Comparison

Drift Runner vs SplashBuckets

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Drift Runner

Experience the thrill of drifting with this simulator, featuring real-world locations and official pro cars. Customize and build your dream drift car with extensive modification options. Compete against rivals online and master advanced drifting techniques to become the ultimate champion.

Highlights
  • Drifting simulator with street, track, and pro events
  • Build and customize drift cars with extensive modifications
  • Tune engines and fine-tune suspension
  • Race at real-world famous drifting locations
  • Unlock and drive a wide range of JDM, Euro, and Muscle cars
  • Multiplayer online drift battles
  • Master advanced drifting techniques
Features
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Introducing Drift Runner, the ultimate drifting simulator that will push your skills to the limit and have you drifting on the street, track and in pro events! In Partnership with Drift Masters, Drift Runner brings the 2024 Drift Masters season to mobile! Featuring official pro cars, tracks and tandem battle modes, do you have what it takes to become the Drift Masters? BUILD YOUR DRIFT CAR! Build and collect your favorite drift cars with in-depth modifications, turn your street car into the ultimate pro spec drift build and take on your rivals. - Customize your car with unique body parts, wide body kits, wheels, spoilers and more! - Build and tune your engine. Swap in a v8 or turbo charge your engine of choice, modify engine parts and dyno tune for maximum power. - Advanced paint system allows for thousands of color combinations - Fine tune your suspension with height, offset, camber, tilt and angle kits REAL WORLD LOCATIONS! Drift some of the most famous drifting locations around the world ranging from touge mountain runs, industrial streets, official tracks and pro tournaments. - Official Drift Masters tracks and events! - Drift the LZ Compound with Adam LZ - Win the LZ World Tour in Australia with Keep it Reet - Battle it out at the Klutch Kickers Tournament - Head to Australia and drift Luke Finks Archerfield Drift Park - Compete on a growing list of real world, official drift events! WIDE RANGE OF CARS! Unlock and customize a wide range of high-performance drift cars, each with its unique characteristics and handling. - JDM, Euro and Muscle cars, choose the perfect ride that matches your style. - Pro Drift Cars! Get behind the wheel of Pro Drifters cars and show the world your drifting skills. - Featuring Adam LZ, Luke Fink, Jason Ferron and many more to come! BECOME THE DRIFT MASTER! Master the art of drifting: Show off your skills by pulling off jaw-dropping drifts, earning points, and climbing up the leaderboards. Experiment with different drift techniques, including clutch kicks, handbrake turns, and drift chains to become the ultimate Drift Master. - Multiplayer Battles: Take the competition online and drift head-to-head against real players from around the world. - Easy to learn, challenging to master: Drift Runner offers intuitive controls that cater to both casual players and drifting enthusiasts. Start with simple controls and progress to advanced techniques as you become more skilled and confident. Are you ready to unleash your inner drift master? Download Drift Runner now and embark on an epic journey to become the ultimate drift champion. Show off your skills, dominate the leaderboards, and leave a trail of burning rubber in your wake! Join our community: Web:http://driftrunner.io/# Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RB.DriftRunner Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rb.driftrunner/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@roadburngames

About

SplashBuckets

Features
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Join the next wave of gaming. SplashBuckets is simple, fast and built for competition. Score hoops, climb leaderboards and play with friends. Unlock skins and customise your style. Features: • Three tap gameplay • Party Mode with friends • Global leaderboards • Skins and customisation

Screenshots

Drift Runner4 screens
SplashBuckets4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SplashBuckets at none against Drift Runner's 19. SplashBuckets also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 5 days vs monthly). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Drift Runner sells 19 one-off in-app purchases. SplashBuckets asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Drift Runner ships an update monthly, SplashBuckets every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Drift Runner versus SplashBuckets: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDrift RunnerSplashBuckets
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.4 (30 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews60.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings30 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 5 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size2.0 GB101 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRoad Burn Pty LtdMattias Clarke

Bugs and requests

Drift Runner

Reported bugs

12 issues
  • Black screen on game load
  • Grey screen on startup
  • Car disappears/not visible on track
  • Engine swap resulting in negative horsepower
  • Engine swap functionality broken after update
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  • Manual gearbox auto-shifting despite manual mode
  • Car data loss after updates
  • HUD position not saving
  • Car falling under the map during tutorial
  • Throttle response lag/unresponsive
  • Handbrake physics causing complete stop
  • Camera not centering on car properly

Requested features

14 requests
  • Controller/gamepad support
  • Transmission and gear tuning options
  • More cars (Holdens, Falcons, Skylines, Laurels, Japanese classics)
  • Customizable button/control layout
  • Livery and custom car wrap options
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  • More tracks and maps (street/industrial areas)
  • Supercharger modifications
  • Camera position adjustments and first-person improvements
  • BOV/turbo flutter customization
  • Steering assist option
  • Language selection options
  • More events and challenges
  • Roof customization options
  • Slider steering assist feature

SplashBuckets

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

19 purchases

Drift Runner

One-time19
  • Archerfield$0.99
  • Luke Fink's C6$0.99
  • 100,000 Coins$1.99
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  • Engine Tuning$1.99
  • No Ads$1.99
  • 10 Warehouse Spaces$1.99
  • Klutch Kickers$2.99
  • Lauri Heionen 180sx$2.99
  • Adam LZ's S15$2.99
  • Adam LZ's E36$2.99
  • Keep It Reets Barra Wagon$2.99
  • LZ Compound$3.99
  • Engine Swaps$4.99
  • 400,000 Coins$5.99
  • Piotr Wiecek S15$7.99
  • Adam LZ's MK5$7.99
  • 1,000,000 Coins$9.99
  • 50 Crowns$9.99
  • 4,000,000 Coins$12.99
None

SplashBuckets

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Drift Runner free?
Drift Runner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SplashBuckets free?
SplashBuckets is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Drift Runner or SplashBuckets have ads?
Drift Runner shows ads; SplashBuckets does not.
Which is updated more often, Drift Runner or SplashBuckets?
Drift Runner ships an update monthly, and SplashBuckets every 5 days. Most recently, Drift Runner was updated on October 21, 2026 and SplashBuckets on October 10, 2026.

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