Comparison

Car Manual Shift vs Project Drag Racing

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Car Manual Shift

Experience realistic manual car driving simulations with clutch, gears, and engine mechanics. Ideal for driving learners, this game offers tutorials, challenge modes, drag races, and a garage for car upgrades. Explore various car models in the market.

Highlights
  • Manual transmission simulation
  • Clutch, brake, and gas controls
  • Engine stall simulation
  • Driving tutorials for learners
  • Challenge and drag race modes
  • Car performance upgrades
  • Car market with various models
Features
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We do not take responsibility for addiction this game will simulate your real manual car... and it recommended to driving learners... it just Free Car Manual Shift include: -Clutch -Breaks -Gas -Transmission 1 to 5 -Neutral mode -And everything you need to drive a real car *the app is very simulate a real car, example: if you change gear without press the clutch the engine will stop, like a real car ! *in the app you have a tutorial for driving learners. *The challenge mode... all you have to do is to reach 180 KM/h (113 MPH) the fastest you can... *Drag race: all you have to do is wait to the green light and reach 100 Meter the fastest you can... *Garage: You can upgrade your car performance by improve parts. *Car Market: the market offer you selection all kinds of models. the game compatible With Game Center to submit your score in the game... ******* This app is only a game. Do Not try to get 180 KM/h 

in real life, if you want to learn driving in a real car go to a professional teacher.
 This application is only for entertainment purposes !!! ******

About

Project Drag Racing

Experience realistic drag racing with a vast collection of customizable cars. Tune performance, personalize style, and compete in dynamic races against AI or other players. Maintain your vehicles and explore various terrains with off-road options.

Highlights
  • Vast car collection
  • Extensive tuning and upgrades
  • Deep customization options
  • Realistic physics engine
  • Dynamic drag races
  • Multiplayer competition
  • Off-road racing mode
Features
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• Lots of cars! A huge number of cars in the world, ranging from rare city cars to powerful sports cars! A large number of configurations! Frequent updates replenish the game's vehicle fleet, which becomes larger and larger over time! Choose from 4x4 SUVs, modern sports cars, retro classics or powerful muscle cars. The choice is yours! • Upgrade your car! Tune your car by installing modifications and racing parts. Improve its characteristics and show completely new records on the track! The tuning system allows you to upgrade your car for 1000 horsepower! • Customize your car! To improve your race time, the game provides a wide range of car settings: from tire pressure to detailed gearbox settings. • Styling and tuning! Create your own unique style with an advanced car customization system! - Install bumpers, body kits, hoods, headlights, spoilers, choose tires and wheels, exhaust pipes and much more. Choose your style: JDM, BPAN, Stance, Kanjo, etc. Create a unique monster that will make you respected on the road! • Dynamic drag races! Take part in the races! Upgrade your car to go faster! Tune to your liking and win dynamic drag races! There are many different maps and modes available in the game. Unique offroad racing mode. Install the off-road suspension, mix up the dirt and go off-road racing! • Car service Stop by a mechanic to have your car serviced! Feel like a car mechanic! Check your parts for wear or use a car wash and clean your car of dirt! • Realistic physics! Overheating of the brakes, torque, engine heating, weather conditions, drag, tire temperature - all this affects the gameplay part. The game features realistic and enjoyable car physics. • Multiplayer Fight against real opponents in multiplayer races! Dynamic online racing makes the game truly interesting. Play ranked races to become the world leader and king of Drag Racing! Play with friends or random players! Set records and get big rewards to become even richer! Take the tops and become the best! • Import from Car Company Tycoon A completely new revolutionary feature for importing your own cars from the Car Company Tycoon game. Build your own cars from scratch and test them on the game's racing track.

Screenshots

Car Manual Shift4 screens
Project Drag Racing4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Project Drag Racing at 4.3 against Car Manual Shift's 3.6. Project Drag Racing also leads on ratings volume (198 vs 21) and update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months). Car Manual Shift's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.0). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Car Manual Shift sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Project Drag Racing sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Project Drag Racing holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Project Drag Racing has 198 ratings behind it against 21, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 48% of Car Manual Shift's written reviews are positive against 49% of Project Drag Racing's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Car Manual Shift ships an update every 2 months, Project Drag Racing monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Car Manual Shift versus Project Drag Racing: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCar Manual ShiftProject Drag Racing
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.6 (21 ratings)4.3 (198 ratings) — better
Positive reviews48.2% of reviews49.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings21198 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS12.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size68 MB42 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJordanmeirRuslan Kudriavtsev

Customer experience

Car Manual Shift

All ratings21 ratings
Positive61.9%
Neutral9.5%
Negative28.6%
Written reviews56 reviews
Positive48.2%
Neutral8.9%
Negative42.9%

Project Drag Racing

All ratings196 ratings
Positive81.6%
Neutral6.1%
Negative12.2%
Written reviews77 reviews
Positive49.4%
Neutral14.3%
Negative36.4%

Bugs and requests

Car Manual Shift

Reported bugs

11 issues
  • App forces close at startup
  • App won't open
  • Cannot register
  • Cannot log in
  • Password must be 4 characters (actually chapters)
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  • App crashes after loading
  • App crashes on startup
  • App closes after intro
  • App doesn't work after update
  • App doesn't load
  • Bug on startup

Requested features

8 requests
  • Ability to play music from background
  • Grab and slide shift stick
  • More detailed instructions
  • Add more unlocked cars
  • New engine sounds
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  • Simulation with traffic, turns, and reverse gear
  • Better 3D graphics
  • Add steering wheel

Project Drag Racing

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Car Manual Shift

One-time10
  • 2500 Coins$0.99
  • 1500 Gold$0.99
  • 2500 Coins$1.99
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  • 5000 Gold$1.99
  • 4000 Coins Pack$2.99
  • 10,000 Gold$2.99
  • 7000 Coins Pack$4.99
  • 20,000 Gold$4.99
  • 15,000 Coins$9.99
  • 50,000 Gold$9.99
11 purchases

Project Drag Racing

One-time11
  • Buy 200 gold$0.99
  • Buy 500 gold$1.99
  • Buy 1000 gold$3.99
Show 8 more
  • Buy car M-EVO X$4.99
  • Buy car C-Camaro SS$4.99
  • Buy car S-Impreza WRX STI$4.99
  • Buy car M-G500$4.99
  • Premium pack "T-Supra GR"$5.49
  • Buy 2250 gold$7.99
  • Buy 5500 gold$14.99
  • Buy 11500 gold$24.99

Questions

Is Car Manual Shift free?
Car Manual Shift is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Project Drag Racing free?
Project Drag Racing is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Car Manual Shift or Project Drag Racing?
Project Drag Racing is rated higher. Car Manual Shift averages 3.6 out of 5 from 21 ratings, while Project Drag Racing averages 4.3 from 198 ratings.
Do Car Manual Shift or Project Drag Racing have ads?
Project Drag Racing shows ads; Car Manual Shift does not.
Which is updated more often, Car Manual Shift or Project Drag Racing?
Car Manual Shift ships an update every 2 months, and Project Drag Racing monthly. Most recently, Car Manual Shift was updated on October 27, 2026 and Project Drag Racing on October 25, 2026.

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