# Dr. Driving vs Car Simulator 2

The clearest difference is rating: Car Simulator 2 at 4.5 against Dr. Driving's 4.3. Car Simulator 2 also leads on update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (24K vs 6.5K). Dr. Driving's advantage is chart position (#43 vs #151) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Dr. Driving sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Car Simulator 2 sells 12 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Car Simulator 2 holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6.5K and 24K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 80% of Dr. Driving's written reviews are positive against 83% of Car Simulator 2's.

Dr. Driving ships an update every 3 months, Car Simulator 2 every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dr. Driving | Car Simulator 2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (6.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dr-driving/id639191551/reviews) | **[4.5 (24K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/car-simulator-2/id1456091972/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 6.5K | **24K** |
| Positive reviews | 80.5% of reviews | **82.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#43** | #151 |
| Size | 23 MB | 2.2 GB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SUD Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/453469451) | [OppanaGames FZC LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1666882652) |

## What reviewers say

### Dr. Driving

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dr-driving/id639191551)

**Currently charting:** #43 Top Free · Racing, #200 Top Free · Simulation (US App Store)

Experience thrilling street racing with this visually stunning driving game. Navigate challenging courses and test your driving skills in a fast-paced environment.

**Highlights:** Street racing simulation, Visually stunning graphics, Challenging driving courses, Parking challenges, Fast-paced gameplay

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 200 Gold | $1.99 | one-time |
| 600 Gold | $4.99 | one-time |
| 1500 Gold | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Nostalgic and fun
- 👍 Teaches driving skills
- 🚗 Wide variety of cars
- ⭐ Childhood favorite game

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Difficult to earn in-game currency
- 🚦 Lack of traffic signals and rules
- 🤖 AI cars behave unrealistically
- 🎮 Controls can be tricky to master

**Reported bugs**

- Steering wheel not appearing on some devices
- Incorrect car controls (left turns right, right turns left)
- Progress loss after uninstalling and reinstalling the app

**Requested features**

- Add manual transmission mode
- Implement handbrake functionality
- Introduce free drive/endless mode
- Implement car customization options
- Add more levels and challenges


### Car Simulator 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/car-simulator-2/id1456091972)

**Currently charting:** #151 Top Grossing · Racing, #187 Top Free · Racing (US App Store)

Experience a realistic driving simulator with an expansive open world and over 130 vehicles. Compete in races, upgrade your cars, and explore the city solo or online with other players. Earn currency to customize your vehicles, garages, and even purchase a house.

**Highlights:** Realistic driving physics, Open world exploration, Over 130 cars, Online multiplayer, Car customization and upgrades, Missions and races, Dynamic day-night cycle

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

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Disable interstitial Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| 55.000 Coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| Car Velarion | $4.99 | one-time |
| 121.000 Coins | $5.99 | one-time |
| Diamond | $7.99 | one-time |
| 331.000 Coins | $8.99 | one-time |
| G-Wagen M | $9.99 | one-time |
| Haste | $9.99 | one-time |
| Car Bull | $12.99 | one-time |
| 100 Blueprints | $14.99 | one-time |
| Mansion on the beach | $14.99 | one-time |
| 718.000 Coins | $17.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great game
- 🚀 Awesome graphics
- 🚀 Fun to drive around
- 🚀 Lots of cars to choose from
- 🚀 Customization options

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitches and bugs
- 🐛 Frequent crashes
- 🐛 Black screen when exiting car
- 🐛 Drifting issues with certain cars
- 💰 Expensive cars and upgrades

**Reported bugs**

- Disappearing cars in garages
- Inconsistent fuel consumption
- Difficulty connecting to online mode
- Freezing and crashing on older devices

**Requested features**

- More car brands and models
- Larger map and more locations
- Ability to own and customize houses
- Multiplayer mode with friends
- Character customization


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dr. Driving free?

Dr. Driving is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Car Simulator 2 free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Dr. Driving or Car Simulator 2?

Car Simulator 2 is rated higher. Dr. Driving averages 4.3 out of 5 from 6.5K ratings, while Car Simulator 2 averages 4.5 from 24K ratings.

### Do Dr. Driving or Car Simulator 2 have ads?

Both Dr. Driving and Car Simulator 2 show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Dr. Driving or Car Simulator 2?

Dr. Driving ships an update every 3 months, and Car Simulator 2 every 6 weeks. Most recently, Dr. Driving was updated on October 29, 2026 and Car Simulator 2 on October 30, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Dr. Driving or Car Simulator 2?

Dr. Driving currently peaks at #43 in the App Store charts, and Car Simulator 2 at #151. 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.*