# iRollerCoaster vs Drifty Chase

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Drifty Chase at 76% against iRollerCoaster's 17%. Drifty Chase also leads on rating (4.7 vs 2.6) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 25 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. iRollerCoaster sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Drifty Chase sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Drifty Chase holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Drifty Chase has 660 ratings behind it against 92, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 17% of iRollerCoaster's written reviews are positive against 76% of Drifty Chase's.

iRollerCoaster ships an update every 25 months, Drifty Chase every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 3, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iRollerCoaster | Drifty Chase |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.6 (92 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/irollercoaster/id379475274/reviews) | **[4.7 (660 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drifty-chase/id1145500015/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 92 | **660** |
| Positive reviews | 16.8% of reviews | **76.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 25 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 94 MB | 216 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Sea Venture LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/312276940) | [Crimson Pine Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/979888652) |

## What reviewers say

### iRollerCoaster

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/irollercoaster/id379475274)

Experience thrilling roller coaster rides and build your own theme park. Compete with others globally for high scores on realistic tracks. Enjoy immersive graphics and physics.

**Highlights:** Realistic roller coaster physics, Theme park simulation, Online high score competitions, Global track locations, Advanced OpenGL graphics, High-resolution textures

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| iRollerCoaster | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Laid-back game
- 👍 Better than previous versions

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and glitches
- 👎 Boring, pointless, and terrible graphics
- 🤢 Unrealistic and bad physics
- 🤔 Limited gameplay and features

**Reported bugs**

- Constant crashing when trying to select a seat
- Game freezes and exits to home screen
- Compatibility issues with newer devices

**Requested features**

- Add more roller coaster tracks and options
- Improve graphics and realism
- Allow users to control the roller coaster
- Add more gameplay elements beyond just popping balloons


### Drifty Chase

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drifty-chase/id1145500015)

Evade the police in a high-stakes chase after a bank robbery. Master one-tap drifting mechanics to navigate crowded cities and escape pursuit. Unlock new cars and explore diverse environments while competing on global leaderboards.

**Highlights:** One-tap drifting mechanics, Unlockable cars and cities, Addictive drift-based gameplay, Online leaderboards, Stunning 3D graphics, Cloud sync

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Buy Pocket | $0.99 | one-time |
| Drag Racer | $0.99 | one-time |
| Full Wallet | $1.99 | one-time |
| Buy Vip Account | $1.99 | one-time |
| Great Ego Car | $1.99 | one-time |
| Night Rider | $2.99 | one-time |
| Buy Big Tank | $3.99 | one-time |
| Buy Full Case | $4.99 | one-time |
| Buy Full Truck | $9.99 | one-time |
| Buy Whole Safe | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Addictive and fun gameplay
- 👍 Simple and intuitive controls
- 🎨 Colorful and stylish graphics
- ⏱️ Good time-killer for waiting
- 💰 Rewarding progression with unlockable cars

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Lack of variety in gameplay
- 🕹️ Unresponsive controls at times
- 📺 Excessive amount of ads
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases for cars
- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs

**Reported bugs**

- Game progress/data loss after updates
- Checkpoint system not working as expected
- Inconsistent ad placements and forced viewings
- Freezing/crashing issues on certain devices

**Requested features**

- Multiplayer mode
- More car and city variety
- Ability to customize cars
- Reduce frequency of ads
- Improve checkpoint/progress saving


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iRollerCoaster free?

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

### Is Drifty Chase free?

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

### Which has better reviews, iRollerCoaster or Drifty Chase?

Drifty Chase is rated higher. iRollerCoaster averages 2.6 out of 5 from 92 ratings, while Drifty Chase averages 4.7 from 660 ratings.

### Do iRollerCoaster or Drifty Chase have ads?

Neither iRollerCoaster nor Drifty Chase shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, iRollerCoaster or Drifty Chase?

iRollerCoaster ships an update every 25 months, and Drifty Chase every 6 weeks. Most recently, iRollerCoaster was updated on September 3, 2026 and Drifty Chase on September 23, 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.*