# Car Driving Simulator Games vs Car Simulator 2

Car Driving Simulator Games and Car Simulator 2 both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 83% of Car Simulator 2's written reviews are positive against 71% of Car Driving Simulator Games's. Car Driving Simulator Games's advantage is ratings volume (106K vs 24K) and chart position (#24 vs #147). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Car Driving Simulator Games sells 17 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and Car Simulator 2 sells 12 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Car Driving Simulator Games against 4.5 for Car Simulator 2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 106K and 24K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 71% of Car Driving Simulator Games's written reviews are positive against 83% of Car Simulator 2's.

Car Driving Simulator Games ships an update monthly, Car Simulator 2 every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Car Driving Simulator Games | Car Simulator 2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (106K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/car-driving-simulator-games/id1247758515/reviews)** | [4.5 (24K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/car-simulator-2/id1456091972/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **106K** | 24K |
| Positive reviews | 71.1% of reviews | **82.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#24** | #147 |
| Size | 850 MB | 2.2 GB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Better Games Studio Pty Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1247758514) | [OppanaGames FZC LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1666882652) |

## What reviewers say

### Car Driving Simulator Games

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/car-driving-simulator-games/id1247758515)

**Currently charting:** #24 Top Free · Racing, #100 Top Free · Simulation, #179 Top Grossing · Racing (US App Store)

Experience an immersive driving adventure with a vast collection of exotic vehicles across three expansive open-world maps. Customize your rides with extensive options and enjoy realistic engine sounds. Engage in multiplayer races and discover interactive elements.

**Highlights:** Over 85 exotic vehicles, Extensive vehicle customization, Three large open-world maps, Realistic engine sounds, Multiplayer racing, Daily rewards system

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (17)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP Club Membership Weekly | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| VIP Club Membership Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Unlock F-150 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock CHALLENGER 2022 | $1.99 | one-time |
| 50000 In-Game Cash | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Advertisements | $1.99 | one-time |
| 150000 In-Game Cash | $2.99 | one-time |
| Starter Cash Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited Fuel & No Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| 2022 Economy Mix Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Bronze Cash Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Unlock CENTENARIO 7 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Super Car Pack | $6.99 | one-time |
| SUV Pack #01 | $8.99 | one-time |
| Silver Cash Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Elite Sports Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Cars | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent driving simulation
- 👍 Variety of cars and customization
- 🚦 Helpful road sign learning
- 🤩 Fun and addictive gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional glitches and crashes
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 🚦 Strict adherence to traffic rules can be frustrating
- 🎥 Limited camera controls

**Reported bugs**

- Blinkers not turning off automatically after turns
- Inconsistent collision detection and damage modeling
- Freezing and crashing issues on older devices

**Requested features**

- Ability to get out of the car and explore the environment
- More open-world driving with less restrictive traffic rules
- Multiplayer mode with voice chat
- Expanded map and location variety


### Car Simulator 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/car-simulator-2/id1456091972)

**Currently charting:** #147 Top Grossing · Racing, #168 Top Free · Racing (US App Store)

Experience a realistic driving simulator with an expansive open world and over 130 vehicles. Compete in races, upgrade your cars, and explore the city solo or online with other players. Earn currency to customize your vehicles, garages, and even purchase a house.

**Highlights:** Realistic driving physics, Open world exploration, Over 130 cars, Online multiplayer, Car customization and upgrades, Missions and races, Dynamic day-night cycle

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

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Disable interstitial Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| 55.000 Coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| Car Velarion | $4.99 | one-time |
| 121.000 Coins | $5.99 | one-time |
| Diamond | $7.99 | one-time |
| 331.000 Coins | $8.99 | one-time |
| G-Wagen M | $9.99 | one-time |
| Haste | $9.99 | one-time |
| Car Bull | $12.99 | one-time |
| 100 Blueprints | $14.99 | one-time |
| Mansion on the beach | $14.99 | one-time |
| 718.000 Coins | $17.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great game
- 🚀 Awesome graphics
- 🚀 Fun to drive around
- 🚀 Lots of cars to choose from
- 🚀 Customization options

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitches and bugs
- 🐛 Frequent crashes
- 🐛 Black screen when exiting car
- 🐛 Drifting issues with certain cars
- 💰 Expensive cars and upgrades

**Reported bugs**

- Disappearing cars in garages
- Inconsistent fuel consumption
- Difficulty connecting to online mode
- Freezing and crashing on older devices

**Requested features**

- More car brands and models
- Larger map and more locations
- Ability to own and customize houses
- Multiplayer mode with friends
- Character customization


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Car Driving Simulator Games free?

Car Driving Simulator Games is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Car Simulator 2 free?

Car Simulator 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Car Driving Simulator Games or Car Simulator 2?

Car Driving Simulator Games is rated higher. Car Driving Simulator Games averages 4.6 out of 5 from 106K ratings, while Car Simulator 2 averages 4.5 from 24K ratings.

### Do Car Driving Simulator Games or Car Simulator 2 have ads?

Both Car Driving Simulator Games and Car Simulator 2 show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Car Driving Simulator Games or Car Simulator 2?

Car Driving Simulator Games ships an update monthly, and Car Simulator 2 every 6 weeks. Most recently, Car Driving Simulator Games was updated on November 1, 2026 and Car Simulator 2 on November 1, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Car Driving Simulator Games or Car Simulator 2?

Car Driving Simulator Games currently peaks at #24 in the App Store charts, and Car Simulator 2 at #147. 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.*