# Initial Drift Arcade vs Drifto

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Drifto at 88% against Initial Drift Arcade's 0%. Drifto also leads on price (Free vs $2.99) and rating (4.7 vs 2.0). Initial Drift Arcade's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 13) and ads (none vs shown). On device support there is nothing between them.

Drifto is free to download; Initial Drift Arcade costs $2.99 up front. Drifto sells 12 one-off in-app purchases. Initial Drift Arcade asks for nothing beyond the download.

Drifto holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Drifto has 14K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Initial Drift Arcade's written reviews are positive against 88% of Drifto's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Initial Drift Arcade | Drifto |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [2.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/initial-drift-arcade/id1603669915/reviews) | **[4.7 (14K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drifto-infinite-drifting/id1643464834/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **14K** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **87.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Monthly |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#194** |
| Size | 447 MB | 318 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Przemyslaw Gajc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1434540442) | [Jonathon Howe](https://appshunter.io/developer/1643077749) |

## What reviewers say

### Initial Drift Arcade

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

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


### Drifto

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drifto-infinite-drifting/id1643464834)

**Currently charting:** #194 Top Grossing · Racing (US App Store)

Experience pure, satisfying car drifting with simple controls. Slide a variety of cars down endless roads, earning points to unlock new vehicles and tracks. Enjoy a no-frills, skill-based drifting adventure.

**Highlights:** Infinite drifting gameplay, Simple one-finger controls, Unlockable cars and tracks, Satisfying tire smoke effects, Score-based progression

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Cheese! | $1.99 | one-time |
| and welcome back to the news | $1.99 | one-time |
| I am the night | $2.99 | one-time |
| You Remind Me Of My Bimmer | $2.99 | one-time |
| Bingo-mobile | $2.99 | one-time |
| Evolve | $2.99 | one-time |
| HOT ROD | $3.99 | one-time |
| Big Blower | $3.99 | one-time |
| Shovel | $4.99 | one-time |
| Fifth Mark | $4.99 | one-time |
| Trophy Truck | $4.99 | one-time |
| THE BOX | $12.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth drifting mechanics
- 👍 Simplistic and relaxing gameplay
- 🔒 No ads
- 👍 Good variety of cars and maps
- 👍 Satisfying drift physics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 🔋 Progression can feel grindy
- 👎 Limited customization options
- 👎 Leaderboard issues

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes after reaching high scores
- Leaderboard not accurately reflecting scores
- Graphical issues on certain devices

**Requested features**

- More maps and cars
- Ability to customize cars
- Multiplayer mode
- Reverse driving functionality
- More challenging game modes


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Initial Drift Arcade free?

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

### Is Drifto free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Initial Drift Arcade or Drifto?

Drifto is rated higher. Initial Drift Arcade averages 2.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Drifto averages 4.7 from 14K ratings.

### Do Initial Drift Arcade or Drifto have ads?

Drifto 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.*