# AirCoaster vs Drop Tower!

The clearest difference is rating: AirCoaster at 3.8 against Drop Tower!'s 3.0. AirCoaster also leads on ratings volume (222 vs 2). Drop Tower!'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 6 days vs monthly). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. AirCoaster sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Drop Tower! asks for nothing beyond the download.

AirCoaster holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AirCoaster has 222 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

AirCoaster ships an update monthly, Drop Tower! every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | AirCoaster | Drop Tower! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.8 (222 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aircoaster/id364899325/reviews)** | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drop-tower/id1499234131/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **222** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 66.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 127 MB | 130 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Vision Pro | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ziconic](https://appshunter.io/developer/301561744) | [RedLine Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1050165849) |

## What reviewers say

### AirCoaster

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aircoaster/id364899325)

Design and experience thrilling roller coasters with a powerful track editor. Explore community-created rides and share your own unique motion experiences. Optimized for immersive 3D on Apple Vision Pro.

**Highlights:** Intuitive track editor, Immersive 3D rides, Community track library, iCloud file management, Advanced track editor features, Shareable web links to tracks

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Upgrade to full app | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🤩 Awesome rollercoaster simulation
- 👍 Intuitive and flexible coaster editor
- 🌟 Impressive community and shared tracks
- 💰 Great value for the price

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤯 Confusing controls and camera angles
- 🙁 Inability to ride own coasters without paying
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🤬 Toxic community with racism and inappropriate content

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when trying to view community tracks
- Deleted coasters not saved properly
- Camera issues and track placement problems

**Requested features**

- Add more coaster types (wooden, winged, etc.)
- Improve scenery and theming options
- Implement better save/load functionality
- Add tutorials and better onboarding for new users


### Drop Tower!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drop-tower/id1499234131)

A simple arcade game where players tap and hold to control a falling object, aiming to reach the bottom. Enjoy a straightforward and fun gaming experience.

**Highlights:** Tap and hold controls, Reach the bottom objective, Simple arcade gameplay, Fun and engaging

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is AirCoaster free?

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

### Is Drop Tower! free?

Drop Tower! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, AirCoaster or Drop Tower!?

AirCoaster is rated higher. AirCoaster averages 3.8 out of 5 from 222 ratings, while Drop Tower! averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do AirCoaster or Drop Tower! have ads?

Neither AirCoaster nor Drop Tower! shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, AirCoaster or Drop Tower!?

AirCoaster ships an update monthly, and Drop Tower! every 6 days. Most recently, AirCoaster was updated on October 15, 2026 and Drop Tower! on October 4, 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.*