# Torque Drift vs Drift King

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Torque Drift at 43K against Drift King's 567. Torque Drift also leads on chart position (#137 vs unranked). Drift King's advantage is rating (4.9 vs 4.7) and review sentiment (94% vs 83%). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Torque Drift sells 11 one-off in-app purchases and Drift King sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Drift King holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Torque Drift has 43K ratings behind it against 567, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of Torque Drift's written reviews are positive against 94% of Drift King's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Torque Drift | Drift King |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (43K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/torque-drift/id1200357146/reviews) | **[4.9 (567 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drift-king/id1602726660/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **43K** | 567 |
| Positive reviews | 82.7% of reviews | **93.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#137** | — |
| Size | 3.7 GB | 487 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Haymaker Games Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/6784473108) | [Rocket Fuel Games LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1204974338) |

## What reviewers say

### Torque Drift

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

**Currently charting:** #137 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 (11)**

| 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 |
| Adam LZ Starter Pack | $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


### Drift King

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drift-king/id1602726660)

Experience intense drifting action with waves of enemies. Unlock and customize cars, upgrade turrets, and collect coins to conquer challenges. Discover hidden vehicles and climb the leaderboards in this high-speed survival game.

**Highlights:** Unlock new cars, Customize vehicles, Upgrade turrets, Destroy enemies, Collect coins, Find secret cars

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun game
- 🚀 Great graphics
- 🤩 Awesome secret cars
- 💯 Best mobile drift game

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and crashes
- 🕹️ Clunky steering controls
- 🔍 Missing some popular car models

**Reported bugs**

- Cars disappearing during gameplay
- Drift smoke obscuring visibility
- Unlocked secret cars not persisting

**Requested features**

- Online multiplayer mode
- More car customization options
- Ability to replay past levels


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Torque Drift free?

Torque Drift is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Drift King free?

Drift King is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Torque Drift or Drift King?

Drift King is rated higher. Torque Drift averages 4.7 out of 5 from 43K ratings, while Drift King averages 4.9 from 567 ratings.

### Do Torque Drift or Drift King have ads?

Both Torque Drift and Drift King show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Torque Drift or Drift King?

Torque Drift ships an update every 3 weeks, and Drift King every 3 weeks. Most recently, Torque Drift was updated on October 18, 2026 and Drift King on October 11, 2026.

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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.*