# Flapping Online vs Drive, Not Dive

The clearest difference is ads: Flapping Online at none against Drive, Not Dive's shown. Flapping Online also leads on iOS requirement (6 vs 13.0). Drive, Not Dive's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 6 weeks) and chart position (#188 vs unranked). On price, rating, review sentiment and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Flapping Online sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Drive, Not Dive sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Flapping Online against 4.5 for Drive, Not Dive. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Drive, Not Dive has 1.7K ratings behind it against 309, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 83% of Flapping Online's written reviews are positive against 79% of Drive, Not Dive's.

Flapping Online ships an update every 6 weeks, Drive, Not Dive every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Flapping Online | Drive, Not Dive |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (309 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flapping-online/id891340776/reviews) | [4.5 (1.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drive-not-dive/id6746210199/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 309 | **1.7K** |
| Positive reviews | **83.0% of reviews** | 78.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#188** |
| Size | 49 MB | 116 MB |
| Requires iOS | **6** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Alessandro Pezzetti](https://appshunter.io/developer/891340779) | [Vikas Pawar](https://appshunter.io/developer/1588876306) |

## What reviewers say

### Flapping Online

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flapping-online/id891340776)

Guide a bird through challenging obstacles by tapping the screen. Compete against players worldwide in real-time, aiming for the highest score. Unlock new skins, achievements, and feathers as you progress.

**Highlights:** Online multiplayer gameplay, Global high score system, Ghost system for best player replays, Duel system with rewards, In-game shop for bird skins, Unlockable achievements and feathers

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1500 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| 3000 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Flapping Online No Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| 10000 Coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Skins | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 🚀 Smooth performance
- 💡 Ability to compete with friends
- 🎨 Variety of skins/characters

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🔌 Excessive ads and in-app purchases
- 🔒 Security and privacy concerns
- 🔍 Lack of updates and developer support

**Reported bugs**

- Freezing and black screens
- Connectivity issues and loading problems
- Incorrect score/medal tracking
- Compatibility problems on older devices

**Requested features**

- Online multiplayer mode
- More customization options
- Improved chat functionality
- Reduced ads and better monetization


### Drive, Not Dive

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drive-not-dive/id6746210199)

**Currently charting:** #188 Top Free · Racing (US App Store)

Navigate a car across a narrow plank, tapping left or right to control its movement. Collect coins for rewards and to trigger chaotic effects like freezing time or dodging missiles. Compete on a global leaderboard and unlock a variety of cars.

**Highlights:** Tap to control plank, Coin-based power-ups, Global leaderboard, Unlockable cars, Minimalist artwork, Catchy in-game music

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Buggy Blaster | $0.99 | one-time |
| Speedster | $0.99 | one-time |
| Golf Glider | $0.99 | one-time |
| Track Titan | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and engaging gameplay
- 💡 Inspired by similar games like Level With Me
- 🚀 Simple but challenging

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Controls too small and close together
- 🔥 Missiles drop too quickly

**Reported bugs**

- Buttons are hard to hit, causing many dives

**Requested features**

- Larger or adjustable controls
- No ads option


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Flapping Online free?

Flapping Online is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Drive, Not Dive free?

Drive, Not Dive is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Flapping Online or Drive, Not Dive?

Flapping Online and Drive, Not Dive are both rated 4.5 out of 5 on the App Store, from 309 and 1.7K ratings respectively.

### Do Flapping Online or Drive, Not Dive have ads?

Drive, Not Dive shows ads; Flapping Online does not.

### Which is updated more often, Flapping Online or Drive, Not Dive?

Flapping Online ships an update every 6 weeks, and Drive, Not Dive every 2 days. Most recently, Flapping Online was updated on October 18, 2026 and Drive, Not Dive on October 17, 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.*