# Payback 2 vs Drift Max Pro Drift Racing

Payback 2 and Drift Max Pro Drift Racing both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 85% of Payback 2's written reviews are positive against 70% of Drift Max Pro Drift Racing's. Payback 2 also leads on chart position (#118 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). Drift Max Pro Drift Racing's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Payback 2 sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Drift Max Pro Drift Racing sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Payback 2 against 4.8 for Drift Max Pro Drift Racing. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 54K and 49K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 85% of Payback 2's written reviews are positive against 70% of Drift Max Pro Drift Racing's.

Payback 2 ships an update every 2 months, Drift Max Pro Drift Racing monthly. Both last shipped on October 19, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Payback 2 | Drift Max Pro Drift Racing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (54K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/payback-2/id570426586/reviews) | **[4.8 (49K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drift-max-pro-drift-racing/id1327721379/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **54K** | 49K |
| Positive reviews | **85.2% of reviews** | 70.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#118** | — |
| Size | 179 MB | 1.4 GB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Apex Designs Games LLP](https://appshunter.io/developer/1684922634) | [TIRAMISU STUDIOS YAZILIM HIZMETLERI ANONIM SIRKETI](https://appshunter.io/developer/1261265843) |

## What reviewers say

### Payback 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/payback-2/id570426586)

**Currently charting:** #118 Top Free · Racing (US App Store)

Experience intense, action-packed gameplay with a variety of campaign events, including gang battles, races, and tank duels. Compete with friends and millions of players online, or create your own custom events with diverse cities, modes, and vehicles.

**Highlights:** Varied campaign events, Extensive online multiplayer, Hourly, daily, and weekly challenges, Custom event creation, Diverse cities, game modes, and vehicles

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 200 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| 500 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Disable Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Coin Doubler | $2.99 | one-time |
| 1200 Coins | $3.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Episode 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Episode 3 | $4.99 | one-time |
| 2500 Coins | $7.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Custom Mode | $9.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited Coins | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Smooth gameplay
- 🚀 Offline playability
- 💡 Customizable game modes
- 🎨 Good graphics and visuals
- 🕹️ Fun and addictive

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 📺 Too many intrusive ads
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 🔨 Unfinished or unpolished features
- 🚗 Unrealistic vehicle physics

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes and freezes
- Vehicles and physics issues
- Multiplayer matchmaking problems
- Inconsistent or missing game progress
- Unresponsive controls and input issues

**Requested features**

- Add more vehicles and customization options
- Improve graphics and animations
- Implement a story mode or campaign
- Add more game modes and multiplayer features
- Reduce the number of ads or make them less intrusive


### Drift Max Pro Drift Racing

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drift-max-pro-drift-racing/id1327721379)

Experience realistic drifting physics and stunning graphics in this popular racing game. Compete in career modes, challenge other players online, and customize your dream drift car with extensive upgrade options. Enjoy various game modes and events, with offline play available.

**Highlights:** Realistic drifting physics, Next-gen graphics, Career mode with challenges, Online multiplayer racing, Extensive car customization, Car upgrades and tuning, Multiple game modes

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Beginner Drifter - 20K Cash | $2.99 | one-time |
| Beginner Racer - 5 Gold | $2.99 | one-time |
| Beginner Racer - 500 Gold | $3.49 | one-time |
| Casual Racer - 1,400 Gold | $4.49 | one-time |
| Casual Racer - 14 Gold | $4.99 | one-time |
| Card Packs - Starter Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| STARTER BUNDLE | $5.99 | one-time |
| Pro Racer - 30 Gold | $6.99 | one-time |
| Legendary Drifter - 2M Cash | $9.99 | one-time |
| Legendary Racer - 50,000 Gold | $10.99 | one-time |
| Tire Mechanic | $12.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 👍 Great graphics
- 💎 Awesome customization
- 🎮 Fun drifting experience
- 🏆 Challenging career mode

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Multiplayer issues and bugs
- 💰 Aggressive monetization with ads
- 🕹️ Unresponsive controls at times
- ⏱️ Limited time-based gameplay mechanics

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes and freezes during gameplay
- Multiplayer matchmaking and connectivity problems
- Incorrect lap counting in certain races
- Unreliable ad-based rewards

**Requested features**

- More car models and customization options
- Expanded multiplayer modes and features
- Open-world free roam mode
- Improved physics and car handling
- Removal of time/energy restrictions


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Payback 2 free?

Payback 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Drift Max Pro Drift Racing free?

Drift Max Pro Drift Racing is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Payback 2 or Drift Max Pro Drift Racing?

Drift Max Pro Drift Racing is rated higher. Payback 2 averages 4.7 out of 5 from 54K ratings, while Drift Max Pro Drift Racing averages 4.8 from 49K ratings.

### Do Payback 2 or Drift Max Pro Drift Racing have ads?

Both Payback 2 and Drift Max Pro Drift Racing show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Payback 2 or Drift Max Pro Drift Racing?

Payback 2 ships an update every 2 months, and Drift Max Pro Drift Racing monthly. Most recently, Payback 2 was updated on October 19, 2026 and Drift Max Pro Drift Racing on October 19, 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.*