Comparison

CarX Rally vs Initial Drift

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

Head to head
About

CarX Rally

Experience realistic rally racing with dynamic car damage and physics. Compete in championships, customize your vehicles, and explore diverse tracks. Enjoy improved graphics and smooth gameplay as you aim to become a rally legend.

Highlights
  • Realistic physics
  • Championship tournaments
  • Diverse car selection
  • Car customization
  • Realistic damage simulation
  • Improved graphics and animation
Features
Currently charting
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CarX Rally Join the exciting rally races and become a CarX Rally legend! Experience realistic physics and car damage in dynamic rally races. Download CarX Rally for free and open up a world of extreme racing. Game features: - Realistic physics: Feel the genuine power of a rally car. Control your car, taking into account various types of track surfaces and difficult conditions. - Championships: Take part in tons of classic car rally tournaments and more. Prove your mastery in all kinds of races. The new championship system allows you to choose your difficulty level. - Diverse cars: A large selection of cars will satisfy the tastes of any racer. Find the perfect car for your driving style. - Car settings: Configure your car however you see fit. Use different tires to suit different surfaces and weather conditions. - Realistic damage: Experience extreme conditions and see how your car reacts in collisions and accidents. - Improved graphics and animation: Enjoy detailed locations, improved night-time lighting and dashboard animation. - Optimization and stability: Constant performance improvements and bug fixing provide a smooth gaming experience. What’s waiting for you: - Pass all checkpoints and reach the finish line. Your determination and skills will help you overcome all obstacles on your way to victory. - Explore various tracks and locations while enjoying fantastic graphics and the authentic rally racing atmosphere. Participate in epic races and challenges to become the best driver. - Feel the speed and adrenaline in races on various tracks, from realistic simulations to extreme conditions. CarX Rally is your opportunity to become a rally racing champion. Ready to accept the challenge? Download now and start your rally adventure!

About

Initial Drift

Experience thrilling drift racing on challenging mountain roads. Compete against the clock and players worldwide to achieve top scores. Master arcade driving physics with various cars and routes.

Highlights
  • Drift and non-drift driving styles
  • Global high score competition
  • Multiple worlds and routes
  • Challenging arcade physics
  • Leveling system with rewards
  • 24 unlockable cars
Features
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Drift on narrow mountain roads, drive at tremendous speed, but be careful - the smallest mistake can cost you a lot! Game features: - race against the clock (3 medals to achieve in each track) - global highscore, competition with players from around the world - 3 different worlds in low poly graphics - challenging arcade driving physics - 2 different driving style - drifting and non-drifting - 24 cars (7 basic cars with skins) - 9 routes in 72 variations - easy to play, hard to master - leveling system, rewards for experience gained - 7 steering options (gamepad and keyboard support) - 3 type of camera to choose - addictive gameplay If you have any question or you found some bugs send us an e-mail or message on our facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/VOXEL-FUN-101939163513813/?ref=hl. Music by Snabisch: https://opengameart.org/users/snabisch https://soundcloud.com/snabisch https://makeagame.bandcamp.com/music and Rezoner: https://soundcloud.com/rezoner https://rezoner.bandcamp.com/

Screenshots

CarX Rally4 screens
Initial Drift4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: CarX Rally at 4.8 against Initial Drift's 3.0. CarX Rally also leads on ratings volume (12K vs 98) and chart position (#172 vs unranked). Initial Drift's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. CarX Rally sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Initial Drift sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

CarX Rally holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CarX Rally has 12K ratings behind it against 98, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 63% of CarX Rally's written reviews are positive against 52% of Initial Drift's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CarX Rally ships an update every 2 months, Initial Drift weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
CarX Rally versus Initial Drift: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCarX RallyInitial Drift
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (12K ratings) — better3.0 (98 ratings)
Positive reviews62.8% of reviews — better51.8% of reviews
Number of ratings12K — better98
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#172 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.010.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size883 MB342 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCarX TechnologiesPrzemyslaw Gajc

Customer experience

CarX Rally

All ratings11,820 ratings
Positive96.2%
Neutral1.5%
Negative2.3%
Written reviews1,311 reviews
Positive62.8%
Neutral11.5%
Negative25.7%

Initial Drift

All ratings98 ratings
Positive42.9%
Neutral21.4%
Negative35.7%
Written reviews141 reviews
Positive51.8%
Neutral16.3%
Negative31.9%

User reviews

CarX Rally

From 12K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Good game with great physics and graphics
  • 👍 Realistic damage and driving experience
  • 🚗 Wide variety of cars and customization options
  • 💡 Offline gameplay and no ads

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Bugs causing crashes and progression issues
  • 🔧 Difficult to progress without in-app purchases
  • 🎮 Steering and controls could use improvement
  • 🔋 Game drains battery quickly

Initial Drift

From 98 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎮 Fun and engaging gameplay mechanics
  • 🎵 Great atmospheric eurobeat soundtrack
  • ⚙️ Realistic car physics and weight simulation
  • 🏎️ Excellent drifting mechanics when mastered
  • 🔋 Low battery consumption and lightweight

Room to improve

  • 🎛️ Steering feels unresponsive and sluggish
  • ⚖️ Excessive understeer in vehicles
  • 🚧 Cars stick to guardrails excessively
  • ❌ No handbrake mechanic available
  • 🎮 Controls feel heavy and unforgiving

Bugs and requests

CarX Rally

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Certain tracks not loading, causing crashes
  • Gyroscope controls not working properly
  • Cars needing to be repurchased after upgrades lost
  • Progression blocked due to bugs in championships

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add more car brands and models
  • Implement a livery editor and visual customization
  • Introduce a first-person camera view
  • Add snow/weather terrain and multiplayer mode
  • Improve pace notes and co-driver functionality

Initial Drift

Reported bugs

8 issues
  • Controller support not working properly on PS4/PS5
  • Frequent account logout issues
  • Leaderboard doesn't refresh properly
  • Game lag and optimization issues
  • Inconsistent turning behavior at different speeds
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  • Physics glitches when hitting walls
  • Wheel steering center point inconsistency
  • Missing maps in free mode for some users

Requested features

16 requests
  • Adjustable steering sensitivity slider
  • Handbrake mechanic for better control
  • More maps and courses
  • Multiplayer racing mode
  • More free cars without paywall
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  • Vehicle customization and body kits
  • Manual transmission with clutch option
  • Inside cockpit camera view
  • Ghost racing and leaderboard system
  • More game modes
  • Portuguese language support
  • Better controller support
  • Sound toggle option
  • More Initial D and MF Ghost licensed cars
  • Improved AI opponent difficulty
  • Better crash physics

In-app purchases

10 purchases

CarX Rally

One-time10
  • 50 Rare Coins$0.99
  • 250000 Coins$0.99
  • Tuning pack (level 1)$0.99
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  • Tuning pack (level 2)$1.99
  • 220 Rare Coins$3.99
  • 1100000 Coins$3.99
  • Tuning pack (level 3)$3.99
  • 1800000 Coins$5.99
  • 3300000 Coins$9.99
  • Rally pass$9.99
2 purchases

Initial Drift

One-time2
  • Car skin9 variants$0.99
  • Unlock all skins$4.99

Questions

Is CarX Rally free?
CarX Rally is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Initial Drift free?
Initial Drift is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, CarX Rally or Initial Drift?
CarX Rally is rated higher. CarX Rally averages 4.8 out of 5 from 12K ratings, while Initial Drift averages 3.0 from 98 ratings.
Do CarX Rally or Initial Drift have ads?
Neither CarX Rally nor Initial Drift shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CarX Rally or Initial Drift?
CarX Rally ships an update every 2 months, and Initial Drift weekly. Most recently, CarX Rally was updated on September 25, 2026 and Initial Drift on September 23, 2026.

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