Comparison

Torque Drift vs CarX Drift Racing 3

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 Drift Racing 3

Experience the thrill of drift racing with a vast collection of customizable cars and iconic tracks. Compete in historical campaigns, tandem races, and championships, while managing car damage and building your reputation with fans and sponsors.

Highlights
  • Historical drift campaigns
  • Extensive car customization
  • Realistic damage system
  • Iconic real-world tracks
  • Sponsorships and fan system
  • Tandem race configuration editor
Features
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Welcome to the world of drift, now in your pocket! CarX Drift Racing 3 is the long-awaited sequel in the legendary game series from developer CarX Technologies. Assemble your very own unique drift car from scratch and compete in tandem races with players all over the world! ATTENTION! This game can occupy you for hours. Don’t forget to take breaks every 40 minutes! HISTORICAL CAMPAIGN Immerse yourself in the world of drift culture with five unique campaigns that trace the history of drift racing from its inception in the 80s to the present day. REFINED CARS Your garage will become a real museum of iconic cars! More than 80 parts per car are available for customization and upgrades, and the engines will help unleash the full power of your vehicle. DAMAGE SYSTEM Pay attention to the condition of your car! The unique damage system allows breaking and tearing off body parts to reflect real changes in vehicle performance. ICONIC TRACKS Compete on world-famous tracks such as: Ebisu, Nürburgring, ADM Raceway, Dominion Raceway, and others. FANS AND SPONSORS Become a celebrity in the world of drift by fulfilling sponsorship contracts and building your reputation. The Fans system will help you expand your popularity and gain access to new tracks and rewards. TOP 32 CHAMPIONSHIPS Test your driving skills in single-player TOP 32 mode, competing with artificial intelligence that will adapt to your every action. CONFIGURATION EDITOR Create the configuration of your dreams! Choose a track and adjust your configuration for tandem races by editing the markings, placing opponents, and adding obstacles and fences. Terms of use: https://carx-online.com/en/carx-technologies-eula Privacy policy: https://carx-online.com/en/carx-technologies-privacy-policy

Screenshots

Torque Drift4 screens
CarX Drift Racing 34 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: CarX Drift Racing 3 at none against Torque Drift's shown. Torque Drift's advantage is review sentiment (83% vs 65%) and ratings volume (43K vs 14K). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases 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 10 one-off in-app purchases and CarX Drift Racing 3 sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. 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 Drift Racing 3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 43K and 14K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 83% of Torque Drift's written reviews are positive against 65% of CarX Drift Racing 3's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 9, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Torque Drift versus CarX Drift Racing 3: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTorque DriftCarX Drift Racing 3
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (43K ratings)4.8 (14K ratings) — better
Positive reviews82.7% of reviews — better65.2% of reviews
Number of ratings43K — better14K
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#95#33 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size3.7 GB1.2 GB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHaymaker Games Pty LtdCarX Technologies

Customer experience

Torque Drift

All ratings43,340 ratings
Positive92.0%
Neutral3.5%
Negative4.5%
Written reviews2,519 reviews
Positive82.7%
Neutral6.2%
Negative11.1%

CarX Drift Racing 3

All ratings14,048 ratings
Positive96.2%
Neutral1.2%
Negative2.7%
Written reviews1,831 reviews
Positive65.2%
Neutral12.2%
Negative22.6%

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 Drift Racing 3

From 14K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fantastic gameplay and physics
  • 👍 Great graphics and visuals
  • 🔥 Engaging campaign mode with historical drifting content
  • 🧠 Intelligent AI for tandem drifting
  • 🔧 Extensive customization and tuning options

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Inconsistent damage modeling (e.g. bumper damage but no chassis deformation)
  • 🔧 Difficult to obtain desired parts and upgrades
  • ⏱️ Long wait times for repairs and customization
  • 💰 Progression feels grindy and monetization-focused
  • 🔍 Limited car selection compared to previous titles

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 Drift Racing 3

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Occasional lag and frame rate drops
  • Audio issues with sound muting after leaving the home screen
  • Inconsistent track limits and disqualification penalties
  • Difficulty with counter-steering and maintaining drift angles

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add option to disable 'rev when on handbrake' feature
  • Implement a more balanced scoring system for tandem drifting
  • Introduce a parts marketplace or ability to sell unwanted parts
  • Add more unique car models and engine swap options
  • Implement an offline mode for the campaign

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Torque Drift

One-time10
  • Bullion Package 1$2.99
  • Stock RX7$2.99
  • George K's 370z$3.99
Show 7 more
  • Charles Ng$4.99
  • GUMOUT GT4586$4.99
  • Bullion Package 2$7.99
  • Dan Burkett Driver Car$9.99
  • Mad Mike RX7$13.99
  • Bullion Package 3$14.99
  • Bullion Package 4$24.99
10 purchases

CarX Drift Racing 3

Subscriptions2
  • CarX Premium. 7 days$2.997 Days
  • CarX Premium. 30 days$6.491 Month
One-time8
  • Small set$2.99
  • Start Strong Offer 2$2.99
  • Drift Pass Premium$4.99
Show 5 more
  • Gold Pack. Average set$7.49
  • Drift Pass Premium plus Tiers$9.99
  • Event Pass Premium plus Tiers$9.99
  • Gold Pack. Big set$12.99
  • Gold Pack. Huge set$25.99

Questions

Is Torque Drift free?
Torque Drift is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CarX Drift Racing 3 free?
CarX Drift Racing 3 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Torque Drift or CarX Drift Racing 3?
CarX Drift Racing 3 is rated higher. Torque Drift averages 4.7 out of 5 from 43K ratings, while CarX Drift Racing 3 averages 4.8 from 14K ratings.
Do Torque Drift or CarX Drift Racing 3 have ads?
Torque Drift shows ads; CarX Drift Racing 3 does not.
Which is updated more often, Torque Drift or CarX Drift Racing 3?
Torque Drift ships an update every 3 weeks, and CarX Drift Racing 3 every 3 weeks. Most recently, Torque Drift was updated on November 9, 2026 and CarX Drift Racing 3 on November 9, 2026.
Which is more popular, Torque Drift or CarX Drift Racing 3?
Torque Drift currently peaks at #95 in the App Store charts, and CarX Drift Racing 3 at #33. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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