Comparison

Touchgrind BMX vs Torque Burnout

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Touchgrind BMX

Perform spectacular BMX tricks in stunning 3D environments worldwide. Master realistic physics and unlock new bikes and locations by completing challenges and earning medals. Share your best runs with friends via YouTube and Facebook.

Highlights
  • Perform spectacular BMX tricks
  • Realistic 3D graphics and physics
  • Unlockable bikes and locations
  • Medal and challenge system
  • Record and replay runs
  • Create and export replay videos
Features
Currently charting
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- Chosen by Apple as one of the three best iPhone games of 2011 - Awarded Best Sports Game at the International Mobile Gaming Awards 2012 --------------------------------------------------- Become a BMX pro and perform spectacular tricks in breathtaking locations all over the world. Your skill and imagination are the only limits to the tricks you can pull off! Impress your friends by uploading your best runs to YouTube and Facebook. We took everything that made Touchgrind into an App Store classic to the extreme and created Touchgrind BMX. At Illusion Labs we only release games that we are extremely proud of. We feel that BMX is the pinnacle of our productions to date! Stunning 3D graphics, amazing physics and realistic sound. Collect medals and complete challenges to unlock many different bikes and locations. Watch replays, generate videos, export to your computer or upload to YouTube and show all your friends on Facebook, by just a few clicks. FEATURES - True physics - The same revolutionary controls as seen in the original skateboarding game Touchgrind - Many unlockable bikes and locations - Earn medals and complete challenges at every location - Record and replay your runs - Create replay videos and show the world

About

Torque Burnout

Experience an over-the-top driving game focused on spectacular donuts and drifts. Evolve your ride, push it to its limits, and become the ultimate burnout champion with realistic smoke and tire effects.

Highlights
  • Realistic burnout simulation
  • Gorgeous smoke and bursting tires
  • Variety of cars with unique handling
  • Car customization
  • Thundering engine sounds
  • 3D Touch driving controls
Features
Currently charting
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Torque Burnout is an unashamedly over the top 'driving' game which combines the best parts of every racing game! Grip the wheel, put your foot to the floor and drive, completing donuts and drifts like a champion. Evolve your ride and push it to it's limits, rally the crowd into a frenzy and then push it some more to reign supreme as the BURNOUT KING! Features: - Realistic burnout simulation complete with gorgeous smoke, bursting tires and flaming engines! - A wide variety of cars each with unique handling and customization. - Thundering engine sounds that will send chills down your spine. - 3D Touch driving controls on supported devices. Coming Soon: - More cars and engines. - More challenges. Notes: - iPhone 5, iPad 3, iPad Mini 2, iPod Touch 6th Generation or newer device is required to play. - A network connection is recommended but not required to play. - Torque Burnout is free to play. In game credits can be purchased using real money via in-app purchases. Any problems? Any questions? Any suggestions? We'd love to hear from you! FACEBOOK: http://www.facebook.com/torqueburnout TWITTER: http://twitter.com/leagueofmonkeys YOUTUBE: http://youtube.com/theleagueofmonkeys HOMEPAGE: http://leagueofmonkeys.com FAQ: http://leagueofmonkeys.com/support/torqueburnout

Screenshots

Touchgrind BMX4 screens
Torque Burnout4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Touchgrind BMX at none against Torque Burnout's shown. Touchgrind BMX also leads on review sentiment (73% vs 53%) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 12.0). Torque Burnout's advantage is rating (4.2 vs 3.8) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 6 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and chart position 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. Touchgrind BMX sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Torque Burnout sells 12 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Torque Burnout holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Torque Burnout has 3.5K ratings behind it against 683, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 73% of Touchgrind BMX's written reviews are positive against 53% of Torque Burnout's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Touchgrind BMX ships an update every 6 months, Torque Burnout every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Touchgrind BMX versus Torque Burnout: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTouchgrind BMXTorque Burnout
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (683 ratings)4.2 (3.5K ratings) — better
Positive reviews73.2% of reviews — better52.8% of reviews
Number of ratings6833.5K — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#141#128 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS10.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size217 MB1.7 GB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIllusion LabsHaymaker Games Pty Ltd

Customer experience

Touchgrind BMX

All ratings683 ratings
Positive67.5%
Neutral7.9%
Negative24.6%
Written reviews902 reviews
Positive73.2%
Neutral8.9%
Negative18.0%

Torque Burnout

All ratings3,482 ratings
Positive78.4%
Neutral5.4%
Negative16.2%
Written reviews511 reviews
Positive52.8%
Neutral11.9%
Negative35.2%

User reviews

Touchgrind BMX

From 683 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Great game
  • 🚀 Nostalgic
  • 🚀 Fun and addictive
  • 👍 Good graphics and controls
  • 👍 Challenging

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Glitchy and unresponsive controls
  • 🔒 Too many in-app purchases
  • 🔒 Only one free level
  • 🔒 Expensive for the content provided
  • 🔒 Difficult challenges

Torque Burnout

From 3.5K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Great graphics
  • 👍 Fun gameplay
  • 🚗 Realistic car physics
  • 💯 Best burnout game

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes
  • 🔋 Battery draining
  • 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
  • 🤯 Progress loss issues

Bugs and requests

Touchgrind BMX

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Crashes and freezes
  • Perspective changes causing issues
  • Difficulty with completing challenges
  • Multiplier resets on crashes

Requested features

6 requests
  • Free roam mode
  • More levels and bikes
  • Scooter game mode
  • Ability to land backwards
  • Customization options
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  • Skatepark mode

Torque Burnout

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Game not loading
  • Handbrake not registering
  • Upgrade issues
  • Multiplayer problems

Requested features

5 requests
  • More customization options
  • Drag racing mode
  • Free roam mode
  • Controller support
  • More car variety

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Touchgrind BMX

One-time1
  • Get full game$6.99
12 purchases

Torque Burnout

One-time12
  • Stack of Credits$0.99
  • Starter Pack$0.99
  • Bunch of Tickets$0.99
Show 9 more
  • Mechanic$3.99
  • Stacks of Credits$4.99
  • S1CKO (Car)$5.99
  • KILLAB (Car)$5.99
  • BLNLUX (Car)$5.99
  • UNICORN (Car)$5.99
  • Brad DeBerti Drift Truck (Car)$5.99
  • AGROXA (Car)$5.99
  • Briefcase of Credits$14.99

Questions

Is Touchgrind BMX free?
Touchgrind BMX is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Torque Burnout free?
Torque Burnout is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Touchgrind BMX or Torque Burnout?
Torque Burnout is rated higher. Touchgrind BMX averages 3.8 out of 5 from 683 ratings, while Torque Burnout averages 4.2 from 3.5K ratings.
Do Touchgrind BMX or Torque Burnout have ads?
Torque Burnout shows ads; Touchgrind BMX does not.
Which is updated more often, Touchgrind BMX or Torque Burnout?
Touchgrind BMX ships an update every 6 months, and Torque Burnout every 6 weeks. Most recently, Touchgrind BMX was updated on October 17, 2026 and Torque Burnout on October 15, 2026.
Which is more popular, Touchgrind BMX or Torque Burnout?
Touchgrind BMX currently peaks at #141 in the App Store charts, and Torque Burnout at #128. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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