# Squid Drifter vs Ultimate Racing 2D 2!

Squid Drifter and Ultimate Racing 2D 2! both sit at 4.2 stars, but that hides the real split: 77% of Ultimate Racing 2D 2!'s written reviews are positive against 25% of Squid Drifter's. Ultimate Racing 2D 2! also leads on ratings volume (185 vs 9). Squid Drifter's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Ultimate Racing 2D 2! sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Squid Drifter asks for nothing beyond the download.

Ultimate Racing 2D 2! holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ultimate Racing 2D 2! has 185 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 25% of Squid Drifter's written reviews are positive against 77% of Ultimate Racing 2D 2!'s.

Squid Drifter ships an update every 4 days, Ultimate Racing 2D 2! every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Squid Drifter | Ultimate Racing 2D 2! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/squid-drifter-2d-drift-racing/id1635471338/reviews) | **[4.4 (185 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ultimate-racing-2d-2/id6473748115/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 9 | **185** |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | **76.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 72 MB | 977 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shuhei Toyoda](https://appshunter.io/developer/1573187538) | [Thom Postma](https://appshunter.io/developer/1050969888) |

## What reviewers say

### Squid Drifter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/squid-drifter-2d-drift-racing/id1635471338)

Experience retro arcade thrills with this simple racing game. Control a slippery squid, master drifts around corners, and aim for fast times in this engaging challenge. Easy to learn, but requires precise timing.

**Highlights:** Simple 45-degree directional controls, Slippery squid physics, Corner drifting mechanics, Time attack challenges, Retro arcade feel

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Ultimate Racing 2D 2!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ultimate-racing-2d-2/id6473748115)

Experience thrilling 2D top-down racing with a vast array of vehicles and tracks. Compete against friends online or challenge yourself in career and time-trial modes.

**Highlights:** Career mode (event and season), Online multiplayer (up to 20 players), Time-trial challenges and leaderboards, Custom championship and quick race, Manager mode, Team editor with custom car colors, Multi-class racing

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1,000,000 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Prize Money x2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| 10,000,000 Coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| Team Editor | $2.99 | one-time |
| 100,000,000 Coins | $3.99 | one-time |
| 1,000,000,000 Coins | $5.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All | $8.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fantastic gameplay
- 👍 Great variety of cars and tracks
- 🚀 Smooth performance
- 👍 Excellent physics and handling
- 🚀 Impressive graphics and visuals

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 🔧 Controls could use more customization
- 🔧 Difficulty balancing issues with AI
- 🔧 Lack of save/resume functionality for long races
- 🔧 Engine sounds could use more variety

**Reported bugs**

- Tyre selection screen not working
- New tracks not loading properly
- Occasional glitches with underpass/overpass sections

**Requested features**

- More tracks, especially from other motorsports
- Expanded career mode with team management
- Customizable control layouts
- Pit stop strategy and fuel management
- Multiplayer enhancements like ghosting and safety cars


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Squid Drifter free?

Squid Drifter is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Ultimate Racing 2D 2! free?

Ultimate Racing 2D 2! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Squid Drifter or Ultimate Racing 2D 2!?

Ultimate Racing 2D 2! is rated higher. Squid Drifter averages 4.2 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while Ultimate Racing 2D 2! averages 4.4 from 185 ratings.

### Do Squid Drifter or Ultimate Racing 2D 2! have ads?

Both Squid Drifter and Ultimate Racing 2D 2! show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Squid Drifter or Ultimate Racing 2D 2!?

Squid Drifter ships an update every 4 days, and Ultimate Racing 2D 2! every 3 weeks. Most recently, Squid Drifter was updated on September 9, 2026 and Ultimate Racing 2D 2! on September 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.*