# Torque Drift vs Apex Racing

The clearest difference is rating: Torque Drift at 4.7 against Apex Racing's 4.1. Torque Drift also leads on ratings volume (43K vs 71) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, review sentiment, 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 Apex Racing sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Torque Drift holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Torque Drift has 43K ratings behind it against 71, 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 75% of Apex Racing's.

Torque Drift ships an update every 3 weeks, Apex Racing every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Torque Drift | Apex Racing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (43K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/torque-drift/id1200357146/reviews)** | [4.1 (71 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/apex-racing/id1611957727/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **43K** | 71 |
| Positive reviews | **82.7% of reviews** | 74.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#152** | #175 |
| Size | 3.7 GB | 1.8 GB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Haymaker Games Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/6784473108) | [Aldis Butlers](https://appshunter.io/developer/1611957729) |

## What reviewers say

### Torque Drift

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

**Currently charting:** #152 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


### Apex Racing

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/apex-racing/id1611957727)

**Currently charting:** #175 Top Grossing · Racing (US App Store)

Experience realistic racing with online multiplayer, time attack, and drift challenges. Tune your vehicles with customizable parts and performance upgrades. Compete on real-world tracks and climb global leaderboards.

**Highlights:** Online multiplayer racing, Time attack and drift challenges, Real-world track recreation, Vehicle customization and tuning, Global leaderboards, In-game chat system

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Purchase tokens | $2.99 | one-time |
| Small package | $2.99 | one-time |
| +100 tickets | $6.99 | one-time |
| Vehicle purchase | $6.99 | one-time |
| Vehicle purchase | $7.99 | one-time |
| Big package | $9.99 | one-time |
| Vehicle purchase | $9.99 | one-time |
| Purchase tokens | $28.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 🚀 Great graphics
- 🚀 Realistic car sounds
- 👍 Customization options
- 👍 Good selection of cars

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Autobahn map crashes
- 🐛 Inconsistent steering and handling
- 🐛 Difficult to earn in-game currency
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs

**Reported bugs**

- Autobahn map crashes
- Inability to create accounts
- Frequent app crashes

**Requested features**

- First person view
- More maps and weather conditions
- Improved traffic and AI
- More car customization options
- Controller support


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Torque Drift free?

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

### Is Apex Racing free?

Apex Racing is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Torque Drift or Apex Racing?

Torque Drift is rated higher. Torque Drift averages 4.7 out of 5 from 43K ratings, while Apex Racing averages 4.1 from 71 ratings.

### Do Torque Drift or Apex Racing have ads?

Both Torque Drift and Apex Racing show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Torque Drift or Apex Racing?

Torque Drift ships an update every 3 weeks, and Apex Racing every 2 months. Most recently, Torque Drift was updated on October 20, 2026 and Apex Racing on October 18, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Torque Drift or Apex Racing?

Torque Drift currently peaks at #152 in the App Store charts, and Apex Racing at #175. 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.*