# Absolute Drift vs Sling Drift

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Absolute Drift | Sling Drift |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.6 (714 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/absolute-drift/id1356770278/reviews)** | [4.5 (287K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sling-drift/id1377372413/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 714 | **287K** |
| Positive reviews | 45.6% of reviews | **47.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#52** | #85 |
| Size | 390 MB | 244 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Noodlecake](https://appshunter.io/developer/370828169) | [AI Games FZ](https://appshunter.io/developer/1478916023) |

## What reviewers say

### Absolute Drift

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/absolute-drift/id1356770278)

**Currently charting:** #52 Top Paid · Racing (US App Store)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- Crashing on launch
- Inconsistent gear shifting
- Corrupted replays
- Broken Game Center integration

**Requested features**

- Manual transmission option
- Customizable button sizes
- More cars and customization
- Separate leaderboards for controller and touch


### Sling Drift

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

**Currently charting:** #85 Top Free · Racing, #158 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 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 #52 in the App Store charts, and Sling Drift at #85. 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.*