Comparison

Torque Drift vs CarX Rally

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

Head to head
About

Torque Drift

Compete in realistic online tandem drift battles to become a drift king. Build and customize your car with real parts, paint jobs, and sponsors. Experience stunning graphics, realistic physics, and in-depth tuning.

Highlights
  • Online multiplayer tandem drifting
  • Realistic drifting physics
  • In-depth car tuning
  • Custom livery painting
  • Real branded sponsors
  • Stunning graphics
Features
Currently charting
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Build your car, customize your paint job, earn sponsors, and compete on the world stage in realistic ONLINE TANDEM BATTLES to become a DRIFT KING! - Real drifting physics - Online multiplayer tandem drifting - Real professional drifting teams - Real branded sponsors - Real aftermarket parts - Stunning Graphics - Realistic smoke effects - In depth car tuning - Custom livery painting - Car panel damage - Instant replay mode "I am addicted! Very impressed with the feeling and usability of it" - DEAN KEARNEY (Professional Drift Driver) “By far the best mobile drifting game I’ve played!" - ALEC HOHNADELL (Professional Drift Driver) Notes: - iPhone 5s/iPad Air 2 or newer is required to play. - A network connection is required to play. - Torque Drift is free to play. In game credits and additional cars can be purchased using real money via in-app purchases. Stay tuned on our social media for all things Torque Drift! INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/torquedrift FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/TorqueDriftGame YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRakGh4VM3G9vMWxVJ5GYZQ WEBSITE: https://www.TorqueDrift.com

About

CarX Rally

Experience realistic rally racing with dynamic car damage and authentic physics across diverse tracks. Compete in championships, customize your vehicles, and enjoy improved graphics and optimization for a smooth, adrenaline-fueled racing adventure.

Highlights
  • Realistic physics and car damage
  • Championship system with adjustable difficulty
  • Diverse selection of customizable cars
  • Detailed tracks and locations
  • Improved graphics and night-time lighting
  • Optimization and stability improvements
Features
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CarX Rally Mobile Join the exciting rally races and become a CarX Rally Mobile legend! Experience realistic physics and car damage in dynamic rally races. Download CarX Rally Mobile for free and open up a world of extreme racing. Game features: - Realistic physics: Feel the genuine power of a rally car. Control your car, taking into account various types of track surfaces and difficult conditions. - Championships: Take part in tons of classic car rally tournaments and more. Prove your mastery in all kinds of races. The new championship system allows you to choose your difficulty level. - Diverse cars: A large selection of cars will satisfy the tastes of any racer. Find the perfect car for your driving style. - Car settings: Configure your car however you see fit. Use different tires to suit different surfaces and weather conditions. - Realistic damage: Experience extreme conditions and see how your car reacts in collisions and accidents. - Improved graphics and animation: Enjoy detailed locations, improved night-time lighting and dashboard animation. - Optimization and stability: Constant performance improvements and bug fixing provide a smooth gaming experience. What’s waiting for you: - Pass all checkpoints and reach the finish line. Your determination and skills will help you overcome all obstacles on your way to victory. - Explore various tracks and locations while enjoying fantastic graphics and the authentic rally racing atmosphere. Participate in epic races and challenges to become the best driver. - Feel the speed and adrenaline in races on various tracks, from realistic simulations to extreme conditions. CarX Rally Mobile is your opportunity to become a rally racing champion. Ready to accept the challenge? Download now and start your rally adventure!

Screenshots

Torque Drift4 screens
CarX Rally4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: CarX Rally at none against Torque Drift's shown. Torque Drift's advantage is review sentiment (83% vs 63%) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Torque Drift sells 11 one-off in-app purchases and CarX Rally sells 10 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 — 4.7 for Torque Drift against 4.8 for CarX Rally. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 43K and 12K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 83% of Torque Drift's written reviews are positive against 63% of CarX Rally's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Torque Drift ships an update every 3 weeks, CarX Rally every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Torque Drift versus CarX Rally: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTorque DriftCarX Rally
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (43K ratings)4.8 (12K ratings) — better
Positive reviews82.7% of reviews — better62.6% of reviews
Number of ratings43K — better12K
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#152 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size3.7 GB911 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHaymaker Games Pty LtdCarX Technologies

Customer experience

Torque Drift

All ratings43,340 ratings
Positive92.0%
Neutral3.5%
Negative4.5%
Written reviews2,517 reviews
Positive82.7%
Neutral6.2%
Negative11.1%

CarX Rally

All ratings11,936 ratings
Positive96.2%
Neutral1.5%
Negative2.3%
Written reviews1,322 reviews
Positive62.6%
Neutral11.7%
Negative25.6%

User reviews

Torque Drift

From 43K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Realistic drifting physics
  • 🚀 Smooth gameplay
  • 💎 Excellent car customization
  • 🏆 Challenging but rewarding
  • 🎨 Great graphics

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
  • 🕰️ Slow progression and earning of in-game currency
  • 💰 Expensive premium cars
  • 🤖 Overpowered AI opponents
  • 🔀 Inconsistent controls and settings

CarX Rally

From 12K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Good game with great physics and graphics
  • 👍 Realistic damage and driving experience
  • 🚗 Wide variety of cars and customization options
  • 💡 Offline gameplay and no ads

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Bugs causing crashes and progression issues
  • 🔧 Difficult to progress without in-app purchases
  • 🎮 Steering and controls could use improvement
  • 🔋 Game drains battery quickly

Bugs and requests

Torque Drift

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Disappearing parts and cars after updates
  • Inconsistent scoring and disqualifications
  • Control settings resetting between sessions
  • Multiplayer connection issues and matchmaking problems

Requested features

5 requests
  • More car selection and customization options
  • Improved sponsorship and event system
  • Private lobbies and multiplayer modes
  • Ability to save and transfer progress across devices
  • More realistic engine and exhaust sounds

CarX Rally

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Certain tracks not loading, causing crashes
  • Gyroscope controls not working properly
  • Cars needing to be repurchased after upgrades lost
  • Progression blocked due to bugs in championships

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add more car brands and models
  • Implement a livery editor and visual customization
  • Introduce a first-person camera view
  • Add snow/weather terrain and multiplayer mode
  • Improve pace notes and co-driver functionality

In-app purchases

11 purchases

Torque Drift

One-time11
  • Bullion Package 1$2.99
  • Stock RX7$2.99
  • George K's 370z$3.99
Show 8 more
  • Charles Ng$4.99
  • GUMOUT GT4586$4.99
  • Bullion Package 2$7.99
  • Dan Burkett Driver Car$9.99
  • Adam LZ Starter Pack$9.99
  • Mad Mike RX7$13.99
  • Bullion Package 3$14.99
  • Bullion Package 4$24.99
10 purchases

CarX Rally

One-time10
  • 50 Rare Coins$0.99
  • 250000 Coins$0.99
  • Tuning pack (level 1)$0.99
Show 7 more
  • Tuning pack (level 2)$1.99
  • 220 Rare Coins$3.99
  • 1100000 Coins$3.99
  • Tuning pack (level 3)$3.99
  • 1800000 Coins$5.99
  • 3300000 Coins$9.99
  • Rally pass$9.99

Questions

Is Torque Drift free?
Torque Drift is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CarX Rally free?
CarX Rally is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Torque Drift or CarX Rally?
CarX Rally is rated higher. Torque Drift averages 4.7 out of 5 from 43K ratings, while CarX Rally averages 4.8 from 12K ratings.
Do Torque Drift or CarX Rally have ads?
Torque Drift shows ads; CarX Rally does not.
Which is updated more often, Torque Drift or CarX Rally?
Torque Drift ships an update every 3 weeks, and CarX Rally every 2 months. Most recently, Torque Drift was updated on October 31, 2026 and CarX Rally on October 31, 2026.

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