# StartUp! Gym vs Driftwing

The clearest difference is update cadence: Driftwing at daily against StartUp! Gym's every 3 weeks. Driftwing also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8). StartUp! Gym's advantage is ratings volume (949 vs 1) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. StartUp! Gym sells 13 one-off in-app purchases and Driftwing sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Driftwing holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: StartUp! Gym has 949 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

StartUp! Gym ships an update every 3 weeks, Driftwing daily. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | StartUp! Gym | Driftwing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (949 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/startup-gym/id1637383147/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/driftwing/id6793268466/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **949** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 78.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 777 MB | 108 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Yeom Giseop](https://appshunter.io/developer/1540086647) | [Beyzer LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1895949273) |

## What reviewers say

### StartUp! Gym

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/startup-gym/id1637383147)

Manage and grow a shabby gym into a thriving fitness empire. Recruit unique members, acquire distinctive exercise equipment, and watch your business expand. Enjoy idle gameplay as members train and pay fees, even when you're offline.

**Highlights:** Build and expand a gym, Recruit unique members, Acquire distinctive equipment, Idle gameplay with offline earnings, Experience endless growth, Intuitive and easy play

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

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| A bundle of gold | $0.99 | one-time |
| Beginner Package | $1.99 | one-time |
| Double! Package | $2.99 | one-time |
| Intermediate Package | $2.99 | one-time |
| A bag of gold | $3.99 | one-time |
| Breaking bAd! Package | $6.99 | one-time |
| Corporate Aid | $6.99 | one-time |
| Muscle Package | $9.99 | one-time |
| State Funding | $14.99 | one-time |
| A box of gold | $17.99 | one-time |
| Master Package | $17.99 | one-time |
| A truck of gold | $35.99 | one-time |
| A ship of gold | $69.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and entertaining game
- 🚀 Quick and easy to play
- 💡 Interesting character designs
- 😊 Enjoyable gameplay experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches affecting gameplay
- ⏱️ Slow progression without spending money
- 🔋 Potential device overheating issues

**Reported bugs**

- Duplicate account issues when logging in
- Sweat counter and mechanics not functioning properly
- Game freezing or crashing for some users

**Requested features**

- More content and features to enhance gameplay
- Improved progression system and pacing
- Better optimization for older devices


### Driftwing

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/driftwing/id6793268466)

Pilot a fleet through a dynamic space campaign with physics-driven flight, arcade combat, and precise landing challenges. Build and customize your own modular spacecraft with a variety of parts and upgrades.

**Highlights:** Physics-driven flight and landing, Modular spacecraft builder, Campaign operations and daily missions, Endless sectors with escalating challenges, Multiple ship types and upgrades, Customizable ship parts and aesthetics

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Nova Ship | $1.99 | one-time |
| Volt Ship | $1.99 | one-time |
| Shipworks | $2.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads Forever | $4.99 | one-time |
| Complete Hangar | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is StartUp! Gym free?

StartUp! Gym is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Driftwing free?

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

### Which has better reviews, StartUp! Gym or Driftwing?

Driftwing is rated higher. StartUp! Gym averages 4.8 out of 5 from 949 ratings, while Driftwing averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do StartUp! Gym or Driftwing have ads?

Both StartUp! Gym and Driftwing show ads.

### Which is updated more often, StartUp! Gym or Driftwing?

StartUp! Gym ships an update every 3 weeks, and Driftwing daily. Most recently, StartUp! Gym was updated on October 18, 2026 and Driftwing on October 13, 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.*