Comparison

Derby Madness vs Drift Runner

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Derby Madness

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
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Derby Madness offers a unique real time simulated driving experience with full of actions such as pile ups, crashes, overthrows, push outs, spin outs, slaloms and destructions. ================ The Main Features ================ * Unique gameplay with many actions and crashes - fast and hard actions with push outs, spin outs, overthrows and pile ups - real time simulated car deformations and crashes - with skill tests and destruction series - a lot of cars in one race (up to 32) - replay mode * Many locations with different racing tracks * Wide variety of upgradeable and customizable vehicles to choose from - old cars, big cars, fast cars, racing cars - customize your vehicle with unique paintings - upgrade your car for better performance and longer durabilty * 8 racing game modes, such as - single races - destruction series - skill series - tournaments * 5 achievable difficulty levels with different events * Easy handling - choose between touch, tilt or gamepad steering Derby Madness is the sequel to Bus Derby racing game. If you liked Bus Derby, you will love Derby Madness. Immerse yourself in a world of real, fast-paced demolition derby games with Derby Madness, where every race is an adrenaline-fuelled smash of speed and destruction! The game was featured in "The Best New Games This Week"

About

Drift Runner

Experience the thrill of drifting with this simulator, featuring real-world locations and official pro cars. Customize and build your dream drift car with extensive modification options. Compete against rivals online and master advanced drifting techniques to become the ultimate champion.

Highlights
  • Drifting simulator with street, track, and pro events
  • Build and customize drift cars with extensive modifications
  • Tune engines and fine-tune suspension
  • Race at real-world famous drifting locations
  • Unlock and drive a wide range of JDM, Euro, and Muscle cars
  • Multiplayer online drift battles
  • Master advanced drifting techniques
Features
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Introducing Drift Runner, the ultimate drifting simulator that will push your skills to the limit and have you drifting on the street, track and in pro events! In Partnership with Drift Masters, Drift Runner brings the 2024 Drift Masters season to mobile! Featuring official pro cars, tracks and tandem battle modes, do you have what it takes to become the Drift Masters? BUILD YOUR DRIFT CAR! Build and collect your favorite drift cars with in-depth modifications, turn your street car into the ultimate pro spec drift build and take on your rivals. - Customize your car with unique body parts, wide body kits, wheels, spoilers and more! - Build and tune your engine. Swap in a v8 or turbo charge your engine of choice, modify engine parts and dyno tune for maximum power. - Advanced paint system allows for thousands of color combinations - Fine tune your suspension with height, offset, camber, tilt and angle kits REAL WORLD LOCATIONS! Drift some of the most famous drifting locations around the world ranging from touge mountain runs, industrial streets, official tracks and pro tournaments. - Official Drift Masters tracks and events! - Drift the LZ Compound with Adam LZ - Win the LZ World Tour in Australia with Keep it Reet - Battle it out at the Klutch Kickers Tournament - Head to Australia and drift Luke Finks Archerfield Drift Park - Compete on a growing list of real world, official drift events! WIDE RANGE OF CARS! Unlock and customize a wide range of high-performance drift cars, each with its unique characteristics and handling. - JDM, Euro and Muscle cars, choose the perfect ride that matches your style. - Pro Drift Cars! Get behind the wheel of Pro Drifters cars and show the world your drifting skills. - Featuring Adam LZ, Luke Fink, Jason Ferron and many more to come! BECOME THE DRIFT MASTER! Master the art of drifting: Show off your skills by pulling off jaw-dropping drifts, earning points, and climbing up the leaderboards. Experiment with different drift techniques, including clutch kicks, handbrake turns, and drift chains to become the ultimate Drift Master. - Multiplayer Battles: Take the competition online and drift head-to-head against real players from around the world. - Easy to learn, challenging to master: Drift Runner offers intuitive controls that cater to both casual players and drifting enthusiasts. Start with simple controls and progress to advanced techniques as you become more skilled and confident. Are you ready to unleash your inner drift master? Download Drift Runner now and embark on an epic journey to become the ultimate drift champion. Show off your skills, dominate the leaderboards, and leave a trail of burning rubber in your wake! Join our community: Web:http://driftrunner.io/# Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RB.DriftRunner Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rb.driftrunner/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@roadburngames

Screenshots

Derby Madness4 screens
Drift Runner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Derby Madness at 4.8 against Drift Runner's 3.4. Derby Madness also leads on ratings volume (7.9K vs 30) and review sentiment (85% vs 61%). Drift Runner's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Derby Madness sells 9 one-off in-app purchases and Drift Runner sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Derby Madness holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Derby Madness has 7.9K ratings behind it against 30, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 85% of Derby Madness's written reviews are positive against 61% of Drift Runner's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Derby Madness ships an update every 6 weeks, Drift Runner monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Derby Madness versus Drift Runner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDerby MadnessDrift Runner
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (7.9K ratings) — better3.4 (30 ratings)
Positive reviews84.9% of reviews — better60.5% of reviews
Number of ratings7.9K — better30
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksMonthly — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1.4 GB2.0 GB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperDimension TechnicsRoad Burn Pty Ltd

Customer experience

Derby Madness

All ratings7,552 ratings
Positive95.3%
Neutral2.1%
Negative2.6%
Written reviews476 reviews
Positive84.9%
Neutral6.5%
Negative8.6%

Drift Runner

All ratings30 ratings
Positive53.3%
Neutral13.3%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews76 reviews
Positive60.5%
Neutral11.8%
Negative27.6%

User reviews

Derby Madness

From 7.9K App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

Drift Runner

From 30 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎨 Impressive vehicle customization options
  • 🏎️ Good selection of cars and tracks
  • 🎮 Engaging and challenging gameplay
  • 💰 No ads (mentioned positively by some users)
  • 🖼️ Detailed car models and graphics

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Black screen/grey screen loading issues
  • ⚙️ Poor driving physics and handling
  • 🎮 Arcade-like drifting mechanics
  • 💨 Excessive smoke obscuring visibility
  • 🔋 Causes phone overheating

Bugs and requests

Derby Madness

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

11 requests
  • Multiplayer mode
  • More tracks and cars
  • Customization options
  • Demolition derby mode
  • Steering wheel/controller support
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  • Larger/customizable buttons
  • More destructive physics
  • Endurance race mode
  • Open world/free roam mode
  • Boss races
  • Track building mode

Drift Runner

Reported bugs

12 issues
  • Black screen on game load
  • Grey screen on startup
  • Car disappears/not visible on track
  • Engine swap resulting in negative horsepower
  • Engine swap functionality broken after update
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  • Manual gearbox auto-shifting despite manual mode
  • Car data loss after updates
  • HUD position not saving
  • Car falling under the map during tutorial
  • Throttle response lag/unresponsive
  • Handbrake physics causing complete stop
  • Camera not centering on car properly

Requested features

14 requests
  • Controller/gamepad support
  • Transmission and gear tuning options
  • More cars (Holdens, Falcons, Skylines, Laurels, Japanese classics)
  • Customizable button/control layout
  • Livery and custom car wrap options
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  • More tracks and maps (street/industrial areas)
  • Supercharger modifications
  • Camera position adjustments and first-person improvements
  • BOV/turbo flutter customization
  • Steering assist option
  • Language selection options
  • More events and challenges
  • Roof customization options
  • Slider steering assist feature

In-app purchases

9 purchases

Derby Madness

One-time9
  • Starter Pack$0.99
  • 200,000 Coins$2.99
  • 10 Diamonds$2.99
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  • Ad Free$4.99
  • 500,000 Coins$4.99
  • 30 Diamonds$4.99
  • 1000,000 Coins$7.99
  • 60 Diamonds$7.99
  • 3000,000 Coins$12.99
10 purchases

Drift Runner

One-time10
  • Luke Fink's C6$0.99
  • 100,000 Coins$1.99
  • Engine Tuning$1.99
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  • No Ads$1.99
  • Adam LZ's E36$2.99
  • LZ Compound$3.99
  • Engine Swaps$4.99
  • 400,000 Coins$5.99
  • 1,000,000 Coins$9.99
  • 4,000,000 Coins$12.99

Questions

Is Derby Madness free?
Derby Madness is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Drift Runner free?
Drift Runner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Derby Madness or Drift Runner?
Derby Madness is rated higher. Derby Madness averages 4.8 out of 5 from 7.9K ratings, while Drift Runner averages 3.4 from 30 ratings.
Do Derby Madness or Drift Runner have ads?
Both Derby Madness and Drift Runner show ads.
Which is updated more often, Derby Madness or Drift Runner?
Derby Madness ships an update every 6 weeks, and Drift Runner monthly. Most recently, Derby Madness was updated on November 4, 2026 and Drift Runner on November 3, 2026.

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