# Hill Climb Racing vs Sling Drift

The clearest difference is update cadence: Hill Climb Racing at every 3 weeks against Sling Drift's every 5 months. Hill Climb Racing also leads on review sentiment (62% vs 47%) and chart position (#8 vs #104). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Hill Climb Racing sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Sling Drift sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Hill Climb Racing against 4.5 for Sling Drift. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 139K and 287K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 62% of Hill Climb Racing's written reviews are positive against 47% of Sling Drift's.

Hill Climb Racing ships an update every 3 weeks, Sling Drift every 5 months. Both last shipped on November 4, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hill Climb Racing | Sling Drift |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (139K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hill-climb-racing/id564540143/reviews)** | [4.5 (287K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sling-drift/id1377372413/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 139K | **287K** |
| Positive reviews | **62.2% of reviews** | 47.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#8** | #104 |
| Size | 201 MB | 244 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Fingersoft](https://appshunter.io/developer/514034278) | [AI Games FZ](https://appshunter.io/developer/1478916023) |

## What reviewers say

### Hill Climb Racing

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hill-climb-racing/id564540143)

**Currently charting:** #8 Top Free · Racing, #23 Top Grossing · Racing, #45 Top Free · Action, #148 Top Grossing · Action (US App Store)

Race uphill in a physics-based driving game with a variety of vehicles and challenging environments. Earn coins to upgrade your car and unlock new stages, all playable offline.

**Highlights:** Physics-based driving, Offline play, Variety of vehicles, Unlock and upgrade cars, Challenging stages, Daily challenges and events

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 150 000 coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Small Coin Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Small Gem Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| 300 000 coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| Special offer: 20 000 000 coins | $3.99 | one-time |
| 750 000 coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| Medium Coin Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| 2 000 000 coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| Big Coin Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Mega Coin Pack | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great physics and complete shop
- 👍 Fun and addictive game
- 🚀 Smooth gameplay on old devices
- 👍 Offline playable
- 👍 Variety of vehicles and maps

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and progress loss issues
- 🔍 Excessive ads and in-app purchases
- 🔍 Expensive upgrades and new content
- 🐛 Unresponsive controls and bugs
- 🔍 Repetitive gameplay

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes and freezes
- Progress/data loss
- Unresponsive controls
- Incorrect coin/gem tracking

**Requested features**

- Ability to reset progress
- Multiplayer mode
- Custom map editor
- More frequent updates
- Controller support


### Sling Drift

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sling-drift/id1377372413)

**Currently charting:** #104 Top Free · Racing, #182 Top Grossing · Racing (US App Store)

Master the art of car drifting in this addictive 2D game. Tap and hold to slide your car, collect gems to unlock new vehicles, and conquer challenging race courses. Enjoy easy controls and a multiplayer mode for endless fun.

**Highlights:** Easy one-tap controls, Unlockable sport cars, Addictive gameplay, Multiplayer mode, Gem collection for upgrades, Challenging drift race courses

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP Subscription | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Remove Banner and Game Over Ad | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Addictive and fun gameplay
- 👍 Simple and easy to play
- 🎮 Satisfying drifting mechanics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤖 Excessive and intrusive ads
- 💰 Expensive VIP subscription
- 🐛 Inconsistent mechanics and glitches

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes and freezes
- Incorrect score tracking
- Unresponsive controls

**Requested features**

- Multiplayer mode
- More car customization options
- Varied track themes and environments


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hill Climb Racing free?

Hill Climb Racing is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Sling Drift free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Hill Climb Racing or Sling Drift?

Hill Climb Racing is rated higher. Hill Climb Racing averages 4.6 out of 5 from 139K ratings, while Sling Drift averages 4.5 from 287K ratings.

### Do Hill Climb Racing or Sling Drift have ads?

Both Hill Climb Racing and Sling Drift show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Hill Climb Racing or Sling Drift?

Hill Climb Racing ships an update every 3 weeks, and Sling Drift every 5 months. Most recently, Hill Climb Racing was updated on November 4, 2026 and Sling Drift on November 4, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Hill Climb Racing or Sling Drift?

Hill Climb Racing currently peaks at #8 in the App Store charts, and Sling Drift at #104. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*