# Traffic Racer vs #DRIVE

The clearest difference is ads: Traffic Racer at none against #DRIVE's shown. Traffic Racer also leads on chart position (#61 vs unranked). #DRIVE's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 4 months) and rating (4.6 vs 4.3). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Traffic Racer sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and #DRIVE sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

#DRIVE holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7.9K and 32K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 76% of Traffic Racer's written reviews are positive against 81% of #DRIVE's.

Traffic Racer ships an update every 4 months, #DRIVE monthly. Both last shipped on November 13, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Traffic Racer | #DRIVE |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (7.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/traffic-racer/id547101139/reviews) | **[4.6 (32K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drive/id1366180154/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 7.9K | **32K** |
| Positive reviews | 76.1% of reviews | **81.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#61** | — |
| Size | 210 MB | 743 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Skgames Yazilim Muhendislik Teknoloji Ltd. Sti.](https://appshunter.io/developer/547101142) | [Pixel Perfect Dude S.A.](https://appshunter.io/developer/498490654) |

## What reviewers say

### Traffic Racer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/traffic-racer/id547101139)

**Currently charting:** #61 Top Free · Racing, #119 Top Grossing · Racing (US App Store)

Experience endless arcade racing by driving through highway traffic, earning cash to upgrade and purchase new vehicles. Compete for a spot on global leaderboards in various environments and game modes. Enjoy realistic car handling and stunning 3D graphics.

**Highlights:** Stunning 3D graphics, Realistic car handling, 40+ different cars, 5 detailed environments, 5 game modes, Basic car customization, Global leaderboards

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 10000 Cash | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| 40,000 Cash | $2.99 | one-time |
| 80,000 Cash | $4.99 | one-time |
| Starter Kit | $5.99 | one-time |
| Cash Doubler | $6.99 | one-time |
| Premium Car | $9.99 | one-time |
| 300,000 Cash | $14.99 | one-time |
| 650,000 Cash | $29.99 | one-time |
| 1,500,000 Cash | $59.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 👍 Great graphics
- 🚗 Wide variety of cars
- 💰 Ability to earn in-game currency
- 🕹️ Addictive and fun

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 🔍 Small buttons/controls
- 🚦 Lack of map variety
- 🔁 Repetitive gameplay
- 🐛 Occasional crashes

**Reported bugs**

- Cloud save issues
- Purchased items disappearing after updates
- Ads still showing up after purchase

**Requested features**

- Multiplayer mode
- Different camera angles (e.g. first-person)
- More customization options for cars
- Ability to turn/navigate roads
- Police chasing mode


### #DRIVE

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drive/id1366180154)

Experience an endless driving game inspired by 1970s action films. Choose your car and destination, then hit the road, but be careful not to crash. Enjoy simple controls and a visually appealing experience.

**Highlights:** Endless driving gameplay, Inspired by 1970s road movies, Car and environment selection, Simple and intuitive controls, Great graphics and visuals

**Features:** Game Controller support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| #VIP Access Weekly | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| #VIP Access Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| 10000 Caps + 40 Postcards | $0.99 | one-time |
| Tier 1 Name | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| 25000 Caps + 100 Postcards | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads Plus | $2.99 | one-time |
| 60000 Caps + 250 Postcards | $3.99 | one-time |
| #DRIVE Pass | $5.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All | $12.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 👍 Great graphics and visuals
- 🎨 Unique car and environment designs
- 💰 Reasonable in-app purchases
- 🕹️ Simple and intuitive controls

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 🔄 Repetitive and monotonous gameplay
- 📦 Lack of content and map variety
- 🕹️ Challenging controls
- 🤖 Repetitive dialogue and voice lines

**Reported bugs**

- Terrain not loading properly
- Inconsistent damage/crash mechanics
- Challenges not tracking properly
- Progression system issues
- Crashes and freezes on some devices

**Requested features**

- More maps and environments
- Customization options for cars
- Multiplayer or competitive modes
- Offline mode or progress saving
- More diverse challenges and objectives


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Traffic Racer free?

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

### Is #DRIVE free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Traffic Racer or #DRIVE?

#DRIVE is rated higher. Traffic Racer averages 4.3 out of 5 from 7.9K ratings, while #DRIVE averages 4.6 from 32K ratings.

### Do Traffic Racer or #DRIVE have ads?

#DRIVE shows ads; Traffic Racer does not.

### Which is updated more often, Traffic Racer or #DRIVE?

Traffic Racer ships an update every 4 months, and #DRIVE monthly. Most recently, Traffic Racer was updated on November 13, 2026 and #DRIVE on November 13, 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.*