# Sideways Drift vs Golden Lap

The clearest difference is price: Golden Lap at Free against Sideways Drift's $2.99. Golden Lap also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 9 days) and ratings volume (138 vs 12). Sideways Drift's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and review sentiment (91% vs 62%). On rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Golden Lap is free to download; Sideways Drift costs $2.99 up front. Golden Lap sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Sideways Drift asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Sideways Drift against 4.8 for Golden Lap. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Golden Lap has 138 ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 91% of Sideways Drift's written reviews are positive against 62% of Golden Lap's.

Sideways Drift ships an update every 9 days, Golden Lap daily. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sideways Drift | Golden Lap |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.8 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sideways-drift/id6756584101/reviews) | **[4.8 (138 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/golden-lap/id6757811396/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 12 | **138** |
| Positive reviews | **90.9% of reviews** | 61.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#21** | #164 |
| Size | 2.5 GB | 317 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Londyn Brock](https://appshunter.io/developer/1861546247) | [Noodlecake](https://appshunter.io/developer/370828169) |

## What reviewers say

### Sideways Drift

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

**Currently charting:** #21 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


### Golden Lap

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/golden-lap/id6757811396)

**Currently charting:** #164 Top Grossing · Racing (US App Store)

Lead an iconic racing team through a pivotal decade of motorsport history. Make strategic decisions about drivers, car development, and budget to outmaneuver competitors. Experience the thrill of unpredictable races and build a lasting legacy.

**Highlights:** Minimalist racing strategy, Team and driver management, Car development, Budget allocation, Race day strategy, Sponsorship goals

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock Full Game | $5.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sideways Drift free?

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

### Is Golden Lap free?

Golden Lap is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Sideways Drift or Golden Lap?

Golden Lap is rated higher. Sideways Drift averages 4.8 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while Golden Lap averages 4.8 from 138 ratings.

### Do Sideways Drift or Golden Lap have ads?

Neither Sideways Drift nor Golden Lap shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Sideways Drift or Golden Lap?

Sideways Drift ships an update every 9 days, and Golden Lap daily. Most recently, Sideways Drift was updated on October 28, 2026 and Golden Lap on October 29, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Sideways Drift or Golden Lap?

Sideways Drift currently peaks at #21 in the App Store charts, and Golden Lap at #164. 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.*