# #DRIVE vs APEX Racer

The clearest difference is ads: APEX Racer at none against #DRIVE's shown. APEX Racer also leads on chart position (#33 vs unranked). #DRIVE's advantage is review sentiment (81% vs 63%). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. #DRIVE sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and APEX Racer sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for #DRIVE against 4.7 for APEX Racer. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 32K and 25K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 81% of #DRIVE's written reviews are positive against 63% of APEX Racer's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. Both last shipped on November 9, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | #DRIVE | APEX Racer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (32K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drive/id1366180154/reviews) | **[4.7 (25K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/apex-racer/id1668705222/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **32K** | 25K |
| Positive reviews | **81.5% of reviews** | 62.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#33** |
| Size | 743 MB | 339 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pixel Perfect Dude S.A.](https://appshunter.io/developer/498490654) | [G63 Holdings LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1668705224) |

## What reviewers say

### #DRIVE

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drive/id1366180154)

Experience an endless driving game inspired by 1970s action films. Choose your car and destination, then hit the road, but be careful not to crash. Enjoy simple controls and a visually appealing experience.

**Highlights:** Endless driving gameplay, Inspired by 1970s road movies, Car and environment selection, Simple and intuitive controls, Great graphics and visuals

**Features:** Game Controller support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| #VIP Access Weekly | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| #VIP Access Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| 10000 Caps + 40 Postcards | $0.99 | one-time |
| Tier 1 Name | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| 25000 Caps + 100 Postcards | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads Plus | $2.99 | one-time |
| 60000 Caps + 250 Postcards | $3.99 | one-time |
| #DRIVE Pass | $5.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All | $12.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 👍 Great graphics and visuals
- 🎨 Unique car and environment designs
- 💰 Reasonable in-app purchases
- 🕹️ Simple and intuitive controls

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 🔄 Repetitive and monotonous gameplay
- 📦 Lack of content and map variety
- 🕹️ Challenging controls
- 🤖 Repetitive dialogue and voice lines

**Reported bugs**

- Terrain not loading properly
- Inconsistent damage/crash mechanics
- Challenges not tracking properly
- Progression system issues
- Crashes and freezes on some devices

**Requested features**

- More maps and environments
- Customization options for cars
- Multiplayer or competitive modes
- Offline mode or progress saving
- More diverse challenges and objectives


### APEX Racer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/apex-racer/id1668705222)

**Currently charting:** #33 Top Grossing · Racing, #55 Top Grossing · Sports, #186 Top Free · Racing (US App Store)

Experience thrilling retro-style racing with modern 2.5D graphics. Customize dozens of cars with hundreds of parts and compete in various game modes to dominate leaderboards. Join a passionate community and help shape future updates.

**Highlights:** 2.5D retro graphics with modern visuals, Extensive car tuning and customization, Dozens of cars and hundreds of parts, Multiple game modes including racing and cruising, Leaderboard competition, Community interaction and feedback

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Cash Pack #1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Gold Pack #1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Taurus Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Trackday Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Gold Pack #2 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Gold Pack #3 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Supporter (Pro) | $7.99 | one-time |
| Gold Pack #04 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Gold Pack #05 | $16.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great game
- 🚀 Awesome customization
- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 🚀 Fantastic graphics
- 🚀 Lots of car variety

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes
- 🐛 Buggy menus and customization
- 🐛 Parts disappearing or not equipping properly
- 🐛 Inconsistent race rewards
- 🐛 Tuning issues and limitations

**Reported bugs**

- Loading screen crashes
- Dealership cars not loading
- Incorrect car performance stats
- Sold parts not returning to inventory
- Challenges not progressing properly

**Requested features**

- Online multiplayer
- Dyno tuning feature
- More race types and events
- Improved tutorial and guidance
- Better cloud sync and account management


## Frequently asked questions

### Is #DRIVE free?

#DRIVE is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is APEX Racer free?

APEX Racer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, #DRIVE or APEX Racer?

APEX Racer is rated higher. #DRIVE averages 4.6 out of 5 from 32K ratings, while APEX Racer averages 4.7 from 25K ratings.

### Do #DRIVE or APEX Racer have ads?

#DRIVE shows ads; APEX Racer does not.

### Which is updated more often, #DRIVE or APEX Racer?

#DRIVE ships an update monthly, and APEX Racer monthly. Most recently, #DRIVE was updated on November 9, 2026 and APEX Racer on November 9, 2026.

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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.*