Comparison

Roller Coaster Simulator vs Infinite Coaster

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

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About

Roller Coaster Simulator

Build and ride virtual roller coasters with your mobile device. Experience thrilling rides in VR or normal view, and explore immersive 3D environments. A fun way to test your device's VR capabilities.

Highlights
  • Build roller coasters
  • Ride virtual roller coasters
  • Virtual reality (VR) support
  • Stereoscopic 3D view
  • Gyroscope controls
  • Change between normal and 3D view
Features
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Roller Coaster Simulator is a simulation app that lets you build and ride roller coasters in virtual reality. There are currently seven roller coasters to ride and you can build roller coasters with your gyroscope. The Roller Coaster Simulator provides and easy way to change between normal view and stereographic 3d allowing for both narrow vr anytime or broad vr with a virtual reality head mounted display. To play select a roller coaster in the menu and move your phone around to change your view and look around. This game is a way to demonstrate the virtual reality capabilities of IOS. More to come soon in the virtual reality pipeline.

About

Infinite Coaster

Control a thrilling roller coaster, balancing speed and safety to deliver riders to the finish line within a time limit. Master precise acceleration and braking to maximize excitement and avoid collisions on challenging tracks. This intuitive, one-hand game offers deep, skill-based gameplay for endless replayability.

Highlights
  • Realistic coaster driving
  • Stylized visuals
  • Simple one-hand controls
  • Skill-based gameplay
  • Multiple unique tracks
  • Offline support
Features
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Reach the finish safely within limited time while pushing your riders’ excitement to the limit. Accelerate boldly. Brake with precision. Every move makes your heart race. Can you get at least one rider to the finish? Speed up, slow down, decide in a split second. The moment you pull the throttle, your heartbeat may spiral out of control with the track. But remember, it’s just a game. Don’t forget to breathe. In Roller Coaster: Extreme Ride, you will experience a ride that feels both real and wildly intense. To deliver your riders safely to the finish within limited time, you need to accelerate on straight sections, brake precisely before sharp turns, and make quick decisions at track splits. Avoid oncoming coasters and prevent deadly collisions. All controls are designed for one-hand play. Simple and intuitive, yet full of challenge. Easy to pick up, but hard to master. To become a true expert, you must find the perfect balance between speed and safety while maximizing rider excitement. Features: Realistic coaster driving that keeps you on edge Stylized visuals with strong impact Simple controls with deep, skill-based gameplay Multiple uniquely designed and visually striking tracks Low device requirements with offline support Perfect for repeated runs to push your limits and beat your excitement records Tips: You may find yourself holding your breath during the ride. Relax and enjoy the thrill. Are you ready? Pull the throttle and race toward the finish.

Screenshots

Roller Coaster Simulator4 screens
Infinite Coaster4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Infinite Coaster at 5.0 against Roller Coaster Simulator's 3.1. Infinite Coaster also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 months). Roller Coaster Simulator's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support 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. Infinite Coaster sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Roller Coaster Simulator asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Infinite Coaster holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Roller Coaster Simulator has 61 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Roller Coaster Simulator ships an update every 2 months, Infinite Coaster every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Roller Coaster Simulator versus Infinite Coaster: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRoller Coaster SimulatorInfinite Coaster
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.1 (61 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews37.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings61 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size132 MB547 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAndrew NakasByte Crafts

Customer experience

Roller Coaster Simulator

All ratings61 ratings
Positive49.2%
Neutral14.8%
Negative36.1%
Written reviews87 reviews
Positive37.9%
Neutral8.0%
Negative54.0%

Infinite Coaster

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Roller Coaster Simulator

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

Infinite Coaster

One-time10
  • No Ads 7-Days$4.99
  • Essential Pack (Last One)$8.99
  • No Ads 30-Days$9.99
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  • Signature Pack (Last One)$9.99
  • Reserve Pack (Last One)$12.99
  • coins ×10000$14.99
  • No Ads 90-Days$19.99
  • coins ×25000$28.99
  • coins ×50000$54.99
  • coins ×100000$99.99

Questions

Is Roller Coaster Simulator free?
Roller Coaster Simulator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Infinite Coaster free?
Infinite Coaster is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Roller Coaster Simulator or Infinite Coaster?
Infinite Coaster is rated higher. Roller Coaster Simulator averages 3.1 out of 5 from 61 ratings, while Infinite Coaster averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do Roller Coaster Simulator or Infinite Coaster have ads?
Infinite Coaster shows ads; Roller Coaster Simulator does not.
Which is updated more often, Roller Coaster Simulator or Infinite Coaster?
Roller Coaster Simulator ships an update every 2 months, and Infinite Coaster every 5 days. Most recently, Roller Coaster Simulator was updated on November 1, 2026 and Infinite Coaster on November 5, 2026.

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