Comparison

Double drift vs Build A Car!

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

Head to head
About

Double drift

Slide left and right to drift and dodge oncoming cars. Compete to achieve the highest score and prove you're the world champion. Enjoy this fun, fast-paced arcade experience.

Highlights
  • Slide and drift controls
  • Dodge oncoming cars
  • Achieve highest score
  • World champion competition
  • Arcade racing gameplay
Features
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Are you the world champion? Slide left and right controls to slide and drift, dodge cars, and achieve the highest score in the world. Have fun!

About

Build A Car!

Customize and race your dream car in this adrenaline-fueled drag racing game. Upgrade engines, spoilers, and more to dominate the track. Master gear shifting and nitro boosts to leave opponents in the dust.

Highlights
  • Extensive car customization
  • Thrilling drag races
  • Strategic tuning for performance
  • Realistic physics and graphics
  • Upgrade car components
  • Nitro boost for speed
Features
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Get ready for the ultimate racing experience! Race, customize, and dominate the drag strip in "Build A Car" – the adrenaline-fueled mobile game that puts YOU in the driver's seat. Customize Your Ride: Transform your car into a high-performance beast! Explore the first part of the game as you navigate through doors with powerful upgrades – engines, spoilers, rims, exhaust, window color, body color, and body coating. Choose wisely, and watch your car evolve into a speed demon! Endless Customization: Personalize every detail of your ride to perfection. Experiment with combinations to optimize performance and style. Your choices matter – tune your car right, and leave your rivals in the dust! Drag Racing Mastery: Gear up for heart-pounding drag races in the second part of the game. Test your tapping skills in a classic drag race scenario. Perfect timing is the key to victory! Tap to shift gears at the right moment and leave your opponents eating your dust. Do not forget to use your Nitro to boost your performance! Upgrade and Dominate: Earn rewards from victorious races and use them to upgrade your car further. Fine-tune your engine, enhance aerodynamics, and boost your acceleration. Only the best-tuned cars will rule the streets! Key Features: Thrilling drag races Extensive car customization Strategic tuning for optimal performance Stunning graphics and realistic physics Compete against strong AI Regular updates with new doors and challenges Build A Car is more than just a game; it's a lifestyle for true racing enthusiasts. Download now and be the king of the asphalt! Download for FREE and start building your turbocharged journey today!

Screenshots

Double drift4 screens
Build A Car!4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Build A Car! at 4.9 against Double drift's 4.7. Build A Car! also leads on review sentiment (62% vs 50%) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). Double drift's advantage is ratings volume (55K vs 3.8K). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Double drift sells 17 one-off in-app purchases and Build A Car! sells 17 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Build A Car! holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Double drift has 55K ratings behind it against 3.8K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Double drift's written reviews are positive against 62% of Build A Car!'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Double drift ships an update fortnightly, Build A Car! every 11 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Double drift versus Build A Car!: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDouble driftBuild A Car!
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (55K ratings)4.9 (3.8K ratings) — better
Positive reviews49.7% of reviews61.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings55K — better3.8K
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 11 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size335 MB287 MB
Age rating12+9+
DeveloperVoodooOREON STUDIOS OYUN YAZILIM TEKNOLOJI TICARET ANONIM SIRKETI

Customer experience

Double drift

All ratings54,007 ratings
Positive91.5%
Neutral3.1%
Negative5.5%
Written reviews453 reviews
Positive49.7%
Neutral13.7%
Negative36.6%

Build A Car!

All ratings3,765 ratings
Positive98.1%
Neutral0.7%
Negative1.2%
Written reviews47 reviews
Positive61.7%
Neutral8.5%
Negative29.8%

User reviews

Double drift

From 55K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎮 Fun and engaging gameplay
  • 🎨 Great graphics and visuals
  • 🔓 No need for internet connection

Room to improve

  • 💸 Too many ads disrupting gameplay
  • 🐛 Glitches and bugs causing crashes
  • 🚫 Inability to unlock vehicles without ads or payment

Build A Car!

From 3.8K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Fun game
  • 🚀 Addictive and engaging
  • 🚗 Good car customization and upgrades

Room to improve

  • 🚧 Too many ads
  • 🔁 Repetitive gameplay after reaching final car
  • 🐛 Glitches and black screen issues

Bugs and requests

Double drift

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Vehicles getting stuck or falling through the map
  • Inconsistent ad tracking preventing vehicle unlocks
  • Camera not following the vehicle properly

Requested features

3 requests
  • Option to remove ads for a one-time fee
  • Improved vehicle physics and handling
  • Ability to save progress and continue later

Build A Car!

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Game freezing and crashing
  • Inconsistent pricing and false advertising

Requested features

2 requests
  • Add more cars and levels
  • Improve ad placement and reduce frequency

In-app purchases

17 purchases

Double drift

One-time17
  • 30000 coins pack$0.99
  • Small Coins pack$0.99
  • 10 energies pack$1.99
Show 14 more
  • Gold SUV$2.99
  • F1 Car$2.99
  • x2 Coin Multipler$2.99
  • Motorbike$2.99
  • Medium coins pack$2.99
  • SWAT vehicle$2.99
  • Large coins pack$3.99
  • No Ads$4.99
  • 200000 Coins pack$4.99
  • Small Heart pack$4.99
  • 420000 Coins pack$9.99
  • Medium Heart pack$9.99
  • One million coins pack$19.99
  • Mega Bundle$19.99
17 purchases

Build A Car!

One-time17
  • 2000 moneys$0.99
  • No Ads$1.49
  • Remove Ads$2.99
Show 14 more
  • 10Ad Skips$2.99
  • No Ads Special Pack$2.99
  • No Ads$2.99
  • Kesla Cyberduck$3.99
  • Starter Pack$3.99
  • Tord Maverick$4.99
  • Evade Defier$6.99
  • Evade Venom$8.99
  • 40000 moneys$9.99
  • Lissard Spaceline$9.99
  • Limited Pack2 variants$10.49
  • Value Pack$10.49
  • Buretti Cheetah$17.99
  • Car Pack$17.99

Questions

Is Double drift free?
Double drift is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Build A Car! free?
Build A Car! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Double drift or Build A Car!?
Build A Car! is rated higher. Double drift averages 4.7 out of 5 from 55K ratings, while Build A Car! averages 4.9 from 3.8K ratings.
Do Double drift or Build A Car! have ads?
Both Double drift and Build A Car! show ads.
Which is updated more often, Double drift or Build A Car!?
Double drift ships an update fortnightly, and Build A Car! every 11 days. Most recently, Double drift was updated on October 24, 2026 and Build A Car! on October 24, 2026.

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