# Retro Garage vs Initial Drift Arcade

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Retro Garage at 90% against Initial Drift Arcade's 0%. Retro Garage also leads on price (Free vs $2.99) and rating (4.8 vs 2.0). Initial Drift Arcade's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7) and ads (none vs shown). On device support there is nothing between them.

Retro Garage is free to download; Initial Drift Arcade costs $2.99 up front. Retro Garage sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Initial Drift Arcade asks for nothing beyond the download.

Retro Garage holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Retro Garage has 4K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 90% of Retro Garage's written reviews are positive against 0% of Initial Drift Arcade's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Retro Garage | Initial Drift Arcade |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $2.99 |
| Rating | **[4.8 (4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/retro-garage-car-mechanic/id1532851708/reviews)** | [2.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/initial-drift-arcade/id1603669915/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **90.4% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | — |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#114** |
| Size | 233 MB | 447 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [WM Games LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1551576408) | [Przemyslaw Gajc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1434540442) |

## What reviewers say

### Retro Garage

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/retro-garage-car-mechanic/id1532851708)

Step into a virtual garage and become a mechanic specializing in classic Soviet and European vehicles. Repair intricate car parts, customize vehicles with unique modifications, and even test your creations in thrilling races. Expand your workshop and collection as you progress.

**Highlights:** Repair classic USSR and European cars, Replace or fix over 50 car parts, Customize vehicles with modifications, Buy and sell cars for profit, Participate in drag and track races, Expand workshop and garage

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Piggy Bank | $1.99 | one-time |
| Money Bag | $2.99 | one-time |
| Wallet | $2.99 | one-time |
| Money Case | $4.99 | one-time |
| Credit Card | $4.99 | one-time |
| Safe | $9.99 | one-time |
| Money Truck | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Addictive and engaging gameplay
- 👍 Realistic car repair mechanics
- 🚗 Wide variety of cars to work on
- 💰 Ability to buy and sell cars for profit
- 🛠️ Detailed part-by-part repair process

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
- 🕹️ Challenging driving controls
- 🔁 Repetitive nature of gameplay
- 💸 Expensive in-app purchases for cosmetics
- 🕰️ Slow progression and limited content

**Reported bugs**

- Roof rack installation issue blocks progress
- Rear window installation bug after roof replacement
- Inconsistent part availability across different cars

**Requested features**

- Add more car models and brands
- Implement engine swaps and performance upgrades
- Include an open-world driving mode
- Introduce multiplayer and car sharing features
- Allow for more customization and personalization


### Initial Drift Arcade

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/initial-drift-arcade/id1603669915)

**Currently charting:** #114 Top Paid · Racing (US App Store)

Experience high-speed driving and drifting on mountain roads. Earn in-game currency to purchase and upgrade a variety of cars. Compete globally for high scores and master challenging tracks with adjustable physics and steering options.

**Highlights:** High-speed drifting on mountain roads, Car purchasing and upgrading system, Race against the clock and opponent ghosts, Global high score competition, Multiple driving physics and car styles, 27 upgradable cars across 7 classes, Support for gamepad and keyboard controls

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Retro Garage free?

Retro Garage is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Initial Drift Arcade free?

Initial Drift Arcade costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Retro Garage or Initial Drift Arcade?

Retro Garage is rated higher. Retro Garage averages 4.8 out of 5 from 4K ratings, while Initial Drift Arcade averages 2.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Retro Garage or Initial Drift Arcade have ads?

Retro Garage shows ads; Initial Drift Arcade does not.

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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.*