# Dune! vs Sling Drift

The clearest difference is update cadence: Dune! at fortnightly against Sling Drift's every 5 months. Sling Drift's advantage is review sentiment (47% vs 28%) and chart position (#64 vs #209). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Dune! sells 9 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 Dune! against 4.5 for Sling Drift. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 545K and 287K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 28% of Dune!'s written reviews are positive against 47% of Sling Drift's.

Dune! ships an update fortnightly, Sling Drift every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dune! | Sling Drift |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (545K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dune/id1291851950/reviews) | [4.5 (287K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sling-drift/id1377372413/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **545K** | 287K |
| Positive reviews | 28.4% of reviews | **47.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #209 | **#64** |
| Size | 294 MB | 244 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Voodoo](https://appshunter.io/developer/714804730) | [AI Games FZ](https://appshunter.io/developer/1478916023) |

## What reviewers say

### Dune!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dune/id1291851950)

**Currently charting:** #209 Top Free · Action (US App Store)

Navigate a challenging jumping game where precision is key. Score points by jumping above the line, but be mindful of increasingly difficult landings. Avoid crashing to maintain a smooth gameplay experience.

**Highlights:** Score by jumping above the line, Increasing landing difficulty, Avoid crashing, Smooth gameplay, High score chasing

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Revive | $0.99 | one-time |
| Small Coins Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Medium Coins Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Buy small pack of energy | $3.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $7.99 | one-time |
| Buy medium pack of energy | $9.99 | one-time |
| Big Coins Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Buy big pack of energy | $12.99 | one-time |
| Large Coins Pack | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ⭐ Addictive and fun gameplay
- 🎨 Customizable balls, backgrounds, and grounds
- 🕹️ Satisfying and smooth gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💢 Excessive and intrusive ads
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches (e.g. inability to restart after dying, screen freezes)
- 🤯 Frustratingly difficult challenges

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to restart after dying
- Screen freezes and lags
- Ads appearing in the middle of gameplay

**Requested features**

- Add sound effects and background music
- Implement a retry button for challenges
- Improve ad placement and frequency
- Introduce different game modes and power-ups


### Sling Drift

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

**Currently charting:** #64 Top Free · Racing, #139 Top Grossing · 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 Dune! free?

Dune! 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, Dune! or Sling Drift?

Dune! and Sling Drift are both rated 4.5 out of 5 on the App Store, from 545K and 287K ratings respectively.

### Do Dune! or Sling Drift have ads?

Both Dune! and Sling Drift show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Dune! or Sling Drift?

Dune! ships an update fortnightly, and Sling Drift every 5 months. Most recently, Dune! was updated on September 25, 2026 and Sling Drift on September 24, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Dune! or Sling Drift?

Dune! currently peaks at #209 in the App Store charts, and Sling Drift at #64. 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.*