# Car Simulator 2 vs Drive Zone

Car Simulator 2 and Drive Zone both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 83% of Car Simulator 2's written reviews are positive against 56% of Drive Zone's. Drive Zone's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 weeks) and chart position (#39 vs #154). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Car Simulator 2 sells 12 one-off in-app purchases and Drive Zone sells 21 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Drive Zone holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 24K and 59K respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 83% of Car Simulator 2's written reviews are positive against 56% of Drive Zone'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 6 weeks, Drive Zone fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Car Simulator 2 | Drive Zone |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (24K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/car-simulator-2/id1456091972/reviews) | **[4.7 (59K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drive-zone-car-simulator-game/id6458189799/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 24K | **59K** |
| Positive reviews | **82.6% of reviews** | 56.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #154 | **#39** |
| Size | 2.2 GB | 2.5 GB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [OppanaGames FZC LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1666882652) | [Jet Games FZ-LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1701096788) |

## What reviewers say

### Car Simulator 2

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

**Currently charting:** #154 Top Free · Racing, #164 Top Grossing · 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


### Drive Zone

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drive-zone-car-simulator-game/id6458189799)

**Currently charting:** #39 Top Grossing · Racing, #58 Top Free · Racing (US App Store)

Experience an open-world racing game with street, drift, and drag racing. Customize over 50 cars with extensive body kits, vinyl editors, and performance upgrades. Compete with up to 32 players online in various game modes.

**Highlights:** Endless open world map, 50+ customizable cars, Street, drift, and drag racing modes, Online multiplayer up to 32 players, Detailed car interiors and engine, Vinyl editor and market trading

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (21)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Car XP Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Car Credits small pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Small Car XP Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Drive points small pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Car Credits small pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| CP Pack 1 | $2.39 | one-time |
| Hot Start | $2.49 | one-time |
| CAR XP Set | $3.99 | one-time |
| Drive points medium pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Medium Car XP pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| CAR XP Set | $4.99 | one-time |
| CP pack 2 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Xmas Roar | $6.99 | one-time |
| First racing car | $8.49 | one-time |
| Credits Pack 3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| A Pile of Drive points | $9.99 | one-time |
| Bunch of Car Xp | $9.99 | one-time |
| Large CAR XP Point Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| CP Pack 3 | $11.99 | one-time |
| Ultimate Drive Pass | $17.99 | one-time |
| Car Xp Pack 4 | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent graphics
- 🚀 Realistic car sounds
- 👍 Vast open world
- 👍 Variety of cars and customization
- 👍 Engaging multiplayer experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and connectivity issues
- 🐛 Laggy performance on some devices
- 🔒 Lack of controller support
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 🤖 Overpowered AI opponents

**Reported bugs**

- Checkpoint issues causing cars to get stuck
- Inconsistent race results (e.g., 1st place registered as 2nd)
- Disappearing track elements during races
- Inability to log in or access account after updates

**Requested features**

- Add manual transmission option
- Implement day/night cycle and weather effects
- Expand map size and add more tracks
- Improve car physics and handling
- Introduce more affordable car options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Car Simulator 2 free?

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

### Is Drive Zone free?

Drive Zone is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Car Simulator 2 or Drive Zone?

Drive Zone is rated higher. Car Simulator 2 averages 4.5 out of 5 from 24K ratings, while Drive Zone averages 4.7 from 59K ratings.

### Do Car Simulator 2 or Drive Zone have ads?

Both Car Simulator 2 and Drive Zone show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Car Simulator 2 or Drive Zone?

Car Simulator 2 ships an update every 6 weeks, and Drive Zone fortnightly. Most recently, Car Simulator 2 was updated on October 30, 2026 and Drive Zone on October 30, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Car Simulator 2 or Drive Zone?

Car Simulator 2 currently peaks at #154 in the App Store charts, and Drive Zone at #39. 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.*