# iRollerCoaster vs Ultimate Coaster 3

The clearest difference is rating: Ultimate Coaster 3 at 3.5 against iRollerCoaster's 2.6. Ultimate Coaster 3 also leads on review sentiment (55% vs 17%) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 25 months). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. iRollerCoaster sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Ultimate Coaster 3 sells 23 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Ultimate Coaster 3 holds the better App Store score, 3.5 against 2.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 92 and 186 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 17% of iRollerCoaster's written reviews are positive against 55% of Ultimate Coaster 3's.

iRollerCoaster ships an update every 25 months, Ultimate Coaster 3 every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 3, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iRollerCoaster | Ultimate Coaster 3 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.6 (92 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/irollercoaster/id379475274/reviews) | **[3.5 (186 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ultimate-coaster-3/id6751155422/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 92 | **186** |
| Positive reviews | 16.8% of reviews | **54.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 25 months | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 94 MB | 264 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) | [Jason Hu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1201564028) |

## 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


### Ultimate Coaster 3

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ultimate-coaster-3/id6751155422)

Design and build your own roller coasters with realistic physics and advanced customization. Explore demo rides inspired by real-life attractions and share your creations with others. The only limit is your imagination.

**Highlights:** Create custom roller coasters, Realistic physics simulation, On-ride camera with multiple modes, Import and export creations, Terrain and scenery modification, Advanced customization options

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

**In-app purchases (23)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Twister Hyper (Staggered) | $2.99 | one-time |
| Twister Invert Coaster | $2.99 | one-time |
| Inverted Impulse Coaster | $2.99 | one-time |
| LIM Launched Coaster | $2.99 | one-time |
| Classic Hyper (3 Row) | $2.99 | one-time |
| Air Launch (Classic) | $2.99 | one-time |
| Twister Dive Coaster (10) | $2.99 | one-time |
| Single-Rail Coaster | $2.99 | one-time |
| Twister Wing Coaster | $2.99 | one-time |
| Twister Hyper Coaster | $2.99 | one-time |
| Air Launch (Modern) | $2.99 | one-time |
| Tilt Coaster | $2.99 | one-time |
| Sky Launch Coaster | $2.99 | one-time |
| Wooden (Articulated) | $2.99 | one-time |
| Twister Floorless Coaster | $2.99 | one-time |
| Rocket (Lapbar) Coaster | $2.99 | one-time |
| Hybrid Coaster (Classic) | $2.99 | one-time |
| Blitz (Lapbar) Coaster | $2.99 | one-time |
| Hybrid Coaster (Modern) | $2.99 | one-time |
| Classic Corkscrew Coaster | $2.99 | one-time |
| Rocket (OTSR) Coaster | $2.99 | one-time |
| All-Coaster-Types Pass | $19.99 | one-time |
| All-Coaster-Types Pass | $24.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iRollerCoaster free?

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

### Is Ultimate Coaster 3 free?

Ultimate Coaster 3 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, iRollerCoaster or Ultimate Coaster 3?

Ultimate Coaster 3 is rated higher. iRollerCoaster averages 2.6 out of 5 from 92 ratings, while Ultimate Coaster 3 averages 3.5 from 186 ratings.

### Do iRollerCoaster or Ultimate Coaster 3 have ads?

Neither iRollerCoaster nor Ultimate Coaster 3 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, iRollerCoaster or Ultimate Coaster 3?

iRollerCoaster ships an update every 25 months, and Ultimate Coaster 3 every 4 days. Most recently, iRollerCoaster was updated on September 3, 2026 and Ultimate Coaster 3 on September 24, 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.*