • Intuitive two-touch controls with an arcade feel • Sleek racing with a focus on thrusting off walls • A +2 hour story with over 40 levels • A competitive crown system. Own courses and the leaderboards! • An amazing soundtrack from world-class producers. Featuring: luxury elite, 18 Carat Affair, ESPRIT 空想, t e l e p a t h テレパシー能力者, Eyeliner and NxxxxxS "A ridiculously stylish 2D racer" - TouchArcade DATA WING is the solo passion-project of Dan Vogt; a 15-year veteran of the games industry.
Drifto
Experience pure, satisfying car drifting with simple controls. Slide a variety of cars down endless roads, earning points to unlock new vehicles and tracks. Enjoy a no-frills, skill-based drifting adventure.
- Infinite drifting gameplay
- Simple one-finger controls
- Unlockable cars and tracks
- Satisfying tire smoke effects
- Score-based progression
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No campaign, no cutscenes, just beautifully simple scenery and a whole lot of tyre smoke. How far can you get? Drifto is the most simple and satifsying car drifting game you'll find. Throw a huge range of cars down a selection of infinitely long roads with the tip of a single finger. You'll earn points, buy cars, unlock tracks, and repeat. No fluff.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: DATA WING at none against Drifto's 13. DATA WING also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (97% vs 88%). Drifto's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months) and chart position (#148 vs unranked). On price, rating, ratings volume and device support 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. Drifto sells 12 one-off in-app purchases. DATA WING asks for nothing beyond the download.
DATA WING holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 24K and 14K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 97% of DATA WING's written reviews are positive against 88% of Drifto's.
DATA WING ships an update every 3 months, Drifto monthly. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.
| Parameter | DATA WING | Drifto |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (24K ratings) — better | 4.7 (14K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 97.1% of reviews — better | 87.8% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 24K — better | 14K |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | #148 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 103 MB | 318 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Dan Vogt | Jonathon Howe |
Customer experience
DATA WING
Drifto
User reviews
DATA WING
From 24K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 🎨 Beautiful visuals and aesthetics
- 🎵 Excellent soundtrack
- 👍 Intuitive controls
- 🔒 No ads or in-app purchases
Room to improve
- 🔋 Battery-intensive
- 🔍 Short length/content
- 🐛 Occasional control issues
Drifto
From 14K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Smooth drifting mechanics
- 👍 Simplistic and relaxing gameplay
- 🔒 No ads
- 👍 Good variety of cars and maps
- 👍 Satisfying drift physics
Room to improve
- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 🔋 Progression can feel grindy
- 👎 Limited customization options
- 👎 Leaderboard issues
Bugs and requests
DATA WING
Reported bugs
2 issues- Certain levels have tight time requirements
- Difficulty spikes in some areas
Requested features
4 requests- More levels and content
- Multiplayer/online racing mode
- Level editor/creator
- Ability to replay/revisit story elements
Drifto
Reported bugs
3 issues- Crashes after reaching high scores
- Leaderboard not accurately reflecting scores
- Graphical issues on certain devices
Requested features
6 requests- More maps and cars
- Ability to customize cars
- Multiplayer mode
- Reverse driving functionality
- More challenging game modes
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- Ability to see full global leaderboard
In-app purchases
DATA WING
No in-app purchases
Drifto
- No Cheese!$1.99
- and welcome back to the news$1.99
- I am the night$2.99
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