# Car Manual Shift vs Project Drag Racing

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.

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.

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.

Car Manual Shift ships an update every 2 months, Project Drag Racing monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Car Manual Shift | Project Drag Racing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.6 (21 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/car-manual-shift/id512004532/reviews) | **[4.3 (198 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/project-drag-racing/id6479203969/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 21 | **198** |
| Positive reviews | 48.2% of reviews | **49.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 68 MB | 42 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jordanmeir](https://appshunter.io/developer/481761206) | [Ruslan Kudriavtsev](https://appshunter.io/developer/1687282218) |

## What reviewers say

### Car Manual Shift

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/car-manual-shift/id512004532)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 2500 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| 1500 Gold | $0.99 | one-time |
| 2500 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| 5000 Gold | $1.99 | one-time |
| 4000 Coins Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| 10,000 Gold | $2.99 | one-time |
| 7000 Coins Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| 20,000 Gold | $4.99 | one-time |
| 15,000 Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| 50,000 Gold | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great for learning manual
- 👍 Intuitive to get into
- 👍 Realistic driving feel
- 👍 Engaging and fun
- 👍 Good introduction to clutch

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Won't open/crashes
- 🐛 Registration issues
- 🐛 Login trouble
- 🐛 Unrealistic mechanics
- 🐛 Shoddy presentation

**Reported bugs**

- App forces close at startup
- App won't open
- Cannot register
- Cannot log in
- Password must be 4 characters (actually chapters)

**Requested features**

- Ability to play music from background
- Grab and slide shift stick
- More detailed instructions
- Add more unlocked cars
- New engine sounds


### Project Drag Racing

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/project-drag-racing/id6479203969)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Buy 200 gold | $0.99 | one-time |
| Buy 500 gold | $1.99 | one-time |
| Buy 1000 gold | $3.99 | one-time |
| Buy car M-EVO X | $4.99 | one-time |
| Buy car C-Camaro SS | $4.99 | one-time |
| Buy car S-Impreza WRX STI | $4.99 | one-time |
| Buy car M-G500 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Premium pack "T-Supra GR" | $5.49 | one-time |
| Buy 2250 gold | $7.99 | one-time |
| Buy 5500 gold | $14.99 | one-time |
| Buy 11500 gold | $24.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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 30, 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.*