# Student Driver! vs Classic Maelstrom

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Student Driver! at 24 against Classic Maelstrom's 1. Student Driver! also leads on iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.6). Classic Maelstrom's advantage is device support (4 vs 2). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Student Driver! against 5.0 for Classic Maelstrom. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Student Driver! has 24 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Student Driver! | Classic Maelstrom |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (24 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/student-driver/id1448223288/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/classic-maelstrom/id6760607912/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **24** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 days |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 11 MB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [James Newman](https://appshunter.io/developer/1441273889) | [Sam Lantinga](https://appshunter.io/developer/1885293004) |

## What reviewers say

### Student Driver!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/student-driver/id1448223288)

Master drifting skills in this challenging game with simple touch controls. Navigate 25 levels of increasing difficulty, focusing on precision and speed. It's free, ad-free, and designed for quick, engaging gameplay.

**Highlights:** Drift around corners, Avoid cones, Simple touch controls, Always full speed, 25 levels

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Classic Maelstrom

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/classic-maelstrom/id6760607912)

Experience a fast-paced, retro arcade shooter with classic pixel graphics and authentic sounds. Enjoy cooperative and competitive multiplayer modes, along with modern touch and controller support. Discover hidden secrets and challenge yourself with unique game modes.

**Highlights:** Fast-action gameplay, Classic pixel graphics, Original sounds, Cooperative multiplayer, Competitive multiplayer, Mobile touch controls, Game controller support, Kid Mode

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Student Driver! free?

Student Driver! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Classic Maelstrom free?

Classic Maelstrom is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Student Driver! or Classic Maelstrom?

Classic Maelstrom is rated higher. Student Driver! averages 4.9 out of 5 from 24 ratings, while Classic Maelstrom averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Student Driver! or Classic Maelstrom have ads?

Neither Student Driver! nor Classic Maelstrom shows ads.

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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.*