# GRID™ Legends vs Sideways Drift

The clearest difference is price: Sideways Drift at $2.99 against GRID™ Legends's $14.99. Sideways Drift also leads on review sentiment (91% vs 64%) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 4 weeks). GRID™ Legends's advantage is ratings volume (538 vs 12) and chart position (#13 vs #43). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

GRID™ Legends costs $14.99 and Sideways Drift $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Sideways Drift holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GRID™ Legends has 538 ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 64% of GRID™ Legends's written reviews are positive against 91% of Sideways Drift's.

GRID™ Legends ships an update every 4 weeks, Sideways Drift every 9 days. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | GRID™ Legends | Sideways Drift |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $14.99 | **$2.99** |
| Rating | [4.5 (538 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grid-legends-deluxe-edition/id6444311205/reviews) | **[4.8 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sideways-drift/id6756584101/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **538** | 12 |
| Positive reviews | 63.7% of reviews | **90.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#13** | #43 |
| Size | 1.9 GB | 2.5 GB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Feral Interactive Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/402470125) | [Londyn Brock](https://appshunter.io/developer/1861546247) |

## What reviewers say

### GRID™ Legends

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grid-legends-deluxe-edition/id6444311205)

**Currently charting:** #13 Top Paid · Racing, #99 Top Paid · Simulation, #132 Top Grossing · Racing (US App Store)

Experience high-octane motorsport with stunning visuals and precise simulation handling. This edition includes all DLC, offering a complete racing experience with multiple disciplines, a live-action story mode, and extensive career and custom race options.

**Highlights:** High-octane motorsport simulation, All DLC included, Live-action story mode, Massive career mode, Customizable Race Creator, 10 racing disciplines, Touch, tilt, and gamepad support

**Features:** Game Controller support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent graphics and performance
- 👍 Great mobile port of console game
- 🎮 Supports controllers
- 🎨 Customizable controls

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches (e.g. upgrade issues, crashes)
- 🔋 Overheating and performance issues on some devices
- 🌄 Inconsistent graphics quality and resolution
- 🤔 Arcade-like feel compared to previous Grid games

**Reported bugs**

- Upgrade bug in Mechanic Pass
- Crashes and freezes on some devices
- Blurry graphics on certain settings
- Inconsistent performance across devices

**Requested features**

- Add steering wheel support
- Improve save/resume functionality
- Increase graphics and resolution options
- Implement online/multiplayer mode


### Sideways Drift

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sideways-drift/id6756584101)

**Currently charting:** #43 Top Paid · Racing (US App Store)

Experience the ultimate drifting simulation with extensive car customization and challenging mountain roads. Engage in online tandems with replays and enjoy a unique lofi soundtrack. Master the art of getting sideways.

**Highlights:** Car customization, Multiple vehicles, Challenging road courses, Online tandem mode, Replay system, Lofi soundtrack

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GRID™ Legends free?

GRID™ Legends costs $14.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Sideways Drift free?

Sideways Drift costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, GRID™ Legends or Sideways Drift?

Sideways Drift is rated higher. GRID™ Legends averages 4.5 out of 5 from 538 ratings, while Sideways Drift averages 4.8 from 12 ratings.

### Do GRID™ Legends or Sideways Drift have ads?

Neither GRID™ Legends nor Sideways Drift shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, GRID™ Legends or Sideways Drift?

GRID™ Legends ships an update every 4 weeks, and Sideways Drift every 9 days. Most recently, GRID™ Legends was updated on October 30, 2026 and Sideways Drift on October 30, 2026.

### Which is more popular, GRID™ Legends or Sideways Drift?

GRID™ Legends currently peaks at #13 in the App Store charts, and Sideways Drift at #43. 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.*