# Sling Drift vs Buddy Toss

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Sling Drift at 287K against Buddy Toss's 11K. Sling Drift also leads on chart position (#105 vs unranked). Buddy Toss's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.5) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sling Drift sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days and Buddy Toss sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Buddy Toss holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sling Drift has 287K ratings behind it against 11K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 47% of Sling Drift's written reviews are positive against 53% of Buddy Toss's.

Sling Drift ships an update every 5 months, Buddy Toss every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sling Drift | Buddy Toss |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (287K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sling-drift/id1377372413/reviews) | **[4.7 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/buddy-toss/id1411839733/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **287K** | 11K |
| Positive reviews | 47.4% of reviews | **52.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#105** | — |
| Size | 244 MB | 156 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [AI Games FZ](https://appshunter.io/developer/1478916023) | [BIGDOG GAMES](https://appshunter.io/developer/1514755977) |

## What reviewers say

### Sling Drift

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

**Currently charting:** #105 Top Free · 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


### Buddy Toss

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/buddy-toss/id1411839733)

Tap to launch a character into the air and tap again before they hit the ground. Continue tossing them higher and higher to reach the galaxy. This endlessly fun game is designed to make you laugh.

**Highlights:** Tap to toss character, Tap again to re-toss, Endless game mode, Funny design, Global Leaderboards, Tablet support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| NO ADS | $2.99 | one-time |
| Vip Gift Box | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 🚀 Satisfying tossing mechanic
- 💡 Variety of characters and upgrades

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Difficulty increasing without side meter
- 🔍 Delayed reaction when tapping
- 🔍 Ads too frequent and intrusive

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashing or kicking users out
- Inability to play due to immediate crashes
- Glitches when reaching high altitudes

**Requested features**

- Bring back the side meter
- Increase height limit
- Reduce ads or offer ad-free option


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sling Drift free?

Sling Drift is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Buddy Toss free?

Buddy Toss is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Sling Drift or Buddy Toss?

Buddy Toss is rated higher. Sling Drift averages 4.5 out of 5 from 287K ratings, while Buddy Toss averages 4.7 from 11K ratings.

### Do Sling Drift or Buddy Toss have ads?

Both Sling Drift and Buddy Toss show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Sling Drift or Buddy Toss?

Sling Drift ships an update every 5 months, and Buddy Toss every 2 months. Most recently, Sling Drift was updated on October 19, 2026 and Buddy Toss on October 18, 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.*