Torque Drift vs Absolute Drift
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Online multiplayer tandem drifting
- Realistic drifting physics
- In-depth car tuning
- Custom livery painting
- Real branded sponsors
- Stunning graphics
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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
Absolute Drift
Master the art of drifting across various game modes and challenging levels. Explore unique environments, customize cars, and compete for top spots on global leaderboards. Enjoy an immersive soundtrack and controller support.
- Master drifting skills
- 6 unique drift cars with customization
- 3 game modes: Driftkhana, Drifting, Mountain Drifting
- 34 challenging levels
- 5 Free-Roaming areas
- Online leaderboards
- MFi Controller Support
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In Absolute Drift, you will master the art of drifting. Practice your skills in Free-Roam and compete in drift events such as Driftkhana and Mountain Drifting. Note: This version contains all the Zen Edition content for master drifters. Key Features • Drive and customize 6 unique drift cars • 3 Game Modes: Driftkhana, Drifting, & Mountain Drifting with 34 levels • Custom Event and Drift Line Challenges • 5 Midnight Events to Challenge the Most Seasoned of Drifters • 5 Free-Roaming areas, each with unique levels and themes, from airports and docks to a floating metropolis • Online Leaderboards • Local Replays and Ghost Cars. • 3+ hours of clean Drum & Bass and Electronic music by C41 and Nyte • MFi Controller Support
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Torque Drift at Free against Absolute Drift's $2.99. Torque Drift also leads on review sentiment (83% vs 46%) and ratings volume (43K vs 714). Absolute Drift's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 11) and ads (none vs shown). On rating, update cadence 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
Torque Drift is free to download; Absolute Drift costs $2.99 up front. Torque Drift sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Absolute Drift asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Torque Drift against 4.6 for Absolute Drift. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Torque Drift has 43K ratings behind it against 714, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 83% of Torque Drift's written reviews are positive against 46% of Absolute Drift's.
Torque Drift ships an update every 3 weeks, Absolute Drift monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Torque Drift | Absolute Drift |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $2.99 |
| Rating | 4.7 (43K ratings) — better | 4.6 (714 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 82.7% of reviews — better | 45.6% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 43K — better | 714 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Monthly |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases — better | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #140 | #37 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 7.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3.7 GB | 390 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Haymaker Games Pty Ltd | Noodlecake |
Customer experience
Torque Drift
Absolute Drift
User reviews
Torque Drift
From 43K App Store ratingsWhat 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
Absolute Drift
From 714 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 👍 Satisfying drifting mechanics
- 🎨 Unique art style
- 🎵 Great soundtrack
Room to improve
- 🔍 Small buttons and controls
- 🔋 Battery draining
- 🐛 Progress reset issues
- 🤯 Steep learning curve
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
Absolute Drift
Reported bugs
4 issues- Crashing on launch
- Inconsistent gear shifting
- Corrupted replays
- Broken Game Center integration
Requested features
4 requests- Manual transmission option
- Customizable button sizes
- More cars and customization
- Separate leaderboards for controller and touch
In-app purchases
Torque Drift
- Bullion Package 1$2.99
- Stock RX7$2.99
- George K's 370z$3.99
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- 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
Absolute Drift
No in-app purchases
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