# Drop Tower! vs Ultimate Coaster 2

The clearest difference is rating: Ultimate Coaster 2 at 4.1 against Drop Tower!'s 3.0. Ultimate Coaster 2 also leads on ratings volume (1.9K vs 2). Drop Tower!'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 16) and update cadence (every 6 days vs every 6 months). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Ultimate Coaster 2 sells 16 one-off in-app purchases. Drop Tower! asks for nothing beyond the download.

Ultimate Coaster 2 holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ultimate Coaster 2 has 1.9K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Drop Tower! ships an update every 6 days, Ultimate Coaster 2 every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Drop Tower! | Ultimate Coaster 2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drop-tower/id1499234131/reviews) | **[4.1 (1.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ultimate-coaster-2/id1525621987/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **1.9K** |
| Positive reviews | — | 73.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 130 MB | 145 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [RedLine Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1050165849) | [Jason Hu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1201564028) |

## What reviewers say

### Drop Tower!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drop-tower/id1499234131)

A simple arcade game where players tap and hold to control a falling object, aiming to reach the bottom. Enjoy a straightforward and fun gaming experience.

**Highlights:** Tap and hold controls, Reach the bottom objective, Simple arcade gameplay, Fun and engaging

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**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 (16)**

| 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 |
| Corkscrew 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 |
| Single Spined Coaster (3 Row) | $1.99 | one-time |
| Multidimensional Coaster | $1.99 | one-time |
| Girder Blitz (Lapbar) Coaster | $1.99 | one-time |
| Double Spined Coaster (2 row) | $1.99 | one-time |
| Girder Coaster (4 Seats) | $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 Drop Tower! free?

Drop Tower! 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, Drop Tower! or Ultimate Coaster 2?

Ultimate Coaster 2 is rated higher. Drop Tower! averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Ultimate Coaster 2 averages 4.1 from 1.9K ratings.

### Do Drop Tower! or Ultimate Coaster 2 have ads?

Neither Drop Tower! nor Ultimate Coaster 2 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Drop Tower! or Ultimate Coaster 2?

Drop Tower! ships an update every 6 days, and Ultimate Coaster 2 every 6 months. Most recently, Drop Tower! was updated on October 12, 2026 and Ultimate Coaster 2 on October 24, 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.*