# Catch Up vs Sling Drift

Catch Up and Sling Drift both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 84% of Catch Up's written reviews are positive against 47% of Sling Drift's. Catch Up also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (monthly vs every 5 months). Sling Drift's advantage is ratings volume (287K vs 11K) and chart position (#108 vs unranked). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Catch Up sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Sling Drift sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Catch Up against 4.5 for Sling Drift. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sling Drift has 287K ratings behind it against 11K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 84% of Catch Up's written reviews are positive against 47% of Sling Drift's.

Catch Up ships an update monthly, Sling Drift every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Catch Up | Sling Drift |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/catch-up/id1235879678/reviews) | [4.5 (287K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sling-drift/id1377372413/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 11K | **287K** |
| Positive reviews | **83.6% of reviews** | 47.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#108** |
| Size | 41 MB | 244 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Ketchapp](https://appshunter.io/developer/528065807) | [AI Games FZ](https://appshunter.io/developer/1478916023) |

## What reviewers say

### Catch Up

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/catch-up/id1235879678)

Guide a rolling ball through challenging obstacle courses. Test your reflexes and speed to reach the finish line and set new high scores. Compete with friends to see who can achieve the best results.

**Highlights:** Roll fast, Avoid obstacles, Drive ball to victory, Beat friend's records, Attentive gameplay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium character #1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Premium character #2 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Premium character #3 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Premium character #4 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Premium character #5 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Premium character #6 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Premium character #7 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Premium character #8 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| 9000 Gems | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 👍 Entertaining and challenging
- 🎨 Colorful and visually appealing
- 💰 Ability to earn gems/balls through ads

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Frequent ads that can interrupt gameplay
- 🐛 Occasional crashes and glitches
- 🕰️ Game speeds up too quickly for some users
- 🎨 Limited customization options

**Reported bugs**

- Ads not loading properly
- Inability to revive or continue after watching ads

**Requested features**

- Difficulty settings or speed control
- More customization options for balls and backgrounds
- Ability to use gems for more than just balls
- Online multiplayer mode


### Sling Drift

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sling-drift/id1377372413)

**Currently charting:** #108 Top Free · Racing (US App Store)

Master the art of car drifting in this addictive 2D game. Tap and hold to slide your car, collect gems to unlock new vehicles, and conquer challenging race courses. Enjoy easy controls and a multiplayer mode for endless fun.

**Highlights:** Easy one-tap controls, Unlockable sport cars, Addictive gameplay, Multiplayer mode, Gem collection for upgrades, Challenging drift race courses

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP Subscription | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Remove Banner and Game Over Ad | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Addictive and fun gameplay
- 👍 Simple and easy to play
- 🎮 Satisfying drifting mechanics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤖 Excessive and intrusive ads
- 💰 Expensive VIP subscription
- 🐛 Inconsistent mechanics and glitches

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes and freezes
- Incorrect score tracking
- Unresponsive controls

**Requested features**

- Multiplayer mode
- More car customization options
- Varied track themes and environments


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Catch Up free?

Catch Up is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Sling Drift free?

Sling Drift is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Catch Up or Sling Drift?

Catch Up and Sling Drift are both rated 4.5 out of 5 on the App Store, from 11K and 287K ratings respectively.

### Do Catch Up or Sling Drift have ads?

Sling Drift shows ads; Catch Up does not.

### Which is updated more often, Catch Up or Sling Drift?

Catch Up ships an update monthly, and Sling Drift every 5 months. Most recently, Catch Up was updated on October 17, 2026 and Sling Drift on October 19, 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.*