# iRollerCoaster vs Roller Coaster Simulator HD

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Roller Coaster Simulator HD at 100% against iRollerCoaster's 17%. Roller Coaster Simulator HD also leads on rating (5.0 vs 2.6) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 25 months). iRollerCoaster's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (92 vs 4). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. iRollerCoaster sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Roller Coaster Simulator HD sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Roller Coaster Simulator HD holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iRollerCoaster has 92 ratings behind it against 4, 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 100% of Roller Coaster Simulator HD's.

iRollerCoaster ships an update every 25 months, Roller Coaster Simulator HD every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 3, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iRollerCoaster | Roller Coaster Simulator HD |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.6 (92 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/irollercoaster/id379475274/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/roller-coaster-simulator-hd/id6475340508/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **92** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 16.8% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 25 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 94 MB | 181 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sea Venture LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/312276940) | [7Seas Entertainment Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1630154597) |

## 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


### Roller Coaster Simulator HD

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/roller-coaster-simulator-hd/id6475340508)

Experience the thrill of a realistic roller coaster ride. Build and customize your dream coaster, from simple themes to fully functional parks, with intuitive controls and exciting challenges.

**Highlights:** Realistic roller coaster simulation, Build and customize theme parks, Unique coaster design, Smooth tilt controls, Awesome challenges and levels, New tracks and GUI

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Big Coins Pack | $12.99 | one-time |
| Mine Coins Pack | $14.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Levels | $14.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Coasters | $14.99 | one-time |
| Mega Coin Pack | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iRollerCoaster free?

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

### Is Roller Coaster Simulator HD free?

Roller Coaster Simulator HD is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, iRollerCoaster or Roller Coaster Simulator HD?

Roller Coaster Simulator HD is rated higher. iRollerCoaster averages 2.6 out of 5 from 92 ratings, while Roller Coaster Simulator HD averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do iRollerCoaster or Roller Coaster Simulator HD have ads?

Roller Coaster Simulator HD shows ads; iRollerCoaster does not.

### Which is updated more often, iRollerCoaster or Roller Coaster Simulator HD?

iRollerCoaster ships an update every 25 months, and Roller Coaster Simulator HD every 2 months. Most recently, iRollerCoaster was updated on September 3, 2026 and Roller Coaster Simulator HD on September 15, 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.*