# Sling Drift vs SmashKarts.io

The clearest difference is review sentiment: SmashKarts.io at 82% against Sling Drift's 47%. SmashKarts.io also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 5 months) and rating (4.8 vs 4.5). Sling Drift's advantage is ratings volume (287K vs 19K). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 SmashKarts.io sells 51 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

SmashKarts.io holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sling Drift has 287K ratings behind it against 19K, 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 82% of SmashKarts.io's.

Sling Drift ships an update every 5 months, SmashKarts.io monthly. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sling Drift | SmashKarts.io |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (287K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sling-drift/id1377372413/reviews) | **[4.8 (19K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smashkartsio/id1473010859/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **287K** | 19K |
| Positive reviews | 47.4% of reviews | **81.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#98** | #197 |
| Size | 244 MB | 279 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [AI Games FZ](https://appshunter.io/developer/1478916023) | [Tall Team Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1440970625) |

## What reviewers say

### Sling Drift

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

**Currently charting:** #98 Top Free · Racing, #182 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


### SmashKarts.io

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smashkartsio/id1473010859)

**Currently charting:** #197 Top Grossing · Racing (US App Store)

Engage in fast-paced, real-time multiplayer battles with up to 8 players. Collect devastating power-ups and customize your kart and character to dominate the arena. This game is designed for quick, intuitive play on any device.

**Highlights:** Real-time multiplayer battles, Devastating power-ups, Customizable karts, Unlockable characters, Pick up and play controls, Play on any device, Private game creation

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

**In-app purchases (51)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Spooky Bundle 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Winter Wipeout Bundle 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Turbo Tuned Bundle 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Season 20: Bundle 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Handful of Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Season 19: Bundle 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Season 18: Bundle 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Season 13: Bundle 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Season 11: Bundle 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Halloween Bundle 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Summer Olympics Bundle 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Beach Brake Bundle 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Handful of Gems | $1.99 | one-time |
| 3 Character Tokens | $2.99 | one-time |
| Spooky Bundle 2 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Winter Wipeout Bundle 2 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Turbo Tuned Bundle 2 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Season 21: Bundle 2 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Season 20: Bundle 2 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Season 19: Bundle 2 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Season 18: Bundle 2 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Season 17: Bundle 2 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Season 15: Bundle 2 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Season 13: Bundle 2 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Season 11: Bundle 2 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Halloween Bundle 2 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Summer Olympics Bundle 2 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Beach Brake Bundle 2 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Pile of Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| 6 Character Tokens | $4.99 | one-time |
| Bunch of Gems | $6.99 | one-time |
| 13 Character Tokens | $9.99 | one-time |
| No Ads Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Stack of Gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| Spooky Bundle 3 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Winter Wipeout Bundle 3 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Turbo Tuned Bundle 3 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Season 22: Bundle 3 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Season 21: Bundle 3 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Season 20: Bundle 3 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Season 19: Bundle 3 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Season 18: Bundle 3 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Season 17: Bundle 3 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Season 13: Bundle 3 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Season 11: Bundle 3 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Halloween Bundle 3 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Summer Olympics Bundle 3 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Beach Brake Bundle 3 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Trove of Coins | $19.99 | one-time |
| Pile of Gems | $19.99 | one-time |
| Trove of Gems | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and engaging gameplay
- 💡 Ability to play with friends
- 🚀 No forced ads
- 🎨 Customizable karts and characters

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitches and bugs (black screen, freezing, etc.)
- 🔧 Unbalanced gameplay (overpowered players, unfair matchups)
- 🚨 Lack of moderation (offensive usernames, cheating)
- 🔄 Resets and progress loss issues

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes and black screens on mobile
- Progression and level resets
- Glitchy power-ups and game mechanics

**Requested features**

- More maps and game modes
- Controller support on mobile
- Improved matchmaking and skill-based balancing
- Better reporting and moderation tools


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sling Drift free?

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

### Is SmashKarts.io free?

SmashKarts.io is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Sling Drift or SmashKarts.io?

SmashKarts.io is rated higher. Sling Drift averages 4.5 out of 5 from 287K ratings, while SmashKarts.io averages 4.8 from 19K ratings.

### Do Sling Drift or SmashKarts.io have ads?

Both Sling Drift and SmashKarts.io show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Sling Drift or SmashKarts.io?

Sling Drift ships an update every 5 months, and SmashKarts.io monthly. Most recently, Sling Drift was updated on November 1, 2026 and SmashKarts.io on November 1, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Sling Drift or SmashKarts.io?

Sling Drift currently peaks at #98 in the App Store charts, and SmashKarts.io at #197. 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.*