# Project DRAG vs Sideways Drift

The clearest difference is price: Project DRAG at Free against Sideways Drift's $2.99. Project DRAG also leads on ratings volume (79 vs 12). Sideways Drift's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.2) and in-app purchases (none vs 6). On update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Project DRAG is free to download; Sideways Drift costs $2.99 up front. Project DRAG sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Sideways Drift asks for nothing beyond the download.

Sideways Drift holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Project DRAG has 79 ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 79% of Project DRAG's written reviews are positive against 91% of Sideways Drift's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Project DRAG | Sideways Drift |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $2.99 |
| Rating | [4.2 (79 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/project-drag-online/id6742407030/reviews) | **[4.8 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sideways-drift/id6756584101/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **79** | 12 |
| Positive reviews | 79.4% of reviews | **90.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | Every 9 days |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#23** |
| Size | 1.1 GB | 2.5 GB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [BYCODEC TEKNOLOJI](https://appshunter.io/developer/1068487827) | [Londyn Brock](https://appshunter.io/developer/1861546247) |

## What reviewers say

### Project DRAG

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/project-drag-online/id6742407030)

Experience intense drag racing with deep customization and strategic gameplay. Buy, upgrade, and race cars to earn money, then sell and reinvest in new rides. Compete against AI or players online.

**Highlights:** Meticulously detailed drag mechanics, Extensive visual customization, In-depth mechanical upgrades, Comprehensive inventory system, Massive garage selection, Online multiplayer mode

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Coin Pack (A) | $2.99 | one-time |
| DP Pack (A) | $2.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack (B) | $3.99 | one-time |
| Dp Pack (B) | $3.99 | one-time |
| Dp Pack (C) | $4.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack (C) | $5.99 | one-time |


### Sideways Drift

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

**Currently charting:** #23 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 Project DRAG free?

Project DRAG is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Sideways Drift free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Project DRAG or Sideways Drift?

Sideways Drift is rated higher. Project DRAG averages 4.2 out of 5 from 79 ratings, while Sideways Drift averages 4.8 from 12 ratings.

### Do Project DRAG or Sideways Drift have ads?

Project DRAG shows ads; Sideways Drift does not.

### Which is updated more often, Project DRAG or Sideways Drift?

Project DRAG ships an update every 9 days, and Sideways Drift every 9 days. Most recently, Project DRAG was updated on October 24, 2026 and Sideways Drift on October 25, 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.*