Comparison

Checkpoint Champion vs Drive, Not Dive

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

Head to head
About

Checkpoint Champion

Test your driving skills in intense 10-second challenges across various terrains. Master drifting, hairpin turns, and turbo boosts with simple controls to become a champion. Compete on leaderboards and unlock retro cars.

Highlights
  • 10-second driving challenges
  • Simple 2-touch controls
  • Multiple terrain types
  • Retro-inspired cars
  • Game Center leaderboards
  • Endless Arenas
  • Video replays
Features
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It's time to burn rubber! Put your driving skills to the ultimate test in a series of fiendish 10-second challenges! You'll need technique and tenacity as you hit and weave through checkpoints on road, dirt, water, grass and mud! Choose between grip and speed as you drift between obstacles, spin around hairpin turns and turbo your way to victory. The challenges may be small, but only the most dedicated drivers will triumph! Features: - Simple, 2-touch car controls! - 72 unique, bite-sized challenges! - A cast of charming retro-inspired cars, each with several paint jobs! - Multiple terrain types! - Game Center leaderboards for every challenge! - 3 endless Arenas! - Event of the Day! - Video replays! (iPhone 4S or newer, iPad2 or newer) - A funky soundtrack, perfect for checkpoint chasing! - Missions and Secrets! - Now available in 11 languages! This is the first game from independent games developer, Protostar. We hope you like it, and we hope you are ready to become... a Checkpoint Champion!

About

Drive, Not Dive

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
Currently charting
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One car. One plank. Zero room for error. In Drive, not Dive, your car teeters on a narrow plank above certain doom. Tap left or right to shift the plank and stay in control — for now. Coins offer both rewards and chaos: freeze time, speed things up, or trigger falling missiles. The longer you last, the higher you score. Unlock a lineup of unforgettable cars and prove yourself on the global leaderboard. Features: 1. Simple, Clean Artwork – Minimal design with maximum focus on gameplay. 2. Catchy In-Game Music – Fun, lighthearted audio to match the chaos. 3. Global Leaderboard – Compete with players around the world. 4. 15+ Cars to Unlock – From classics to crazy, build your ultimate garage. 5. Surprise Coin Effects – Freeze, speed up, or dodge missiles — every coin counts! Ready to drive? Just don't dive.

Screenshots

Checkpoint Champion4 screens
Drive, Not Dive4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Drive, Not Dive at every 2 days against Checkpoint Champion's every 2 months. Drive, Not Dive also leads on ratings volume (2K vs 80) and chart position (#203 vs unranked). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads 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. Checkpoint Champion sells 10 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for Checkpoint Champion against 4.4 for Drive, Not Dive. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Drive, Not Dive has 2K ratings behind it against 80, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 80% of Checkpoint Champion's written reviews are positive against 77% of Drive, Not Dive's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Checkpoint Champion ships an update every 2 months, Drive, Not Dive every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Checkpoint Champion versus Drive, Not Dive: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCheckpoint ChampionDrive, Not Dive
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (80 ratings)4.4 (2K ratings) — better
Positive reviews79.6% of reviews — better77.2% of reviews
Number of ratings802K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#203 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size137 MB116 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperProtostarVikas Pawar

Customer experience

Checkpoint Champion

All ratings80 ratings
Positive81.3%
Neutral8.8%
Negative10.0%
Written reviews309 reviews
Positive79.6%
Neutral5.8%
Negative14.6%

Drive, Not Dive

All ratings1,997 ratings
Positive84.8%
Neutral7.4%
Negative7.8%
Written reviews57 reviews
Positive77.2%
Neutral7.0%
Negative15.8%

User reviews

Checkpoint Champion

From 80 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Smooth gameplay
  • 👍 Addictive and fun
  • 🎨 Excellent graphics
  • 💡 Unique control scheme
  • 🎮 Retro arcade feel

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Sensitive/twitchy controls
  • 🔍 Limited car selection
  • 🕹️ Difficult to master
  • 💰 Aggressive monetization with ads

Drive, Not Dive

From 2K App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

Bugs and requests

Checkpoint Champion

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Occasional lag/performance issues
  • Unresponsive buttons/controls

Requested features

4 requests
  • More car models and customization options
  • Additional game modes like racing
  • Ability to adjust control sensitivity
  • Multiplayer/competitive features

Drive, Not Dive

Reported bugs

1 issue
  • Buttons are hard to hit, causing many dives

Requested features

2 requests
  • Larger or adjustable controls
  • No ads option

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Checkpoint Champion

One-time10
  • TOFU EXPRESS XR$0.99
  • VINTAGE WHITE Ladybird$0.99
  • FLOWER POWER Ladybird$0.99
Show 7 more
  • OLD RACER Ladybird$0.99
  • GHOST WHITE GT-450$0.99
  • BLUE ROADSTER GT-450$0.99
  • OUTRUNNER GT-450$0.99
  • HYPERCOLOR GT-450$0.99
  • STREET DEMON GT-450$0.99
  • Protostar Supporter Pack$2.99
5 purchases

Drive, Not Dive

One-time5
  • Buggy Blaster$0.99
  • Speedster$0.99
  • Golf Glider$0.99
Show 2 more
  • Track Titan$0.99
  • Remove Ads$1.99

Questions

Is Checkpoint Champion free?
Checkpoint Champion 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, Checkpoint Champion or Drive, Not Dive?
Drive, Not Dive is rated higher. Checkpoint Champion averages 4.3 out of 5 from 80 ratings, while Drive, Not Dive averages 4.4 from 2K ratings.
Do Checkpoint Champion or Drive, Not Dive have ads?
Both Checkpoint Champion and Drive, Not Dive show ads.
Which is updated more often, Checkpoint Champion or Drive, Not Dive?
Checkpoint Champion ships an update every 2 months, and Drive, Not Dive every 2 days. Most recently, Checkpoint Champion was updated on October 24, 2026 and Drive, Not Dive on October 26, 2026.

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