# Hyper Drift! vs Initial Drift

The clearest difference is rating: Hyper Drift! at 4.4 against Initial Drift's 3.0. Hyper Drift! also leads on ratings volume (3.2K vs 98) and review sentiment (68% vs 52%). Initial Drift's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Hyper Drift! sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Initial Drift sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Hyper Drift! holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hyper Drift! has 3.2K ratings behind it against 98, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 68% of Hyper Drift!'s written reviews are positive against 52% of Initial Drift's.

Hyper Drift! ships an update every 2 months, Initial Drift weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hyper Drift! | Initial Drift |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (3.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hyper-drift/id1459270993/reviews)** | [3.0 (98 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/initial-drift/id1512034398/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.2K** | 98 |
| Positive reviews | **68.3% of reviews** | 51.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 248 MB | 342 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **10.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SEMEEVS, LDA](https://appshunter.io/developer/1273529663) | [Przemyslaw Gajc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1434540442) |

## What reviewers say

### Hyper Drift!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hyper-drift/id1459270993)

Experience smooth and satisfying racing with simple drift controls. Collect and drive awesome cars, perform stunts, and compete against rivals. This game is perfect for creating viral clips and enjoying a fun ride.

**Highlights:** Simple drift controls, Buy and drive awesome cars, Knock out rivals, Pull wild stunts, Create viral clips

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock All Gifts | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock PRO ZONE Tracks | $1.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Premium Car Bundle I — Sale | $4.99 | one-time |
| Premium Car Bundle II — Sale | $4.99 | one-time |
| Premium Car Bundle III — Sale | $4.99 | one-time |
| Premium Car Bundle II | $8.99 | one-time |
| Premium Car Bundle III | $8.99 | one-time |
| Mega Car Bundle — Sale | $9.99 | one-time |
| Mega Car Bundle | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 👍 Fun and addictive
- 🎨 Good car customization
- 💯 Great offline game

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Repetitive tracks
- 💰 Too many ads
- 🐛 Crashes and glitches
- 🔋 Drains battery quickly

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes on launch
- Progress reset after uninstall
- Ads not removed after purchase

**Requested features**

- Online multiplayer mode
- More cars and customization options
- Leaderboards and achievements
- Different game modes (e.g., endless, time trial)


### Initial Drift

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/initial-drift/id1512034398)

Experience thrilling drift racing on challenging mountain roads. Compete against the clock and players worldwide to achieve top scores. Master arcade driving physics with various cars and routes.

**Highlights:** Drift and non-drift driving styles, Global high score competition, Multiple worlds and routes, Challenging arcade physics, Leveling system with rewards, 24 unlockable cars

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Car skin | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock all skins | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Fun and engaging gameplay mechanics
- 🎵 Great atmospheric eurobeat soundtrack
- ⚙️ Realistic car physics and weight simulation
- 🏎️ Excellent drifting mechanics when mastered
- 🔋 Low battery consumption and lightweight

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🎛️ Steering feels unresponsive and sluggish
- ⚖️ Excessive understeer in vehicles
- 🚧 Cars stick to guardrails excessively
- ❌ No handbrake mechanic available
- 🎮 Controls feel heavy and unforgiving

**Reported bugs**

- Controller support not working properly on PS4/PS5
- Frequent account logout issues
- Leaderboard doesn't refresh properly
- Game lag and optimization issues
- Inconsistent turning behavior at different speeds

**Requested features**

- Adjustable steering sensitivity slider
- Handbrake mechanic for better control
- More maps and courses
- Multiplayer racing mode
- More free cars without paywall


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hyper Drift! free?

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

### Is Initial Drift free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Hyper Drift! or Initial Drift?

Hyper Drift! is rated higher. Hyper Drift! averages 4.4 out of 5 from 3.2K ratings, while Initial Drift averages 3.0 from 98 ratings.

### Do Hyper Drift! or Initial Drift have ads?

Hyper Drift! shows ads; Initial Drift does not.

### Which is updated more often, Hyper Drift! or Initial Drift?

Hyper Drift! ships an update every 2 months, and Initial Drift weekly. Most recently, Hyper Drift! was updated on September 26, 2026 and Initial Drift on September 23, 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.*