# iDrone vs Highway Crash Derby

The clearest difference is rating: Highway Crash Derby at 4.6 against iDrone's 1.8. Highway Crash Derby also leads on review sentiment (80% vs 47%) and ratings volume (1.1K vs 5). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. iDrone sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Highway Crash Derby sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Highway Crash Derby holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 1.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Highway Crash Derby has 1.1K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 47% of iDrone's written reviews are positive against 80% of Highway Crash Derby's.

iDrone ships an update monthly, Highway Crash Derby every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iDrone | Highway Crash Derby |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.8 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idrone/id299463146/reviews) | **[4.6 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/highway-crash-derby/id650419312/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **1.1K** |
| Positive reviews | 47.1% of reviews | **80.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#149** |
| Size | 294 MB | 222 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [BurningThumb Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/286015034) | [Koma Studios UG (haftungsbeschraenkt)](https://appshunter.io/developer/363917133) |

## What reviewers say

### iDrone

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idrone/id299463146)

Pilot a drone through a 3D terrain in this classic endless runner. Complete missions by destroying targets like trucks, bases, and factories. Collect pickups and awards while staying on the right path to achieve objectives.

**Highlights:** Endless runner gameplay, Drone piloting, Mission objectives, Target destruction, Pickup collection, Multiple drones and missions

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 100 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| 1000 Coins | $4.99 | one-time |


### Highway Crash Derby

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/highway-crash-derby/id650419312)

**Currently charting:** #149 Top Grossing · Racing (US App Store)

Experience a fast-paced arcade driving game where you weave through highway traffic to survive longer and score higher. Trigger spectacular chain-reaction crashes and relive your wildest moments in replay mode. Play the core game offline with a variety of unique vehicles.

**Highlights:** Weave through highway traffic, Trigger huge pileups, Relive crashes in Replay Mode, Unlock and drive unique vehicles, Play core game offline, Compete on leaderboards

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 4000 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Coin Doubler | $3.99 | one-time |
| 25000 Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| 120000 Coins | $19.99 | one-time |
| 400000 Coins | $49.99 | one-time |
| 1200000 Coins | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun and addictive
- 👍 Great crash physics
- 🚗 Nostalgic and classic gameplay
- 💰 Lots of content and vehicles to unlock

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional glitches and performance issues
- 🚧 Repetitive gameplay and lack of new content
- 📱 Screen orientation and UI issues on newer devices
- 🚓 Police cars too overpowered

**Reported bugs**

- Hovercraft causing major lag
- Achievements not tracking properly
- Crashes when using certain vehicles

**Requested features**

- More varied locations and maps
- Improved camera controls and crash cinematics
- Realistic vehicle damage and deformation
- Multiplayer and online features
- Ability to customize and upgrade vehicles


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iDrone free?

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

### Is Highway Crash Derby free?

Highway Crash Derby is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, iDrone or Highway Crash Derby?

Highway Crash Derby is rated higher. iDrone averages 1.8 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Highway Crash Derby averages 4.6 from 1.1K ratings.

### Do iDrone or Highway Crash Derby have ads?

Both iDrone and Highway Crash Derby show ads.

### Which is updated more often, iDrone or Highway Crash Derby?

iDrone ships an update monthly, and Highway Crash Derby every 6 weeks. Most recently, iDrone was updated on October 31, 2026 and Highway Crash Derby on November 6, 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.*