# Sling Drift vs Drift Runner

The clearest difference is rating: Sling Drift at 4.5 against Drift Runner's 3.4. Sling Drift also leads on ratings volume (287K vs 30) and chart position (#112 vs unranked). Drift Runner's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 5 months) and review sentiment (61% vs 47%). 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 Drift Runner sells 19 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Sling Drift holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sling Drift has 287K ratings behind it against 30, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 47% of Sling Drift's written reviews are positive against 61% of Drift Runner's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Sling Drift ships an update every 5 months, Drift Runner monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sling Drift | Drift Runner |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (287K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sling-drift/id1377372413/reviews)** | [3.4 (30 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drift-runner-racing-masters/id6450405611/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **287K** | 30 |
| Positive reviews | 47.4% of reviews | **60.5% 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 | **#112** | — |
| Size | 244 MB | 2.0 GB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [AI Games FZ](https://appshunter.io/developer/1478916023) | [Road Burn Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/691816064) |

## What reviewers say

### Sling Drift

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

**Currently charting:** #112 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


### Drift Runner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drift-runner-racing-masters/id6450405611)

Experience the thrill of drifting with this simulator, featuring real-world locations and official pro cars. Customize and build your dream drift car with extensive modification options. Compete against rivals online and master advanced drifting techniques to become the ultimate champion.

**Highlights:** Drifting simulator with street, track, and pro events, Build and customize drift cars with extensive modifications, Tune engines and fine-tune suspension, Race at real-world famous drifting locations, Unlock and drive a wide range of JDM, Euro, and Muscle cars, Multiplayer online drift battles, Master advanced drifting techniques

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

**In-app purchases (19)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Archerfield | $0.99 | one-time |
| Luke Fink's C6 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 100,000 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Engine Tuning | $1.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| 10 Warehouse Spaces | $1.99 | one-time |
| Klutch Kickers | $2.99 | one-time |
| Lauri Heionen 180sx | $2.99 | one-time |
| Adam LZ's S15 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Adam LZ's E36 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Keep It Reets Barra Wagon | $2.99 | one-time |
| LZ Compound | $3.99 | one-time |
| Engine Swaps | $4.99 | one-time |
| 400,000 Coins | $5.99 | one-time |
| Piotr Wiecek S15 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Adam LZ's MK5 | $7.99 | one-time |
| 1,000,000 Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| 50 Crowns | $9.99 | one-time |
| 4,000,000 Coins | $12.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Impressive vehicle customization options
- 🏎️ Good selection of cars and tracks
- 🎮 Engaging and challenging gameplay
- 💰 No ads (mentioned positively by some users)
- 🖼️ Detailed car models and graphics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Black screen/grey screen loading issues
- ⚙️ Poor driving physics and handling
- 🎮 Arcade-like drifting mechanics
- 💨 Excessive smoke obscuring visibility
- 🔋 Causes phone overheating

**Reported bugs**

- Black screen on game load
- Grey screen on startup
- Car disappears/not visible on track
- Engine swap resulting in negative horsepower
- Engine swap functionality broken after update

**Requested features**

- Controller/gamepad support
- Transmission and gear tuning options
- More cars (Holdens, Falcons, Skylines, Laurels, Japanese classics)
- Customizable button/control layout
- Livery and custom car wrap options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sling Drift free?

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

### Is Drift Runner free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Sling Drift or Drift Runner?

Sling Drift is rated higher. Sling Drift averages 4.5 out of 5 from 287K ratings, while Drift Runner averages 3.4 from 30 ratings.

### Do Sling Drift or Drift Runner have ads?

Both Sling Drift and Drift Runner show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Sling Drift or Drift Runner?

Sling Drift ships an update every 5 months, and Drift Runner monthly. Most recently, Sling Drift was updated on October 28, 2026 and Drift Runner on October 27, 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.*