# Derby Madness vs #DRIVE

The clearest difference is ratings volume: #DRIVE at 32K against Derby Madness's 7.9K. On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Derby Madness sells 9 one-off in-app purchases and #DRIVE sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 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 — 4.8 for Derby Madness against 4.6 for #DRIVE. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7.9K and 32K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 85% of Derby Madness's written reviews are positive against 82% of #DRIVE's.

Derby Madness ships an update every 6 weeks, #DRIVE every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 26, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Derby Madness | #DRIVE |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (7.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/derby-madness/id1280965727/reviews)** | [4.6 (32K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drive/id1366180154/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 7.9K | **32K** |
| Positive reviews | **85.0% of reviews** | 81.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 1.4 GB | 747 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dimension Technics](https://appshunter.io/developer/372972949) | [Pixel Perfect Dude S.A.](https://appshunter.io/developer/498490654) |

## What reviewers say

### Derby Madness

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/derby-madness/id1280965727)

Experience intense, real-time demolition derby action with realistic car deformations and crashes. Engage in various game modes, customize and upgrade vehicles, and enjoy dynamic pile-ups and destructions on diverse tracks.

**Highlights:** Real-time simulated driving and crashes, Upgradeable and customizable vehicles, Multiple racing tracks and locations, 8 diverse racing game modes, Up to 32 cars in a single race, Replay mode

**Features:** Game Controller support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Starter Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| 200,000 Coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| 10 Diamonds | $2.99 | one-time |
| Ad Free | $4.99 | one-time |
| 500,000 Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| 30 Diamonds | $4.99 | one-time |
| 1000,000 Coins | $7.99 | one-time |
| 60 Diamonds | $7.99 | one-time |
| 3000,000 Coins | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great game
- 🚀 Awesome physics
- 🚀 Realistic damage
- 👍 Fun gameplay
- 👍 Addictive

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Unstable after in-app purchases
- 🐛 Overheating issues
- 🐛 Unresponsive controls
- 🐛 Unfair AI behavior
- 🔋 Drains battery quickly

**Reported bugs**

- Crashing after in-app purchases
- Ads muting the game audio
- Inconsistent cornering physics
- Respawn time issues

**Requested features**

- Multiplayer mode
- More tracks and cars
- Customization options
- Demolition derby mode
- Steering wheel/controller support


### #DRIVE

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drive/id1366180154)

Experience an endless driving adventure inspired by 1970s action films. Choose your vehicle and destination, then hit the road for a thrilling, obstacle-avoiding journey. Immerse yourself in a world where the freedom of the drive is paramount.

**Highlights:** Endless driving gameplay, Inspired by 70s road/action movies, Car selection, Location selection, Obstacle avoidance

**Features:** Game Controller support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| #VIP Access Weekly | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| #VIP Access Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| 10000 Caps + 40 Postcards | $0.99 | one-time |
| Tier 1 Name | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| 25000 Caps + 100 Postcards | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads Plus | $2.99 | one-time |
| Legendary Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| 60000 Caps + 250 Postcards | $3.99 | one-time |
| #DRIVE Pass | $5.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All | $12.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 👍 Great graphics and visuals
- 🎨 Unique car and environment designs
- 💰 Reasonable in-app purchases
- 🕹️ Simple and intuitive controls

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 🔄 Repetitive and monotonous gameplay
- 📦 Lack of content and map variety
- 🕹️ Challenging controls
- 🤖 Repetitive dialogue and voice lines

**Reported bugs**

- Terrain not loading properly
- Inconsistent damage/crash mechanics
- Challenges not tracking properly
- Progression system issues
- Crashes and freezes on some devices

**Requested features**

- More maps and environments
- Customization options for cars
- Multiplayer or competitive modes
- Offline mode or progress saving
- More diverse challenges and objectives


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Derby Madness free?

Derby Madness is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is #DRIVE free?

#DRIVE is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Derby Madness or #DRIVE?

Derby Madness is rated higher. Derby Madness averages 4.8 out of 5 from 7.9K ratings, while #DRIVE averages 4.6 from 32K ratings.

### Do Derby Madness or #DRIVE have ads?

Both Derby Madness and #DRIVE show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Derby Madness or #DRIVE?

Derby Madness ships an update every 6 weeks, and #DRIVE every 3 weeks. Most recently, Derby Madness was updated on October 26, 2026 and #DRIVE on October 26, 2026.

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