Comparison

Downhill Drift 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

Downhill Drift

Experience an endless drifting challenge with intuitive controls. Unlock and upgrade a variety of cars to improve performance and reach new heights in this exciting racing game.

Highlights
  • Intuitive drift controls
  • Endless level challenges
  • Car unlocking system
  • Car upgrade system
  • Performance enhancement
Features
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*Drift with quick press or long press! *Endless levels to challenge, so where you can reach?! *Unlock cars, and upgrade them to get better control and item effects, all for better performance!

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
Currently charting
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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

Downhill Drift4 screens
Project Drift 2.04 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Downhill Drift at none against Project Drift 2.0's shown. Downhill Drift also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs monthly) and review sentiment (100% vs 90%). Project Drift 2.0's advantage is ratings volume (5.6K vs 16) and chart position (#192 vs unranked). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Downhill Drift sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Project Drift 2.0 sells 13 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Project Drift 2.0 holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Project Drift 2.0 has 5.6K ratings behind it against 16, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 100% of Downhill Drift's written reviews are positive against 90% of Project Drift 2.0's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Downhill Drift ships an update every 5 days, Project Drift 2.0 monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Downhill Drift versus Project Drift 2.0: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDownhill DriftProject Drift 2.0
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (16 ratings)4.8 (5.6K ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better90.2% of reviews
Number of ratings165.6K — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterMonthly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#192 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size351 MB1.7 GB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperINNOFUN DIGITALBYCODEC TEKNOLOJI

Customer experience

Downhill Drift

All ratings16 ratings
Positive87.5%
Neutral6.3%
Negative6.3%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Project Drift 2.0

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

Bugs and requests

Downhill Drift

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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

1 purchases

Downhill Drift

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$2.99
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 Downhill Drift free?
Downhill Drift is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Project Drift 2.0 free?
Project Drift 2.0 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Downhill Drift or Project Drift 2.0?
Project Drift 2.0 is rated higher. Downhill Drift averages 4.6 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while Project Drift 2.0 averages 4.8 from 5.6K ratings.
Do Downhill Drift or Project Drift 2.0 have ads?
Project Drift 2.0 shows ads; Downhill Drift does not.
Which is updated more often, Downhill Drift or Project Drift 2.0?
Downhill Drift ships an update every 5 days, and Project Drift 2.0 monthly. Most recently, Downhill Drift was updated on October 16, 2026 and Project Drift 2.0 on October 18, 2026.

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