Comparison

Absolute Drift vs GRID™ Legends

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

GRID™ Legends

Experience high-octane motorsport with stunning visuals and precise simulation handling. This edition includes all DLC, offering a complete racing experience with multiple disciplines, a live-action story mode, and extensive career and custom race options.

Highlights
  • High-octane motorsport simulation
  • All DLC included
  • Live-action story mode
  • Massive career mode
  • Customizable Race Creator
  • 10 racing disciplines
  • Touch, tilt, and gamepad support
Features
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READ BEFORE BUYING: Please expand this description and read the full list of supported devices below to confirm that your device is supported. High-octane motorsport. Wheel-to-wheel rivalries. Edge-of-your-seat action. GRID Legends delivers Codemasters’ unique blend of arcade racing and precise simulation handling that leaves the competition in the dust. GRID Legends: Deluxe Edition is complete with all DLC, and stacked with high-speed action from the starting grid to the chequered flag. === AMAZING MOTORSPORT ON MOBILE Striking visuals, a huge choice of vehicles and an exhilarating sensation of speed on your phone or tablet. TOUCH, TILT AND TOTAL GAMEPAD SUPPORT Seamlessly intuitive controls from the team that brought you GRID Autosport. 10 DISCIPLINES TO DOMINATE From prototype GTs and hypercars to trucks and open-wheelers; pit yourself against the pack or beat your best times in high-speed Circuit racing, Elimination events and Time Trials. LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION-PACKED The Live-action story mode "Driven to Glory" offers a unique ride through the twists and turns of the GRID World Series. RACE TO THE TOP Rise through the ranks in Legends’ massive career mode, or race your own way in the hugely customisable Race Creator mode. TUNED TO PERFECTION Comes fully loaded with all the DLC: Classic Car-Nage destruction derby, Drift and Endurance modes, added Career and Story events, and bonus cars and tracks. === We recommend playing GRID Legends: Deluxe Edition on iOS 17 or later. You need at least 11GB* of free space on your device, though we recommend having double this to avoid initial installation issues. Supported iPhones: • iPhone 12 Pro / 12 Pro Max • iPhone 13 Pro / 13 Pro Max • iPhone 14 and later Supported iPads: • iPad mini 7th generation (2024) • iPad Air models released since 2022 with an M1 chip or better • iPad Pro models released since 2021 with an M1 chip or better *Devices with 8GB of RAM or more can download and install HD Vehicle Textures. If you wish to use HD Vehicle Textures you will need 14GB of free space to install the game. • If you require assistance, please contact our support team at support@feralinteractive.com © 2025 Electronic Arts Inc. GRID and Codemasters are trademarks of Electronic Arts Inc. Originally developed by Codemasters and published by Electronic Arts Inc. Developed for and published on iOS by Feral Interactive Ltd. iOS and the iOS logo are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. Feral and the Feral logo are trademarks of Feral Interactive Ltd. All other trademarks, logos and copyrights are property of their respective owners. All rights reserved.

Screenshots

Absolute Drift4 screens
GRID™ Legends4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Absolute Drift at $0.99 against GRID™ Legends's $14.99. Absolute Drift also leads on device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (7.0 vs 17.0). GRID™ Legends's advantage is review sentiment (64% vs 46%) and chart position (#8 vs #40). On rating, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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

Absolute Drift costs $0.99 and GRID™ Legends $14.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

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 GRID™ Legends. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 717 and 538 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 46% of Absolute Drift's written reviews are positive against 64% of GRID™ Legends's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Absolute Drift ships an update monthly, GRID™ Legends every 4 weeks. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Absolute Drift versus GRID™ Legends: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAbsolute DriftGRID™ Legends
Price$0.99 — better$14.99
Rating4.6 (717 ratings) — better4.5 (538 ratings)
Positive reviews45.6% of reviews63.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings717 — better538
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 4 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
Best chart rank#40#8 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS7.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size390 MB1.9 GB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNoodlecakeFeral Interactive Ltd

Customer experience

Absolute Drift

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

GRID™ Legends

All ratings496 ratings
Positive88.3%
Neutral3.6%
Negative8.1%
Written reviews328 reviews
Positive63.7%
Neutral10.1%
Negative26.2%

User reviews

Absolute Drift

From 717 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

GRID™ Legends

From 538 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Excellent graphics and performance
  • 👍 Great mobile port of console game
  • 🎮 Supports controllers
  • 🎨 Customizable controls

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Bugs and glitches (e.g. upgrade issues, crashes)
  • 🔋 Overheating and performance issues on some devices
  • 🌄 Inconsistent graphics quality and resolution
  • 🤔 Arcade-like feel compared to previous Grid games

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

GRID™ Legends

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Upgrade bug in Mechanic Pass
  • Crashes and freezes on some devices
  • Blurry graphics on certain settings
  • Inconsistent performance across devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add steering wheel support
  • Improve save/resume functionality
  • Increase graphics and resolution options
  • Implement online/multiplayer mode

In-app purchases

None

Absolute Drift

No in-app purchases

None

GRID™ Legends

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Absolute Drift free?
Absolute Drift costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is GRID™ Legends free?
GRID™ Legends costs $14.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Absolute Drift or GRID™ Legends?
Absolute Drift is rated higher. Absolute Drift averages 4.6 out of 5 from 717 ratings, while GRID™ Legends averages 4.5 from 538 ratings.
Do Absolute Drift or GRID™ Legends have ads?
Neither Absolute Drift nor GRID™ Legends shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Absolute Drift or GRID™ Legends?
Absolute Drift ships an update monthly, and GRID™ Legends every 4 weeks. Most recently, Absolute Drift was updated on October 30, 2026 and GRID™ Legends on October 30, 2026.
Which is more popular, Absolute Drift or GRID™ Legends?
Absolute Drift currently peaks at #40 in the App Store charts, and GRID™ Legends at #8. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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