# Absolute Drift vs GRID™ Legends

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Absolute Drift | GRID™ Legends |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$0.99** | $14.99 |
| Rating | **[4.6 (717 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/absolute-drift/id1356770278/reviews)** | [4.5 (538 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grid-legends-deluxe-edition/id6444311205/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **717** | 538 |
| Positive reviews | 45.6% of reviews | **63.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 4 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #40 | **#8** |
| Size | 390 MB | 1.9 GB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Noodlecake](https://appshunter.io/developer/370828169) | [Feral Interactive Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/402470125) |

## What reviewers say

### Absolute Drift

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

**Currently charting:** #40 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


### GRID™ Legends

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grid-legends-deluxe-edition/id6444311205)

**Currently charting:** #8 Top Paid · Racing, #62 Top Paid · Simulation, #91 Top Grossing · Racing, #181 Top Paid · Games (US App Store)

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:** Game Controller support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*