# Torque Drift vs CarX Drift Racing 3

The clearest difference is ads: CarX Drift Racing 3 at none against Torque Drift's shown. CarX Drift Racing 3 also leads on chart position (#30 vs #100). 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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Torque Drift | CarX Drift Racing 3 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (43K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/torque-drift/id1200357146/reviews) | **[4.8 (14K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/carx-drift-racing-3/id1569386864/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **43K** | 14K |
| Positive reviews | **82.7% of reviews** | 65.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #100 | **#30** |
| Size | 3.7 GB | 1.2 GB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Haymaker Games Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/6784473108) | [CarX Technologies](https://appshunter.io/developer/1179670377) |

## What reviewers say

### Torque Drift

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/torque-drift/id1200357146)

**Currently charting:** #100 Top Grossing · Racing (US App Store)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bullion Package 1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Stock RX7 | $2.99 | one-time |
| George K's 370z | $3.99 | one-time |
| Charles Ng | $4.99 | one-time |
| GUMOUT GT4586 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Bullion Package 2 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Dan Burkett Driver Car | $9.99 | one-time |
| Mad Mike RX7 | $13.99 | one-time |
| Bullion Package 3 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Bullion Package 4 | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/carx-drift-racing-3/id1569386864)

**Currently charting:** #30 Top Grossing · Racing, #73 Top Free · Racing (US App Store)

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:** Game Controller support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| CarX Premium. 7 days | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| CarX Premium. 30 days | $6.49 | per month |
| Small set | $2.99 | one-time |
| Start Strong Offer 2 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Drift Pass Premium | $4.99 | one-time |
| Gold Pack. Average set | $7.49 | one-time |
| Drift Pass Premium plus Tiers | $9.99 | one-time |
| Event Pass Premium plus Tiers | $9.99 | one-time |
| Gold Pack. Big set | $12.99 | one-time |
| Gold Pack. Huge set | $25.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 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

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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


## Frequently asked 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 #100 in the App Store charts, and CarX Drift Racing 3 at #30. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*