Torque Drift vs Drift Runner
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
Drift Runner
Experience the thrill of drifting with this simulator, featuring real-world locations and official pro cars. Customize and build your dream drift car with extensive modification options. Compete against rivals online and master advanced drifting techniques to become the ultimate champion.
- Drifting simulator with street, track, and pro events
- Build and customize drift cars with extensive modifications
- Tune engines and fine-tune suspension
- Race at real-world famous drifting locations
- Unlock and drive a wide range of JDM, Euro, and Muscle cars
- Multiplayer online drift battles
- Master advanced drifting techniques
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Introducing Drift Runner, the ultimate drifting simulator that will push your skills to the limit and have you drifting on the street, track and in pro events! In Partnership with Drift Masters, Drift Runner brings the 2024 Drift Masters season to mobile! Featuring official pro cars, tracks and tandem battle modes, do you have what it takes to become the Drift Masters? BUILD YOUR DRIFT CAR! Build and collect your favorite drift cars with in-depth modifications, turn your street car into the ultimate pro spec drift build and take on your rivals. - Customize your car with unique body parts, wide body kits, wheels, spoilers and more! - Build and tune your engine. Swap in a v8 or turbo charge your engine of choice, modify engine parts and dyno tune for maximum power. - Advanced paint system allows for thousands of color combinations - Fine tune your suspension with height, offset, camber, tilt and angle kits REAL WORLD LOCATIONS! Drift some of the most famous drifting locations around the world ranging from touge mountain runs, industrial streets, official tracks and pro tournaments. - Official Drift Masters tracks and events! - Drift the LZ Compound with Adam LZ - Win the LZ World Tour in Australia with Keep it Reet - Battle it out at the Klutch Kickers Tournament - Head to Australia and drift Luke Finks Archerfield Drift Park - Compete on a growing list of real world, official drift events! WIDE RANGE OF CARS! Unlock and customize a wide range of high-performance drift cars, each with its unique characteristics and handling. - JDM, Euro and Muscle cars, choose the perfect ride that matches your style. - Pro Drift Cars! Get behind the wheel of Pro Drifters cars and show the world your drifting skills. - Featuring Adam LZ, Luke Fink, Jason Ferron and many more to come! BECOME THE DRIFT MASTER! Master the art of drifting: Show off your skills by pulling off jaw-dropping drifts, earning points, and climbing up the leaderboards. Experiment with different drift techniques, including clutch kicks, handbrake turns, and drift chains to become the ultimate Drift Master. - Multiplayer Battles: Take the competition online and drift head-to-head against real players from around the world. - Easy to learn, challenging to master: Drift Runner offers intuitive controls that cater to both casual players and drifting enthusiasts. Start with simple controls and progress to advanced techniques as you become more skilled and confident. Are you ready to unleash your inner drift master? Download Drift Runner now and embark on an epic journey to become the ultimate drift champion. Show off your skills, dominate the leaderboards, and leave a trail of burning rubber in your wake! Join our community: Web:http://driftrunner.io/# Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RB.DriftRunner Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rb.driftrunner/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@roadburngames
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Torque Drift at 4.7 against Drift Runner's 3.4. Torque Drift also leads on ratings volume (43K vs 30) and review sentiment (83% vs 61%). On price, update cadence, ads 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
Both are free to download. Torque Drift sells 11 one-off in-app purchases and Drift Runner sells 19 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 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Torque Drift has 43K ratings behind it against 30, 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 61% of Drift Runner's.
Torque Drift ships an update every 3 weeks, Drift Runner monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Torque Drift | Drift Runner |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (43K ratings) — better | 3.4 (30 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 82.7% of reviews — better | 60.5% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 43K — better | 30 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Monthly |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #132 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3.7 GB | 2.0 GB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Haymaker Games Pty Ltd | Road Burn Pty Ltd |
Customer experience
Torque Drift
Drift Runner
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
Drift Runner
From 30 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🎨 Impressive vehicle customization options
- 🏎️ Good selection of cars and tracks
- 🎮 Engaging and challenging gameplay
- 💰 No ads (mentioned positively by some users)
- 🖼️ Detailed car models and graphics
Room to improve
- 🐛 Black screen/grey screen loading issues
- ⚙️ Poor driving physics and handling
- 🎮 Arcade-like drifting mechanics
- 💨 Excessive smoke obscuring visibility
- 🔋 Causes phone overheating
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
Drift Runner
Reported bugs
12 issues- Black screen on game load
- Grey screen on startup
- Car disappears/not visible on track
- Engine swap resulting in negative horsepower
- Engine swap functionality broken after update
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- Manual gearbox auto-shifting despite manual mode
- Car data loss after updates
- HUD position not saving
- Car falling under the map during tutorial
- Throttle response lag/unresponsive
- Handbrake physics causing complete stop
- Camera not centering on car properly
Requested features
14 requests- Controller/gamepad support
- Transmission and gear tuning options
- More cars (Holdens, Falcons, Skylines, Laurels, Japanese classics)
- Customizable button/control layout
- Livery and custom car wrap options
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- More tracks and maps (street/industrial areas)
- Supercharger modifications
- Camera position adjustments and first-person improvements
- BOV/turbo flutter customization
- Steering assist option
- Language selection options
- More events and challenges
- Roof customization options
- Slider steering assist feature
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
Drift Runner
- Archerfield$0.99
- Luke Fink's C6$0.99
- 100,000 Coins$1.99
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- Engine Tuning$1.99
- No Ads$1.99
- 10 Warehouse Spaces$1.99
- Klutch Kickers$2.99
- Lauri Heionen 180sx$2.99
- Adam LZ's S15$2.99
- Adam LZ's E36$2.99
- Keep It Reets Barra Wagon$2.99
- LZ Compound$3.99
- Engine Swaps$4.99
- 400,000 Coins$5.99
- Piotr Wiecek S15$7.99
- Adam LZ's MK5$7.99
- 1,000,000 Coins$9.99
- 50 Crowns$9.99
- 4,000,000 Coins$12.99
Questions
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