# City Coaster vs Ultimate Coaster 2

The clearest difference is rating: City Coaster at 4.6 against Ultimate Coaster 2's 4.1. City Coaster also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.0). Ultimate Coaster 2's advantage is ratings volume (2K vs 5). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Ultimate Coaster 2 sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. City Coaster asks for nothing beyond the download.

City Coaster holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ultimate Coaster 2 has 2K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | City Coaster | Ultimate Coaster 2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/city-coaster/id1461433042/reviews)** | [4.1 (2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ultimate-coaster-2/id1525621987/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **2K** |
| Positive reviews | — | 73.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 140 MB | 145 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Geisha Tokyo Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/304321146) | [Jason Hu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1201564028) |

## What reviewers say

### City Coaster

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/city-coaster/id1461433042)

Control a vehicle by tapping the screen to steer it around a course. Maintain balance to navigate the twists and turns of the track. Enjoy a simple yet engaging arcade-style experience.

**Highlights:** Tap-to-steer controls, Balance mechanics, Course navigation, Arcade gameplay, Simple interface

**In-app purchases:** none


### Ultimate Coaster 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ultimate-coaster-2/id1525621987)

Design and experience your own roller coasters in a 3D environment. This app offers intuitive controls for all skill levels, allowing you to build, customize, and ride your creations with realistic physics. Save your designs and explore pre-built demo coasters.

**Highlights:** Create custom roller coasters, Realistic physics simulation, Intuitive and advanced controls, Save and load track designs, Paint tracks any color, Modify terrain

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Box-Spined Hyper Coaster | $1.99 | one-time |
| Dive Machine (10 Seats) | $1.99 | one-time |
| Box-Spined Wing Coaster | $1.99 | one-time |
| Box-Spined Inverted Coaster | $1.99 | one-time |
| Girder Rocket Coaster | $1.99 | one-time |
| Hybrid Coaster | $1.99 | one-time |
| Single Rail Coaster | $1.99 | one-time |
| Girder Blitz (OTSR) Coaster | $1.99 | one-time |
| Girder Spinner Coaster | $1.99 | one-time |
| All Coaster Types | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🤩 Amazing game
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🎢 Great for roller coaster enthusiasts
- 🔥 Best mobile coaster game
- 🎨 Good customization options

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and glitches
- 💰 Paid content required
- 🔍 Limited camera controls
- 🌄 Lacking scenery and theming options
- 🔧 Clunky track transitions

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when loading large coasters
- Glitches with track placement and orientation
- Autosave feature not working as expected
- Inability to load previously saved coasters

**Requested features**

- Add switch tracks
- Implement shuttle coasters
- Include more pre-made inversion elements
- Allow customization of station and queue
- Introduce day/night cycle and lighting


## Frequently asked questions

### Is City Coaster free?

City Coaster is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Ultimate Coaster 2 free?

Ultimate Coaster 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, City Coaster or Ultimate Coaster 2?

City Coaster is rated higher. City Coaster averages 4.6 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Ultimate Coaster 2 averages 4.1 from 2K ratings.

### Do City Coaster or Ultimate Coaster 2 have ads?

Neither City Coaster nor Ultimate Coaster 2 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.*