DATA WING vs Drive, Not Dive
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.
Drive, Not Dive
Navigate a car across a narrow plank, tapping left or right to control its movement. Collect coins for rewards and to trigger chaotic effects like freezing time or dodging missiles. Compete on a global leaderboard and unlock a variety of cars.
- Tap to control plank
- Coin-based power-ups
- Global leaderboard
- Unlockable cars
- Minimalist artwork
- Catchy in-game music
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One car. One plank. Zero room for error. In Drive, not Dive, your car teeters on a narrow plank above certain doom. Tap left or right to shift the plank and stay in control — for now. Coins offer both rewards and chaos: freeze time, speed things up, or trigger falling missiles. The longer you last, the higher you score. Unlock a lineup of unforgettable cars and prove yourself on the global leaderboard. Features: 1. Simple, Clean Artwork – Minimal design with maximum focus on gameplay. 2. Catchy In-Game Music – Fun, lighthearted audio to match the chaos. 3. Global Leaderboard – Compete with players around the world. 4. 15+ Cars to Unlock – From classics to crazy, build your ultimate garage. 5. Surprise Coin Effects – Freeze, speed up, or dodge missiles — every coin counts! Ready to drive? Just don't dive.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: DATA WING at none against Drive, Not Dive's 5. DATA WING also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.9 vs 4.5). Drive, Not Dive's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 3 months) and chart position (#196 vs unranked). On price 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. Drive, Not Dive sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. DATA WING asks for nothing beyond the download.
DATA WING holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DATA WING has 24K ratings behind it against 1.7K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 97% of DATA WING's written reviews are positive against 80% of Drive, Not Dive's.
DATA WING ships an update every 3 months, Drive, Not Dive every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | DATA WING | Drive, Not Dive |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (24K ratings) — better | 4.5 (1.7K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 97.0% of reviews — better | 80.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 24K — better | 1.7K |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | #196 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 103 MB | 116 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Dan Vogt | Vikas Pawar |
Customer experience
DATA WING
Drive, Not Dive
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
Drive, Not Dive
From 1.7K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Fun and engaging gameplay
- 💡 Inspired by similar games like Level With Me
- 🚀 Simple but challenging
Room to improve
- 🐛 Controls too small and close together
- 🔥 Missiles drop too quickly
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
Drive, Not Dive
Reported bugs
1 issue- Buttons are hard to hit, causing many dives
Requested features
2 requests- Larger or adjustable controls
- No ads option
In-app purchases
DATA WING
No in-app purchases
Drive, Not Dive
- Buggy Blaster$0.99
- Speedster$0.99
- Golf Glider$0.99
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- Track Titan$0.99
- Remove Ads$1.99
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