Comparison

Absolute Drift vs Sling Drift

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

Head to head
About

Absolute Drift

Master the art of drifting across various game modes and challenging levels. Explore unique environments, customize cars, and compete for top spots on global leaderboards. Enjoy an immersive soundtrack and controller support.

Highlights
  • Master drifting skills
  • 6 unique drift cars with customization
  • 3 game modes: Driftkhana, Drifting, Mountain Drifting
  • 34 challenging levels
  • 5 Free-Roaming areas
  • Online leaderboards
  • MFi Controller Support
Features
Currently charting
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In Absolute Drift, you will master the art of drifting. Practice your skills in Free-Roam and compete in drift events such as Driftkhana and Mountain Drifting. Note: This version contains all the Zen Edition content for master drifters. Key Features • Drive and customize 6 unique drift cars • 3 Game Modes: Driftkhana, Drifting, & Mountain Drifting with 34 levels • Custom Event and Drift Line Challenges • 5 Midnight Events to Challenge the Most Seasoned of Drifters • 5 Free-Roaming areas, each with unique levels and themes, from airports and docks to a floating metropolis • Online Leaderboards • Local Replays and Ghost Cars. • 3+ hours of clean Drum & Bass and Electronic music by C41 and Nyte • MFi Controller Support

About

Sling Drift

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
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Drift around corners and dodge obstacles in the addictive game, Sling Drift! With easy controls, it's simple to play but hard to stop. Join the drift hunters flocking to the drifting car game for its addictive gameplay and challenging drift race courses. In the world of absolute drift, where mastering the art of car drift is key. Tap and hold to slide your sport car smoothly, collect gems for cool new rides, and tackle tougher levels. Love driving and drifting? This game's for you! Drift car game's features: – Easy one-tap controls – Unlock a variety of sport cars – Addictive gameplay – Free to download – Multiplayer mode for extra fun Whether you're an initial d fan or a hashiriya drifter, there's something for everyone in this hot slide adventure. With each knockout drift, you inch closer to the ultimate title of drift king. So, join the ranks of thumb drift champions and embark on your journey to become the ultimate drift master in Sling Drift! Subscription Terms VIP Access offers a weekly subscription for $5.99 after a 3-day free trial. Upon purchase of this subscription, you will immediately receive: 3 new legendary cars, 200% extra gems from daily gift and gameplay, and remove all ads. There are 2 additional legendary cars that are unlockable with sustained VIP access. You will receive the first after (2) paid subscription weeks, and the second after (4) paid subscription weeks. This is an auto-renewable subscription. The payment is charged to your iTunes account after purchase confirmation. Your subscription is renewed unless you turn it off at least 24 hours before the period ends. Your account will be charged for renewal as well. See the below links for more information. The prices are set for United States customers. Pricing in other countries may vary and actual charges may be converted to your local currency. Cancelling your Subscription Please visit this link: https://support.apple.com/HT202039 For our privacy policy visit: https://aigames.ae/policy#privacy For our terms of service visit: https://aigames.ae/policy#terms For any additional questions, please contact us at: info@aigames.ae

Screenshots

Absolute Drift4 screens
Sling Drift4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Sling Drift at Free against Absolute Drift's $2.99. Sling Drift also leads on ratings volume (287K vs 714). Absolute Drift's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On rating, review sentiment, chart position and device support 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

Sling Drift is free to download; Absolute Drift costs $2.99 up front. Sling Drift sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Absolute Drift asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Absolute Drift against 4.5 for Sling Drift. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sling Drift has 287K ratings behind it against 714, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 46% of Absolute Drift's written reviews are positive against 47% of Sling Drift's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Absolute Drift ships an update monthly, Sling Drift every 5 months. Both last shipped on September 26, 2026.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Absolute Drift versus Sling Drift: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAbsolute DriftSling Drift
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating4.6 (714 ratings) — better4.5 (287K ratings)
Positive reviews45.6% of reviews47.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings714287K — better
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
Best chart rank#50 — better#80
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS7.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size390 MB244 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperNoodlecakeAI Games FZ

Customer experience

Absolute Drift

All ratings714 ratings
Positive90.1%
Neutral3.9%
Negative6.0%
Written reviews158 reviews
Positive45.6%
Neutral9.5%
Negative44.9%

Sling Drift

All ratings286,960 ratings
Positive87.9%
Neutral5.8%
Negative6.3%
Written reviews1,200 reviews
Positive47.4%
Neutral12.6%
Negative40.0%

User reviews

Absolute Drift

From 714 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Smooth gameplay
  • 👍 Satisfying drifting mechanics
  • 🎨 Unique art style
  • 🎵 Great soundtrack

Room to improve

  • 🔍 Small buttons and controls
  • 🔋 Battery draining
  • 🐛 Progress reset issues
  • 🤯 Steep learning curve

Sling Drift

From 287K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Addictive and fun gameplay
  • 👍 Simple and easy to play
  • 🎮 Satisfying drifting mechanics

Room to improve

  • 🤖 Excessive and intrusive ads
  • 💰 Expensive VIP subscription
  • 🐛 Inconsistent mechanics and glitches

Bugs and requests

Absolute Drift

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Crashing on launch
  • Inconsistent gear shifting
  • Corrupted replays
  • Broken Game Center integration

Requested features

4 requests
  • Manual transmission option
  • Customizable button sizes
  • More cars and customization
  • Separate leaderboards for controller and touch

Sling Drift

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Game crashes and freezes
  • Incorrect score tracking
  • Unresponsive controls

Requested features

3 requests
  • Multiplayer mode
  • More car customization options
  • Varied track themes and environments

In-app purchases

None

Absolute Drift

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Sling Drift

Subscriptions1
  • VIP Subscription3 Days trial$5.997 Days
One-time1
  • Remove Banner and Game Over Ad$2.99

Questions

Is Absolute Drift free?
Absolute Drift costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Sling Drift free?
Sling Drift is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Absolute Drift or Sling Drift?
Absolute Drift is rated higher. Absolute Drift averages 4.6 out of 5 from 714 ratings, while Sling Drift averages 4.5 from 287K ratings.
Do Absolute Drift or Sling Drift have ads?
Sling Drift shows ads; Absolute Drift does not.
Which is updated more often, Absolute Drift or Sling Drift?
Absolute Drift ships an update monthly, and Sling Drift every 5 months. Most recently, Absolute Drift was updated on September 26, 2026 and Sling Drift on September 26, 2026.
Which is more popular, Absolute Drift or Sling Drift?
Absolute Drift currently peaks at #50 in the App Store charts, and Sling Drift at #80. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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