Comparison

Shell Racing vs Project Drift 2.0

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Shell Racing

Compete in daily racing events to unlock new cars and win prizes. Design and share your own custom tracks with a global community, with a chance for your creation to be featured.

Highlights
  • Race incredible cars
  • Compete in daily events
  • Unlock new cars and prizes
  • Build and share custom tracks
  • Track editor
  • Community sharing
Features
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Race incredible cars including the Shell Motorsports Collection on amazing tracks. Compete in new events every day to unlock exciting new cars and win prizes and build your own tracks and share them with the Shell Racing community. With an easy to use track editor you can create your own tracks and share them with the world - will your track be Track of the Week?

About

Project Drift 2.0

Build and customize your dream JDM car, then test your drifting skills against players worldwide. Tune performance, express your style with endless customization, and compete in various modes and unique maps.

Highlights
  • Limitless car customization
  • Over 30 iconic drift cars
  • Performance tuning options
  • Real-time multiplayer challenges
  • Multiple driving modes
  • Diverse exploration maps
Features
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Ready to be the king of the asphalt? This isn't just a racing game; a true drift culture awaits you! Build your dream JDM beast from scratch, design every part to your taste, and showcase your skills against real players from around the world. It's time to hit the gas for tire smoke, engine roars, and adrenaline-fueled competition! CREATE, DESIGN, SHOW YOUR DIFFERENCE Forget the ordinary! With limitless design options, every vehicle in your garage will bear your signature. Limitless Design: Dozens of cars, hundreds of parts. Express your style with bumpers, wheels, neons, spoilers, and unique decals. JDM Legends: Choose your favorite from over 30 iconic drift cars. Photo Studio: Capture your masterpiece from the best angle and share it with your friends! PERFORMANCE TUNING: FEEL THE POWER Looks aren't everything. Awaken the beast under the hood and tune your car to match your driving style. Engine Upgrades: Leave your rivals in the dust by upgrading the engine, turbo, gearbox, and brakes. Precision Control: Find the perfect drift balance with fine adjustments to suspension, camber angle, and tire pressure. ONLINE CHALLENGE: BECOME A LEGEND Tired of driving alone? Dive into online arenas where you can prove your skills! Real-Time Multiplayer: Join rooms full of real players or create your own. Challenge Your Friends: Invite your friends to the lobby and show them who the best drifter is. Leaderboards: Earn points and rewards by drifting, and write your name at the top of the rankings. 5 DIFFERENT DRIVING MODES: CHOOSE YOUR STYLE Whether you're a beginner or a drift pro, there's a mode for you! Arcade & Pro Arcade: Fun and easy controls. Drift & Pro Drift: Realistic physics and full control. Racing: Pure speed and competition. EXPLORE UNIQUE MAPS From abandoned parking lots to neon-lit city streets and professional race tracks, dozens of different locations are waiting to test your drifting skills. Download now, start building your garage, and become the new legend of the online drift world!

Screenshots

Shell Racing4 screens
Project Drift 2.04 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Shell Racing at none against Project Drift 2.0's 15. Shell Racing also leads on ads (none vs shown). Project Drift 2.0's advantage is review sentiment (90% vs 56%) and ratings volume (5.6K vs 556). On price, rating, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Project Drift 2.0 sells 13 one-off in-app purchases. Shell Racing asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Shell Racing against 4.8 for Project Drift 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Project Drift 2.0 has 5.6K ratings behind it against 556, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 56% of Shell Racing's written reviews are positive against 90% of Project Drift 2.0's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Shell Racing ships an update every 3 weeks, Project Drift 2.0 monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Shell Racing versus Project Drift 2.0: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShell RacingProject Drift 2.0
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (556 ratings)4.8 (5.6K ratings) — better
Positive reviews55.6% of reviews90.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings5565.6K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#159 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size477 MB1.7 GB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperBrandBaseBYCODEC TEKNOLOJI

Customer experience

Shell Racing

All ratings556 ratings
Positive94.2%
Neutral2.3%
Negative3.4%
Written reviews428 reviews
Positive55.6%
Neutral8.4%
Negative36.0%

Project Drift 2.0

All ratings5,594 ratings
Positive95.0%
Neutral1.9%
Negative3.1%
Written reviews1,616 reviews
Positive90.2%
Neutral3.0%
Negative6.8%

User reviews

Shell Racing

From 556 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎮 Excellent racing experience
  • 👾 Engaging gameplay
  • 🏎️ Realistic car models
  • 🛠️ Robust track creation tools
  • 🎨 Impressive graphics

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes and glitches
  • 🔋 Bluetooth connectivity issues
  • 🕹️ Suboptimal controls for touch screens
  • 🏎️ Lack of difficulty options
  • 💰 Expensive in-app purchases

Project Drift 2.0

From 5.6K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Great game
  • 👍 Fun to play
  • 🎨 Good customization
  • 🎮 Enjoyable drifting experience
  • 🌐 Smooth online play

Room to improve

  • 💰 Expensive car upgrades
  • 🐛 Occasional crashes and glitches
  • 🔍 Lack of tutorial
  • 🔌 Drains battery quickly

Bugs and requests

Shell Racing

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Frequent crashes after races
  • Bluetooth disconnections during gameplay
  • Graphical issues with high track complexity
  • Progression-blocking bugs in certain modes

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add more car models and racing series
  • Implement multiplayer functionality
  • Improve AI difficulty and behavior
  • Optimize performance for older devices
  • Provide more customization options

Project Drift 2.0

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Freezing and crashing issues
  • Loading screen flashing/glitching
  • Losing progress and car purchases
  • Keyboard support issues

Requested features

6 requests
  • Add more cars and customization options
  • Implement a replay/camera mode
  • Allow selling of cars
  • Add character customization
  • Improve the daily reward system
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  • Optimize performance on older devices

In-app purchases

None

Shell Racing

No in-app purchases

13 purchases

Project Drift 2.0

One-time13
  • DP PACK 1$0.99
  • COIN PACK 1$1.99
  • Starter Pack BYC-SPR$1.99
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  • Starter Pack BYC-HRCN$1.99
  • PGN$2.99
  • COIN PACK 2$2.99
  • Starter Pack BYC-DEMON$2.99
  • Starter Pack BYC-R35GT$2.99
  • SUPRA$2.99
  • DOUBLE PACK 1$3.99
  • DP PACK 4$4.99
  • DOUBLE PACK 3$7.99
  • DOUBLE PACK 2$9.99

Questions

Is Shell Racing free?
Shell Racing is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Project Drift 2.0 free?
Project Drift 2.0 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Shell Racing or Project Drift 2.0?
Project Drift 2.0 is rated higher. Shell Racing averages 4.7 out of 5 from 556 ratings, while Project Drift 2.0 averages 4.8 from 5.6K ratings.
Do Shell Racing or Project Drift 2.0 have ads?
Project Drift 2.0 shows ads; Shell Racing does not.
Which is updated more often, Shell Racing or Project Drift 2.0?
Shell Racing ships an update every 3 weeks, and Project Drift 2.0 monthly. Most recently, Shell Racing was updated on October 12, 2026 and Project Drift 2.0 on October 13, 2026.

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