# Car Simulator 2 vs Real Driving School

The clearest difference is update cadence: Real Driving School at every 8 days against Car Simulator 2's every 2 months. Real Driving School also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.5). Car Simulator 2's advantage is review sentiment (82% vs 71%). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Car Simulator 2 sells 12 one-off in-app purchases and Real Driving School sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Real Driving School holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 24K and 50K respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 82% of Car Simulator 2's written reviews are positive against 71% of Real Driving School's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Car Simulator 2 ships an update every 2 months, Real Driving School every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Car Simulator 2 | Real Driving School |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (24K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/car-simulator-2/id1456091972/reviews) | **[4.7 (50K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/real-driving-school/id1499207656/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 24K | **50K** |
| Positive reviews | **82.4% of reviews** | 71.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#98** | #121 |
| Size | 2.2 GB | 1.6 GB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [OppanaGames FZC LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1666882652) | [Oleksii Hohol](https://appshunter.io/developer/1241477356) |

## What reviewers say

### Car Simulator 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/car-simulator-2/id1456091972)

**Currently charting:** #98 Top Grossing · Racing, #150 Top Free · Racing (US App Store)

Experience a realistic driving simulator with an expansive open world and over 130 vehicles. Compete in races, upgrade your cars, and explore the city solo or online with other players. Earn currency to customize your vehicles, garages, and even purchase a house.

**Highlights:** Realistic driving physics, Open world exploration, Over 130 cars, Online multiplayer, Car customization and upgrades, Missions and races, Dynamic day-night cycle

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

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Disable interstitial Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| 55.000 Coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| Car Velarion | $4.99 | one-time |
| 121.000 Coins | $5.99 | one-time |
| Diamond | $7.99 | one-time |
| 331.000 Coins | $8.99 | one-time |
| G-Wagen M | $9.99 | one-time |
| Haste | $9.99 | one-time |
| Car Bull | $12.99 | one-time |
| 100 Blueprints | $14.99 | one-time |
| Mansion on the beach | $14.99 | one-time |
| 718.000 Coins | $17.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great game
- 🚀 Awesome graphics
- 🚀 Fun to drive around
- 🚀 Lots of cars to choose from
- 🚀 Customization options

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitches and bugs
- 🐛 Frequent crashes
- 🐛 Black screen when exiting car
- 🐛 Drifting issues with certain cars
- 💰 Expensive cars and upgrades

**Reported bugs**

- Disappearing cars in garages
- Inconsistent fuel consumption
- Difficulty connecting to online mode
- Freezing and crashing on older devices

**Requested features**

- More car brands and models
- Larger map and more locations
- Ability to own and customize houses
- Multiplayer mode with friends
- Character customization


### Real Driving School

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/real-driving-school/id1499207656)

**Currently charting:** #121 Top Grossing · Racing (US App Store)

Experience realistic driving and parking challenges in an open world. Master your skills, cruise with friends in multiplayer, and enjoy authentic physics with a variety of cars. Features include dynamic traffic and crash simulations.

**Highlights:** Ultra-realistic graphics, Open world environment, Wide variety of cars, Authentic driving physics, Free ride & multiplayer modes, Dynamic traffic system, Crash and damage simulation

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gold 500 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Make this car police | $2.99 | one-time |
| Drone | $4.99 | one-time |
| Gold 1000 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Rainbow tire smoke | $4.99 | one-time |
| Gold 3000 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Premium | $9.99 | one-time |
| Gold 10000 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Stack of cash | $19.99 | one-time |
| Gold 30000 | $39.99 | one-time |
| Buy all cars | $59.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent graphics
- 🚀 Realistic driving physics
- 👍 Fun and engaging gameplay
- 👍 Great car selection
- 👍 Smooth online multiplayer

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🔒 Concerns about banning and moderation
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 👎 Lack of customization options
- 👎 Imbalanced progression and monetization

**Reported bugs**

- Disappearing/lost cars after trades
- Inconsistent speed trap mechanics
- Unresponsive controls and drifting issues
- Multiplayer connectivity problems

**Requested features**

- More car models and brands
- Expanded map and environment
- Improved car sounds and interiors
- Traction control and manual transmission options
- Offline/solo play modes


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Car Simulator 2 free?

Car Simulator 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Real Driving School free?

Real Driving School is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Car Simulator 2 or Real Driving School?

Real Driving School is rated higher. Car Simulator 2 averages 4.5 out of 5 from 24K ratings, while Real Driving School averages 4.7 from 50K ratings.

### Do Car Simulator 2 or Real Driving School have ads?

Both Car Simulator 2 and Real Driving School show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Car Simulator 2 or Real Driving School?

Car Simulator 2 ships an update every 2 months, and Real Driving School every 8 days. Most recently, Car Simulator 2 was updated on September 24, 2026 and Real Driving School on September 25, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Car Simulator 2 or Real Driving School?

Car Simulator 2 currently peaks at #98 in the App Store charts, and Real Driving School at #121. 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.*